Johan Bornman Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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.
epoh Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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 ?
Minion Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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.
Jules Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 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?
Danger Dassie Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 I'm sure the reference to helicopter tape is in regard to blade tape. Jules. pleasure... and thanks for the heads up
Spinnekop Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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........
Mielies Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Eish, Cleaned my frame last night but did not notice anything, maybe I must go take a closer look...
Johan Bornman Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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
Willehond Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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.
epoh Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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.
Barend de Arend Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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...
Jules Posted January 26, 2010 Author Posted January 26, 2010 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
crashtestdummy Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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 ?
Willehond Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 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!
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