mark ellis Posted July 21, 2010 Share I am taking delivery of my first "plastic" mtb on Friday/Saturday. What are the do's and dont's of owning a carbon bike? Any special cleaning instructions? Transport? read a while back about people saying dont use the normal hanger racks to transport carbon bikes? Will be insuring for full amount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudsimus Posted July 21, 2010 Share What are the do's and dont's of owning a carbon mtb bike? Dont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted July 21, 2010 Share Get some clear vinyl and cover the bottom of the down tube. The constant spray of sand and stones will destroy the smooth surface very quickly. Apparently you should not wrap the chainstay with an old tube. It does something to the paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purnjap Posted July 21, 2010 Share I have been using hanging rack with carbon frame, no problem (there is a thread here that explains why).One thing to watch out for: the cable holder/ bracket is vulnerable, especially when you place your bike on and take it off the Thule. A chain protector would also be advisable. ENjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark ellis Posted July 21, 2010 Share Get some clear vinyl and cover the bottom of the down tube. The constant spray of sand and stones will destroy the smooth surface very quickly. Apparently you should not wrap the chainstay with an old tube. It does something to the paint. oh yes. good thinking, like that clear 3M stuff? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted July 21, 2010 Share if you dont ride it often the carbon becomes brittle and can snap like a toothpick without warning... really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dts29 Posted July 21, 2010 Share if you dont ride it often the carbon becomes brittle and can snap like a toothpick without warning... really If im not misreading the sarcasm here I would love to know the scientific reason this happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted July 21, 2010 Share it's because your bike gets jealous and resents you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted July 21, 2010 Share If im not misreading the sarcasm here I would love to know the scientific reason this happens. im just being stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry King Posted July 21, 2010 Share Hi Mark, what bike are you getting? Be very carefull to check your handle bar and brake lever clearance over your toptube for when you have a crash, I shredded the top tube of a brand new Gt zaskar team in this manner, punched a hole the size of a 10c piece. Also be carefull to make sure there is a warenty, since there is a good chance you will crack it at sometime (i have broken every carbon bike i have owned) Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark ellis Posted July 21, 2010 Share im just being stupid NO NO!! you cant take it back now!! I already showed the boss and organised extra riding time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dts29 Posted July 21, 2010 Share im just being stupid Dammit, I was going to use this as my defense for training 6hrs on the weekend. Not wanting my fibers to relax and so on Maybe ill still try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mellow Posted July 21, 2010 Share Dammit, I was going to use this as my defense for training 6hrs on the weekend. Not wanting my fibers to relax and so on Maybe ill still try it! ... find woman tend to believe me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bontie Posted July 21, 2010 Share Do's and don't s you want... Do: Pay your insurance premiums Race hard Stick some sort of protection on the downtube and around the BB (that plastic stuff bikers stick on their fuel tanks works well) Don't : Listen to people who says you should ride a metal bike. I just got an insurance payout for my '06 Specialized Sworks HT on Monday - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Iron Posted July 21, 2010 Share DONT CRASH ON IT !! otherwise you fine. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC007 Posted July 21, 2010 Share ...Go slow and look Good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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