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How to judge grade of carbon frame?
Last weekend, a friend told me about a local bicycle shop(Metro Cycles) selling a Carbon Cycle of Hamilton brand. This brand is sort of known in India but only for cheap bicycles. Later I figured out ...
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Is there any reason for the rear frame and bottom bracket to be asymmetric?
I just received a new non-brand carbon frame and immediately noticed that the bottom bracket looks to stick out significantly more to one side than the other, and the rear bottom forks also seem to be ...
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Time trial carbon frame scratches. Should I concern?
While cleaning my time trial bike I've noticed many scratches in the frame. See pictures below.
My tire pressure is usually around 100 psi, depending on the weather conditions or circuit. My wheels ...
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Paint scratch or carbon crack?
I might just be overly paranoid, but does the line in the image (to the left of the glare) look like a paint scratch or could it be a sign of a spreading crack?
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Is it cheaper to mass produce a carbon frame than an aluminium frame?
I've heard this comment but I have not found any information about it. Is it true?
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Is it worth buying carbon fiber road bike for short commutes?
I'm planning to use a bike for rather short commutes (max half an hour), will the carbon fiber be noticeably more comfortable than aluminium one?
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Can I upgrade my XC bike with a full-suspension, carbon fiber MTB frame?
I want to have a full-suspension bike, but since I already have a XC bike with very light, high-end components, I thought it might be cheaper to buy a new frame that supports rear suspension, buy a ...
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carbon frame chipped
today while I was riding I lost control of my bike; it was nothing serious, I even fell "standing", but my bike fell on a rock and the carbon frame was chipped.
Should I worry about the damage?
I ...
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How to check carbon frame for cracks
Yesterday, a little boy hit my carbon framed road bike with his little bike while I was already standing. He was not very fast, the normal 'little-boy-dreaming-on-his-bike'-speed. So, nobody got hurt, ...
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carbon seat post to carbon seat tube - necessary to loosen periodically to prevent seizing in place?
I recently (about 4 months ago) purchased a bike with a carbon frame (i.e. carbon seat tube) and a carbon seat post. I've read some nightmare stories about having to replace an entire carbon frame in ...
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How do different frame materials affect the handling of a bike?
I can appreciate that some materials are lighter than others and some have more flex than others, but overall, how do different frame materials affect handling of the bike?
Assuming the same geometry ...
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Carbon Frame Ding
Today I had my Tarmac propped up against a rock wall and it slid down, scratching the paint/frame on the seat stay. I'm pretty new to carbon frames, and have heard they are relatively sturdy, but ...
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Is it safe to use aluminium seatpost adapter (27.2mm to 31.6mm) for a carbon frame?
I have Cane Creek Thudbuster Seastpost (aluminium) 27.2mm x 400mm which i want to use for a bike with a carbon frame (31.6mm seat-tube).
I'm thinking about getting a seatpost adapter/shim from 27.2mm ...
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Frame Or Paint Crack (Cannondale Super Six Carbon)
I am about to pull the trigger on a used 2012 Cannondale SuperSix bike. This would be my first bike and I'm very excited. However I am a bit concerned about some cracks. Seller claims paint is ...
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Denied warranty claim on carbon bike due to impact?
I saw a little crack on the bottom section top tube of bike which is a kestrel talon. I took it the bike shop to see if it was covered under warranty. I have fallen once or twice from the bike but I ...
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