wrinkles in carbon fiber parts??? - sloppy cosmetic or structural integrity danger?
09-21-10, 10:49 AM
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wrinkles in carbon fiber parts??? - sloppy cosmetic or structural integrity danger?
I have noticed swirvy lines which look like "wrinkles" on/in some carbon fiber parts. I see one one my frame, one on a friends bike and I saw two in carbor fiber handlebar this morning in a shop. Are these just cosmetic or is their danger with these?
I have search in BF and online and did not find anything.....
I have search in BF and online and did not find anything.....
09-21-10, 08:10 PM
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Poor layup is a cause of failure in carbon parts....the wrinkle might just be strictly cosmetic....but no way in heck would I buy or use carbon bars or fork with such a issue...I've seen carbon forks fail under heavy braking loads...
09-21-10, 08:22 PM
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mostly liking cosmetic. but you can't tell what underlying issue is if there is one. I would only buy clean layed carbon parts
