DIY Carbon bike repair

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jasonvelocity
Edited Date/Time 7/15/2021 9:06pm
Good news, you can fix your own bike when you crack that carbon. This looks totally safe.*

http://www.fiberfix.com/










*This is totally not safe.
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sspomer 7/21/2014 2:12pm
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i saw that on shark tank and wondered if it would work for bikes haha. i'd try it. they hit it with a hammer, so it's totally safe!

plus you can totally redo your geometry/seat tube angle w/ the bamboo like in that photo!
jasonvelocity 7/21/2014 2:18pm
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I was actually curious if it would work well as a frame protector. They don't say how thick it is on the site.
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sspomer 7/21/2014 4:18pm
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jasonvelocity wrote:
I was actually curious if it would work well as a frame protector. They don't say how thick it is on the site.
i bet it would work just fine. it's like an ace bandage that you'd stretch out a bit...kinda like the external layers of a cast for a broken arm or something. you could sand down any rough edges (if you dare possibly sanding your frame, too). it would be permanent though. i saw the display example at home depot and it wasn't coming off the shovel handle anytime soon. it'd be like adding a layer/patch of fiberglass & resin to your frame...not much different to surfboard or boat repair patches.
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Scrub 7/21/2014 4:50pm
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I'd just use some KT tape and VitalMTB stickers
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MrPlow 7/24/2014 4:01pm
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Oh no! (@averone)It isn't the just the epoxy that holds your bike together. It is the carbon.
Not sure what the fibre material is in fibre fix. But I wouldn't imagine it is carbon. Or has anywhere near the strength of carbon.
Can't see the water activated epoxy being real flash either... Beware I say.
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sideshow 12/19/2016 9:03am
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That stuff will make really cool and durable wallets. Xmas gifts, sorted! Great post, 5-star would recommend!
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Big Bird 12/19/2016 6:40pm
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I once raced my Santa Cruz Super 8 with a cracked down tube that I had JB Welded and wrapped a whole big role of duct tape around. I traveled to the race with a generous friend who let me ride his Brooklyn all practice. Then I rode my taped up job to a mid place finish. I would have loved to have had some FiberFix.
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Fahzure 12/19/2016 7:15pm
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I used Fiberfix to fix an aluminum mast and to build a cast. It works really well, not as light as carbon, but who cares? I would recommend it for all folks going deep into the back country or on over nighters.
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TomJones 12/23/2016 9:54am
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jasonvelocity wrote:
Good news, you can fix your own bike when you crack that carbon. This looks totally safe.* http://www.fiberfix.com/ [img]https://p.vitalmtb.com/photos/forums/2014/07/21/1501/s1200_FB00A2_bamboo_bikes_1.jpg[/img] [i] *This is totally not safe.[/i]
Good news, you can fix your own bike when you crack that carbon. This looks totally safe.*

http://www.fiberfix.com/










*This is totally not safe.
Thats hilarious, I have that exact frame sitting in my garage with a cracked seatstay, I have been thinking of trying my hand at carbon repair with it. What's the worst that could happen? Smile
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jdmp 2/1/2017 1:29am
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good stuff!

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