Johan Bornman Posted January 26, 2010 Share Jaaaa. I warned you okes but you don't listen. You ask the wrong questions when choosing bike components. Don't ask "how much does it weigh?" but rather ask "how strong is it?". Jules, I don't think that little spot is the end of the world. Touch it up with some clear lacquer or nail polish or, cover it with tape and be done with it. What the hell is helicopter tape? I am sure I need some, soon as I can figure out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted January 26, 2010 Share Thanks DD PS: don't use the "S-word" around epoh' date=' it's like a red flag to a bull [/quote'] I thought my day could not get any worse... btw. where do you buy 3M tape, an adult store ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted January 26, 2010 Share Surely, if the layers of carbon have only been abraded, rather than cracked, it would be possible to repair it by glueing a carbon 'patch' over the damage? A while back someone mentioned that Macarbi Racing Shells can do carbon bike frame repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minion Posted January 26, 2010 Share Helicopter tape? Where can you get it in JHB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted January 26, 2010 Share Jaaaa. I warned you okes but you don't listen. You ask the wrong questions when choosing bike components. Don't ask "how much does it weigh?" but rather ask "how strong is it?". ? Jules' date=' I don't think that little spot is the end of the world. Touch it up with some clear lacquer or nail polish or, cover it with tape and be done with it. ? What the hell is helicopter tape? I am sure I need some, soon as I can figure out what it is. ? ?[/quote'] I'll disappoint you by ignoring your first statement JB, I may be over-reacting but I'm just not comfortable touching it up. I'm convinced it's weakened the down tube. Perhaps I could bring the frame over for a 2nd opinion when I collect my Electron? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted January 26, 2010 Share I'm sure the reference to helicopter tape is in regard to blade tape. Jules. pleasure... and thanks for the heads up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted January 26, 2010 Share Your bottle?[/Quote] The thought did occur to me but when I was trying to re-create the damage last night it seemed improbable. Mud Dee' date=' have you seen bottles do this to carbon frames before? [/quote'] Spesialized cages? Did it to my frame as well........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mielies Posted January 26, 2010 Share Eish, Cleaned my frame last night but did not notice anything, maybe I must go take a closer look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johan Bornman Posted January 26, 2010 Share Ok then, what is blade tape? Does the question give away the fact that I don't own a helicopter? Edit: Just noticed Edman's link. Johan Bornman2010-01-26 03:56:32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted January 26, 2010 Share Get Tacx Tao bottle cages. They are light, have a big lip and holds the bottle properly without rattling and you an get them in carbon (or light and good looking alu too!). Plus hey are made with function and strength in mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2010 Share Get Tacx Tao bottle cages.? They are light' date=' have a big lip and holds the bottle properly without rattling and you an get them in carbon (or light and good looking alu too!).? Plus hey are made with function and strength in mind [/quote'] The majority of SA bottle are the so called "Hollard" bottles. They are a bit narrower then decent bottles and they do rattle in the Tao cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoh Posted January 26, 2010 Share Your bottle?[/Quote] The thought did occur to me but when I was trying to re-create the damage last night it seemed improbable. Mud Dee' date=' have you seen bottles do this to carbon frames before? [/quote'] Spesialized cages? Did it to my frame as well........ Die cages op my fiets is Specialized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barend de Arend Posted January 26, 2010 Share Thanks Barend. Seems fairly conclusive that it's the bottles. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure my damage - and epoh's - is more than just the paint. It looks like at least two layers of carbon have been rubbed away Yeah, but your carbon already has two holes that size in that tube: for bottle cages This is just a third one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted January 26, 2010 Share Thanks Barend. Seems fairly conclusive that it's the bottles. Unfortunately I'm pretty sure my damage - and epoh's - is more than just the paint. It looks like at least two layers of carbon have been rubbed away Yeah' date=' but your carbon already has two holes that size in that tube: for bottle cages This is just a third one...[/quote'] Good point, and the Darwin-award contenders will also note that the bike is slightly lighter now too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashtestdummy Posted January 26, 2010 Share I've noticed similar marks on the underside of the down tube on my mtb, conclusion was that it was caused by the clamp on my bikerack ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willehond Posted January 26, 2010 Share Get Tacx Tao bottle cages. They are light' date=' have a big lip and holds the bottle properly without rattling and you an get them in carbon (or light and good looking alu too!). Plus hey are made with function and strength in mind [/quote'] The majority of SA bottle are the so called "Hollard" bottles. They are a bit narrower then decent bottles and they do rattle in the Tao cages. Oh sorry. That explains why I can almost only buy Tacx bottles here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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