tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post8969405751571139247..comments2024-01-05T11:00:30.673-06:00Comments on DFW Point-to-Point: Carbon for the Rest of UsSteve Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-47728423845368690632010-03-05T11:07:30.422-06:002010-03-05T11:07:30.422-06:00Steve :
So bike manufacturers could do a lot more...Steve :<br /><br />So bike manufacturers could do a lot more to help bike mechanics in this area? Meaning they don't? Ha. I wouldn't be surprised. Check my blog out for failures from time to time.Ron Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394865788996482667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-60611684464943096452010-02-27T07:47:20.919-06:002010-02-27T07:47:20.919-06:00Just looking at that seat post sends shivers down ...Just looking at that seat post sends shivers down my spine!...Velouriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00359329171411037482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-37289864765289649392010-02-26T18:55:50.087-06:002010-02-26T18:55:50.087-06:00Ham,
Carbon is not like a fiber skin, it is more l...Ham,<br />Carbon is not like a fiber skin, it is more like a combination of plywood layers glued together and reinforced concrete in which the tension capability is provided by the steel rebars.<br /><br />During this series, you will see that it is more like a helmet - it gets pranged and it's toast. Even in London and without expensive equipment, you can verify your fork remains safe. Luckily we are talking about a bike and not a jet fighter. As I'll describe, you can do a "proof load" test if you have reason to suspect the integrity of your fork. It passes and it remains safe. It breaks and you know it was no good. Simple, and there is no question.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-5666514945513153052010-02-26T18:09:34.934-06:002010-02-26T18:09:34.934-06:00Carbon fibers break much like glass strands. They ...Carbon fibers break much like glass strands. They stretch until they just snap. The answer to Ed's other question is simpler - "no." Fortunately, while the subject isn't simple, it's not beyond the capability of what the typical garage contains. This series will break the subject down into understandable hunks.<br /><br />Bike manufacturers could do a lot more to help bike mechanics in this area.Steve Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13650405341304401203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-15313946604855483452010-02-26T18:03:14.587-06:002010-02-26T18:03:14.587-06:00Very interesting, I do realise the way that carbon...Very interesting, I do realise the way that carbon fails (I know someone whose seatpost failed). My question about time and wear is more about reducing risk.<br /><br />Am I right in thinking that with carbon, it is the structure that provides the strength? That, once the outer "skin" is damaged, that can presage structural failure? I know carbon is strong, and when it remains undamaged, I would have thought the chances are that it will retain its strength. But what when you start to scratch and dig at it, as inevitably happens over time commuting in London. Is there a point where replacing a part (fork in my case) minimises a risk?Hamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182921009517833997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-3456605155164719042010-02-26T17:36:56.197-06:002010-02-26T17:36:56.197-06:00OK, Steve, 'splain in simple terms how carbon ...OK, Steve, 'splain in simple terms how carbon (or any other material) fails when it's stressed too much. And would inspection under UV light reveal delaminations better than visible light? Just a thought.Ed Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02661476789768156794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-9937181344897621272010-02-26T12:18:54.784-06:002010-02-26T12:18:54.784-06:00Thank you for this. Carbon is such a mysterious to...Thank you for this. Carbon is such a mysterious topic to so many, including me. I'm looking forward to more.RANTWICKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394479078513545568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523357558654725888.post-11072947101828516772010-02-26T09:19:27.215-06:002010-02-26T09:19:27.215-06:00I've always loved iron but it rusts too quickl...I've always loved iron but it rusts too quickly so I settle for beautiful massive heavy shiny steel. A steel bike will last several lifetimes and I don't mind getting a little more exercise from the weight. Also, why do people train for a race on a light bike? Why not train on a heavy bike and go like the wind on the expensive light bike.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com