Originally Posted by
cascade168
I totally disagree. The amount of flex in any CF component is based on the lay up of the CF, which is based on the design of the component. As in the example I stated previously, the chainstays of the Cannondale Scalpel are intentionally designed to be a dynamic part of the rear suspension, and the CF is laid up, as such.
Yes, it's very strong and yes, it CAN be designed and laid up to be extremely stiff, but it can also be designed to be very flexy, as in the Scalpel.
Correct.
Change that think out pgoat. As the rest of the posters have said, cf doesn't bend so it's the aluminum. (If it is bent) This will only cause worse things to happen if not changed out and you do not bend aluminum back into place.