rockrider Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 Is it possible to repair ones verrrry expensive carbon deep section tubbies after hitting a pothole and slighly damaging them?! Or is it all overs?!
Johan Bornman Posted March 17, 2009 Posted March 17, 2009 OK, let me try more tactfully. Your nice faithful fast, beautiful, deep section, smooth as butter, aerodynamic wheel is slowly slipping away. It's passing however will not be in vain. It has trapped 100 grams of carbon that will be removed from the atmosphere forever and we'll be grateful for ever more. RIP carbon rim. I don't understand why the OP doesn't just get a new rim and perform a rim transplant.
rockrider Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 Yes carbon fibre rims are a bit fragile for SAs roads. Lesson learnt.
rockrider Posted March 18, 2009 Author Posted March 18, 2009 OK' date=' let me try more tactfully. ? Your nice faithful fast, beautiful, deep section, smooth as butter, aerodynamic wheel is slowly slipping away. It's passing however will not be in vain. It has trapped 100 grams of carbon that will be removed from the atmosphere forever and we'll be grateful for ever more. RIP carbon rim. ? I don't understand why the OP doesn't just get a new rim and perform a rim transplant. ? ? ? ?[/quote'] Can't do a rims transplant. They are interated 3 spokes. It's all carbon. Thanks for your wonderful input...
shifter Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 Phone Steve Oberholzer 0832293258 if it is not to bad, he should be able to help you...
Johan Bornman Posted March 18, 2009 Posted March 18, 2009 OK' date=' let me try more tactfully. Your nice faithful fast, beautiful, deep section, smooth as butter, aerodynamic wheel is slowly slipping away. It's passing however will not be in vain. It has trapped 100 grams of carbon that will be removed from the atmosphere forever and we'll be grateful for ever more. RIP carbon rim. I don't understand why the OP doesn't just get a new rim and perform a rim transplant. [/quote'] Can't do a rims transplant. They are interated 3 spokes. It's all carbon. Thanks for your wonderful input... I feel your pain. Some years ago I had a carbon squash racquet repaired. One of the sports shops sent it away to someoneone who did an admirable job of fixing it. It was a bit blobbish and ugly, but worked for a long time - until I got unfit enough to no longer use the racquet. I wonder if there isn't someone out there who has some experience with resin and epoxy that could do an acceptable job on these damaged wheels. I'd say if one of your tri-spokes broke, don't try it, but a bit of squashed tyre bed is structurally no big deal. Post some photos. Something will pop up.
customworks Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 We are doing successsfull carbon frame and wheel repairs for many years.The most extreme was a bike that came in 4 lose pieces 4 years ago.We fixed it , the bike gained about 120gr and the guy is still doing triathlons with it.Carbon rim repairs are structurally no problem, but deep damages can cause imbalance of the wheel.
customworks Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 We are doing successsfull carbon frame and wheel repairs for many years.The most extreme was a bike that came in 4 lose piecec 4 years ago.We fixed it , the bike gained about 120gr and the guy is still doing triathlons with it.Carbon rim repairs are structurally no problem, but deep damages can cause imbalance of the wheel.
davidtinker Posted April 10, 2010 Posted April 10, 2010 Can anyone fix this? The carbon surface on one of my Corima Tubbies has delaminated a bit. The wheel is fine (true, not cracked) but it doesn't look cool and I would like to sell the set. Cheers David
customworks Posted April 12, 2010 Posted April 12, 2010 Hi I am sure we can fix it for you.As long as the wheel is only cracked it will be like new.If chunks are missing, there is a chance that the wheel will get imballance. www.customworks.co.za
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