Are my hairline cracked or broken carbon fibre handlebars broken or useable? Can they be easily repaired?
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They came with a bike second hand. I didn't notice it till I took the bar tape off. I haven't ridden them.
It looks as though the broken and cracked areas may just be fairings that wouldn't affect structural strength but I don't know for sure. I have seen carbon bars that don't have this bit.
Can anyone shed any light on this? Can I do a strength test at home?
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It looks as though the broken and cracked areas may just be fairings that wouldn't affect structural strength but I don't know for sure. I have seen carbon bars that don't have this bit.
Can anyone shed any light on this? Can I do a strength test at home?
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/3896/crYh66.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/2861/sWFf1K.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/9954/cID1Ji.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/3108/Bl3zeg.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img923/7339/XTJoU1.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/7231/K9TGHI.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img921/1668/2sJHbA.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img922/5262/YpWv6s.jpg
http://imageshack.com/a/img924/5940/JF62Df.jpg
Ive got a set of carbon bars like that that cracked out on one side... it was a carbon plate glued on to cover the groove... it wasn't structure. I think in this case you could scuff said it and epoxy layer of the thinnest carbon or fiberglass tape around it you can find, squeeze it down with piece of polythelene bit thicker than saran wrap, held on awhile with a few wraps of cellophane tape for press and boom youre fine. materials from home depot for $15 or so.
but its hard to tell from the photos HOW this fairing was attached precisely and if in the cracking the structure of the bars proper was damaged. Looks OK but again hard to tell.
but its hard to tell from the photos HOW this fairing was attached precisely and if in the cracking the structure of the bars proper was damaged. Looks OK but again hard to tell.
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I'd toss them as I wouldn't trust them. You have to wonder how did they get that way. They were either crashed or they are so cheap that they spontaneously combusted.
Cracked handlebar with unknown history. Do you love yourself? Do you love your bike? If you are on a budget, pick up $40 aluminum handlebars and enjoy your ride.
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FIRST you should write or call to the seller,and talk with him. Let we say,that you have this bike just 2-3 days. Try to describe him a problem,and negociate.
Agree with lots of sentiments here. You don't know the history is a big one. Also, I agree that it looks like the plate covering or "creating" the channel is not really structural and just glued on to the molded bars after the fact. Which also screams "lame". But yes, I think whatever time you've spent thinking about this has been wasted. Just replace them with something you know is good from the get go.
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I cant tell if it's the paint or the bars. Me, I would "gently" sand all the paint off and then you could see what's going on you would see the carbon flaking or a significant indent or crack. If they have been compromised in anyway don't ride them. I had some new Zipp bars snap on me.
if they are OK
you could easily re spray them white yourself if desired.
if they are OK
you could easily re spray them white yourself if desired.
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Waste of time and effort, unless this is Schmolke handlebar or other boutique brand (e.g. anything north of $400).
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Looks ok, I'd ride them the way they are. It's just a cover for the cables.
He posted in July. I'm sure he's resolved the issue by now....
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