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Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:45 pm
by alexapi32
See pic: (Simplon Pavo 2011/12)
It's a dent, I'm not sure if this will have any structural impacts on the frame overall? Will this area be more prone to failure?
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:55 pm
by Grill
Dent in the carbon? Stay away.
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:55 pm
by Weenie
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Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:03 pm
by alexapi32
I don't know. The owner says there is no crack, only the paint got off.
But looks like some layers of the carbon are peeled off.
Waiting for the carbon specialists here
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:36 pm
by Valbrona
What's a double chamber seat tube?
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:53 pm
by Powerful Pete
Don't touch it without a reputable carbon repair joint giving you an opinion (and there are several who you can find through this forum).
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:19 pm
by alexapi32
^I sent an email to Calfee repairs which someone mentioned, where could I look for more?
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:43 am
by AJS914
A quick test is to tap along the tube with a quarter. If the carbon is damaged, the sound will change. It will sound more dead.
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 2:38 am
by mvacolnago
Ruckus composites is also a great carbon repair company
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:48 am
by wojchiech
Joe's Bicycle Painting in Watsonville. From second hand experience (friend I know who got his frame repaired by him) he is top notch, and being a paint shop as well can paint-match & touch-up to make your frame look brand new.
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:50 am
by ibikelover
Oh my god
It lookis like some carbon peeled off.How's it going?may be can use stickers?
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 4:23 pm
by Powerful Pete
No idea where you are based, you might also consider contacting Berk (he is on this board) if you are in Europe. The other options mentioned are all good and reputable, from what I have read on the intarwebz.
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:01 pm
by davidalone
I'd ride that. doesn't look structural to me. top layer of carbon is usually cosmetic.
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 5:51 pm
by KarlC
davidalone wrote:I'd ride that. doesn't look structural to me. top layer of carbon is usually cosmetic.
+1
Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:58 pm
by nlouthan
Why chance it and buy something that is already damaged?
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Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 6:58 pm
by Weenie
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Re: Thoughts on this damaged (carbon) frame?
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 8:37 pm
by sharkman
I'd ride it if I would know what happened to the rest of the frame.
These are nice well build frames and lacquer doesn't peel off easily from a Simplon.
Ask yourself if you think the previous owner is honest about it and why he wants to sell.