Carbon is awesome but scary. We had a random Trek guy come in at one point to install a display for their filthy light Emonda. Got happily talking to him as he worked in R&D. Knew his shit alright. I couldn't understand most of what he said really, but what I did get is that short of an x-ray, you can't really tell what the reaction carbon has to an impact.
He emphasised this by giving me a simpletons idea how carbon strands are woven (thicker/thinner/more/less) depending on load direction and load area when ridden.
Now whenever a crash assessment comes in, I immediately either say replace, or call up the manufacturer and explain. The reply is almost always. Write off.
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Carbon is awesome but scary. We had a random Trek guy come in at one point to install a display for their filthy light Emonda. Got happily talking to him as he worked in R&D. Knew his shit alright. I couldn't understand most of what he said really, but what I did get is that short of an x-ray, you can't really tell what the reaction carbon has to an impact.
He emphasised this by giving me a simpletons idea how carbon strands are woven (thicker/thinner/more/less) depending on load direction and load area when ridden.
Now whenever a crash assessment comes in, I immediately either say replace, or call up the manufacturer and explain. The reply is almost always. Write off.