Cable (zip) ties on carbon frame/forks

[e-rider]

So will carbon forks/frames take kindly to having cable ties pulled tight on them?

For example: fitting the computer sensor unit to the forks OR attaching SKS raceblades to forks and rear seat stays.

 

[iAmiAdam]

With the amount that do it, I'm sure there's no effect.

 

[ianrauk]

no problem

 

[ColinJ]

I always wrap some plastic insulating tape round first to protect the finish.

PS Actually, I'm thinking more of when I fit larger things like my Crud Roadracers, but I'd probably do it anyway just to be on the safe side.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Use O-rings instead of cable ties. Much softer.

 

[HLaB]

I'm maybe being a bit overcautious but I put some of that clear tape down stuff (I can't remember the product name but its the stuff you stick down to stop cable rub damaging the frame)

 

[slowmotion]

My Cateye Wireless Strada uses nylon ones for the hall-effect pick-up. No problems so far with the carbon forks.

 

[andy_wrx]

Computer sesor or wiring, that'll be fine.

However our club sec wore partway through his rear carbon stay with Crudracers and had to scrap the frame - I guess they waggle about and rub, so I think you need a couple of layers of protective tape, or a section of old innertube or something as frame protection before you tie them on.

 

[ColinJ]

Ahem - andy_wrx wrote the same thing in the post above yours!

I'm convinced that a lot of people don't read others' posts before posting themselves. I've organised forum rides and I've posted a detailed map of where we are meeting, a description of how to get there, a profile of the route, a map of the route, a list of who is riding and so on and so forth. Next thing you know, people are asking...

"So, who is coming?"

"What date is the ride?"

"Could you post a map of the route?"

"What time are we setting off?"

"Where are we meeting"

"Any chance of a map of where we are meeting, a description of how to get there, a profile of the route, a map of the route, and a list of who is riding?" 

Aaaaaaaaaaargh!   

 

[andy_wrx]

that's killed the thread...

 

[ColinJ]

It certainly killed that post! 

I didn't mean to be rude - I was going to put a  after the first sentence but I forgot.