Carbon frames cause cancer - official

[Danny]

According to the Radio 4 Today programme this morning, carbon fibres of the type used in carbon bikes can cause lung cancer if breathed in.

I'm glad I've stuck with steel.

 

[John the Monkey]

I use carbon forks, but I don't inhale.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

i'll have to stop licking the soles of my shoes then

 

[Disgruntled Goat]

Glad my bike is made of asbestos then.

 

[alecstilleyedye]

wasn't aluminium mentioned as a trigger of alzheimer's a while ago?

 

[yello]

It's probably true... but you'd have to breath in the equivalent of 5000 frames for there to be a tangible risk.

 

[yenrod]

"i, yenrod, swear by constitution of this forum and do not knowingly inhale"

 

[Gerry Attrick]

I've tried very hard, but I just cannot get my frame up my nostril. Is my nose too small?

 

[Milo]

You need a bigger straw

 

[yello]

or a lighter frame. I recommend carb.... oh, hang on...

 

[Chromatic]

wasn't aluminium mentioned as a trigger of alzheimer's a while ago?

I can't remember



Boom Boom

 

[Mac66]

If I've got a carbon fibre saddle, will I get cancer of the butt?

 

[Mac66]

I can see the next government stealth "safety" measure here. Get the kiddies to wear gas masks in case they decide to buy a carbon fibre bike in the future. They will be safe if it snaps.

 

[Gerry Attrick]

I can see the next government stealth "safety" measure here. Get the kiddies to wear gas masks in case they decide to buy a carbon fibre bike in the future. They will be safe if it snaps.

Is there a risk that the future might snap?

 

[Gerry Attrick]

Silly billies. It's only those working with the fibres who are at risk. When it's safely encased in resin you're fine.

Until you snap your stem.

Flippin' 'eck! At 40mph, I'd be more concerned about other things