Is it bad? Carbon Frame Damage

[zooks]

Devo Guys!!

Had a little fall today and just my luck a rock was sticking out and has damaged the rear triangle brake calliper side just below it (see pics)

Is it bad (I feel like it is)? Should I be concerned? What do I do?

 

[kten]

Devo Guys!!

Had a little fall today and just my luck a rock was sticking out and has damaged the rear triangle brake calliper side just below it (see pics)

Is it bad (I feel like it is)? Should I be concerned? What do I do?

That's shit mate. You all good?

So hard to tell from a pic of carbon damage but don't stress too much as carbon is very easily repaired. Let your fingers do the googling and I'm sure someone close by will be able to repair and paint.

 

[beeb]

Hope you're okay @zooks. Assuming this is on your Carbonda, it might be worth contacting them and asking for a price on a crash replacement rear triangle and comparing that to prices to repair locally. Does look like there could be some fractures in the carbon which wouldn't be good, but like @kten says it's always hard to judge from a picture.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Hard to tell from the pic, but looks more cosmetic than structural. +1 to the above, it's easily repairable; get your Hambo on & search for a fixer-upper in your area.

 

[zooks]

Im all good boys, thank you!

I do feel like there is a very little hair line fracture/crack. Good idea @beeb will see what Carbonda come back with.

Youtube'ing now on repair videos

 

[bear the bear]

Devo Guys!!

Had a little fall today and just my luck a rock was sticking out and has damaged the rear triangle brake calliper side just below it (see pics)

Is it bad (I feel like it is)? Should I be concerned? What do I do?

Have you tried the tap test?
As noted, it maybe cheaper to replace than repair given the brand.

 

[zooks]

Have you tried the tap test?

Just done tap test, sound is muted

 

[Haakon]

Its severed fibres in the top layer at least, so it is compromised id say. How much and how critically is another question! I'd be looking at repairing or replacing rather than just sending it.

 

[Flow-Rider]

I'd give it a light sand and see what it looks like, give it a couple of taps and see how thin the carbon is there.

 

[Ackland]

Given the location and the stresses that are imparted by the rear axle and hard braking, I'd say even a repairer would be inclined to tell you to bin it

 

[kten]

Given the location and the stresses that are imparted by the rear axle and hard braking, I'd say even a repairer would be inclined to tell you to bin it

Solid disagree.

Very rarely is a carbon bicycle frame not repairable.

 

[rockmoose]

Given the location and the stresses that are imparted by the rear axle and hard braking, I'd say even a repairer would be inclined to tell you to bin it

I'm not Neil, but I think Neil would disagree with you.

I will also add that I am yet to see or hear of any failures with Neil's repairs.

 

[The Duckmeister]

Given the location and the stresses that are imparted by the rear axle and hard braking, I'd say even a repairer would be inclined to tell you to bin it

Quite the contrary, given the location and the stresses involved, that will be a very strong part of the frame and almost certainly repairable.

 

[zooks]

Have ordered one of these kits

Hopefully get it sometime next week and will give it a good go.

 

[zooks]

Assuming this is on your Carbonda, it might be worth contacting them and asking for a price on a crash replacement rear triangle

Rear triangle : $ 390 usd

Shipping :
HKUPS : $ 125 ( 7-14 days）
guangzhou EMS : $ 60 （ 1-2 month ）

 

[bear the bear]

Rear triangle : $ 390 usd

Shipping :
HKUPS : $ 125 ( 7-14 days）
guangzhou EMS : $ 60 （ 1-2 month ）

That's about what it cost me for my last repair (including painting)

 

[zooks]

GOOD news lads!

Sanded, applied 4 strips of carbon fibre squares (probs overkill), sanded again and spray painted

Repair has passed the "coin tapping" test Not the neatest job but right now not really worried.

Will take it out tomorrow arvo for a thrashing

 

[pink poodle]

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