Carbon, got nagging doubts, should I have?
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Salty seadog
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seen that vid but from what i remember all the stresses and whacks they put on the frame were in the dirrection it was intended to be strong, a heafty whack on the side the frames would likely yield a different result.
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Wish I could say yes Cuchilo !
The maim problem is cash - so some interest free credit is the only option.
I have found 1 place with this facility from a finance company I have used before but the frame is a large - still not spoken to the shop guys to see if it will fit but it appears to be 'on the limit' ref Giants own Sizing guide.
Keep you informed if any change.
Even when they were smacking the top tube into a concrete block? That's not an intended direction.
Yeah, I know what you're saying and you're right, carbon will be stronger in one direction than another depending how they construct it. But it's still stronger than aluminium. Taking the example of the T-boned bike earlier in the thread, the carbon has shattered spectacularly, but if that was a metal frame it would have buckled. Once the tubes are buckled, that's it, it's in the bin just as the carbon frame is.
Seriously, don't worry about a carbon frame. Buy from a maker that knows what they are doing and all will be well. It won't fall apart at the slightest knock.
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Sorry about this folks - random question & probably not thought through.
If I were to badly scrape a load of paint off my carbon bike in an off, would it have to go to a specialist painter ?
Cheers.
If I were to badly scrape a load of paint off my carbon bike in an off, would it have to go to a specialist painter ?
Cheers.
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Salty seadog
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Even then Mike yes because that is the dirrection of its designed strength, turn the frame 90 degrees and i think that would be a gonna first time.
not put off at all I'm getting the Whyte bike, just after peoples experiences.
not put off at all I'm getting the Whyte bike, just after peoples experiences.
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A metal frame would have buckled on the very first hit in the same test.
Just buy it
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Salty seadog
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It's bought I just don't have it yet....
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Nice one Salty - let us all know what you think of it when you have given it some stick pal.
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Salty seadog
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Ste, I bought it a while ago, just waiting for fresh stock to come in then it's mine, I have ridden one and it has a great feel and ride position. It has Sram components which I've never used, always had Shimano like on my cross country bike, getting used to the gear shifters both being under the bar will feel a little different and I'll have to remember which bike I'm on.
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SteCenturion
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Gonna have a similar problem Salty in that I have Sram & planned next bike will have Shimano but not such a massive difference.
I had a little crush on a Whyte MTB once but sadly we never 'dated' - I just admired on the pages of glossy bike mags.
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Salty seadog
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Most of their bikes look great, love them. They have a certain Je ne sais quoi...
No, Mavis is the one I was thinking off.
The claim of carbon being far stronger than the metals when force is applied in the right direction, always make me worry about the wrong direction.
I bought a Whyte Montpellier last year and I've now done just over 2,000 miles on it, and love it. The only thing I had the LBS change on my bike before I picked it up was the tyres as the stock ones (Maxxis Detonators) didn't get particularly good reviews at the time. Anyway, If you are really worried about the frame getting damaged, it might be worth looking to see if you can include damage cover on your insurance (not sure if this is possible though), but I don't think you should worry about it.
You've made a great choice and I'm sure you'll not regret it
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