From what I hear, carbon bikes haven't been around long enough to provide a definitive answer to this question. Some claim forever, some claim a quite finite life. Any small scratches damage carbon and I can't imagine the average bike going scratch-free for too terribly long.
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03-15-2009, 05:46 AM #1
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03-15-2009, 11:08 AM #2
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Scratches in the clear coat or paint do no damage, only scratches that go so deep that they score the actual carbon can weaken it...
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03-15-2009, 02:06 PM #3
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When I bought my full carbon Cannondale the owner's manual said you have trade offs for lightness and they aren't as durable as their heavier bikes.
I have never seen a true number put on it though. My baby lives inside.
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03-15-2009, 04:17 PM #4
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Ah, the owner's manual written by lawyers. Three hundred pages of dire warnings about not crashing the frickin' thing, with zero skills drills that might maybe help you avoid crashing, and next to zero technical information.
As far as inside vs. garage, I think metal frames are actually more vulnerable than carbon in the garage. Not sure how much carbon fiber can oxidize.Speed comes from what you put behind you. - Judi Ketteler
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03-15-2009, 08:49 PM #5
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You want to know the real reason the roadies live inside? Because with 2 mountain bikes, DH's commuter and his hardtail mountain bike he won't sell but doesn't ride there is no room for the two road bikes too since I park my car in my garage. We have a 3 bedroom house and just us so why not let the sweet road bikes live in the guest room since we rarely have guests? The mountain bikes get too dirty for being invited in and you know how snobby roadies can be.
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2007 Cannondale Synapse Carbon Road | Selle Italia Lady Gel Flow | "Miranda"
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04-21-2009, 08:17 PM #6
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This made me laugh out loud. Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama
You want to know the real reason the roadies live inside? Because with 2 mountain bikes, DH's commuter and his hardtail mountain bike he won't sell but doesn't ride there is no room for the two road bikes too since I park my car in my garage. We have a 3 bedroom house and just us so why not let the sweet road bikes live in the guest room since we rarely have guests? The mountain bikes get too dirty for being invited in and you know how snobby roadies can be.
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