Would you ride your carbon bike in the wet?

ilm_zero7

markos1963 wrote:

ILM Zero7 wrote:

no - i wont go out if its already raining - sometimes get caught out - but its too dangerous in the wet - and a crash can be curtains for a carbon bike

What a load of bo((ox, if you crash a ali' or Ti frame and ding it they are just as 'unrepairable' in fact more so in the case of aluminium frame. I have seen plenty of crashed carbons frames repaired to a very high standard.

Erm... the question was "Would you ride your carbon bike in the wet?" so my answer isnt bollocks sunshine, its my answer - you stick to your own..... plus you possibly havent experienced roads here in the wet, I sugsest you do (or recommend you dont) they are not anything like UK wet roads

rolf_f

ILM Zero7 wrote:

Erm... the question was "Would you ride your carbon bike in the wet?" so my answer isnt bollocks sunshine, its my answer - you stick to your own..... plus you possibly havent experienced roads here in the wet, I sugsest you do (or recommend you dont) they are not anything like UK wet roads

No, to be fair - your answer was bollocks as you incorrectly implied that a crash won't write off a non carbon frame.

And true - you did answer the question but as the OP is asking for advice, possibly it is a bit pointless to just say it's too dangerous without explaining that the rain you experience is far more dangerous than UK rain!

rozzer32

I was out on my training ride today and using my carbon bike. After about 2 hours it pissed it down and my bike got wet.

Do you think I'll be covered under the warranty??

andy46

Probably not

il_principe

Yes - although it does mean this happens -

markos1963

ILM Zero7 wrote:

markos1963 wrote:

ILM Zero7 wrote:

no - i wont go out if its already raining - sometimes get caught out - but its too dangerous in the wet - and a crash can be curtains for a carbon bike

What a load of bo((ox, if you crash a ali' or Ti frame and ding it they are just as 'unrepairable' in fact more so in the case of aluminium frame. I have seen plenty of crashed carbons frames repaired to a very high standard.

Erm... the question was "Would you ride your carbon bike in the wet?" so my answer isnt bollocks sunshine, its my answer - you stick to your own..... plus you possibly havent experienced roads here in the wet, I sugsest you do (or recommend you dont) they are not anything like UK wet roads

I don't care if you ride your bike in the wet or not but to imply a carbon bike is unreliable/unrpairable after a crash is wrong. If it was so fragile how come so many aircraft are being built with it? Also I have a carbon fishing rod that I bought circa 1980, it's fallen in the sea so many times I can't count but can still punch a 4oz weight out two hundred yards. You hide your precious bike away in the rain and let us and the OP go out and get some miles in.

Gazzaputt

As my carbon is best bike it's a no it never sees a wet road.

AndyD2574

Rain is water?............whats the problem?

Live in scotland so always out in rain...................dry bike off (wash if roads are salty), clean chain, re-lube job done!

Never let a bit of rain stop you.............a bike is for riding not looking at.

Ringo 68

When I get my new carbon bike, and I am really trying to persuade the missus I need one, I will never take it out when wet.

The reason....my main line of attack when giving reaons as to why I MUST have one is so that I can keep my Boardman for wet days and have a best bike for when it is nice.

She hasn't fallen for it yet

thefd

Ringo 68 wrote:

When I get my new carbon bike, and I am really trying to persuade the missus I need one, I will never take it out when wet.

The reason....my main line of attack when giving reaons as to why I MUST have one is so that I can keep my Boardman for wet days and have a best bike for when it is nice.

She hasn't fallen for it yet

Let's hope for your sake she doesn't read this thread.... :P

Ringo 68

TheFD wrote:

Ringo 68 wrote:

When I get my new carbon bike, and I am really trying to persuade the missus I need one, I will never take it out when wet.

The reason....my main line of attack when giving reaons as to why I MUST have one is so that I can keep my Boardman for wet days and have a best bike for when it is nice.

She hasn't fallen for it yet

Let's hope for your sake she doesn't read this thread.... :P

Well this evening I went to my local Cycle Surgery to have a look at the Cube Agree GTC pro. Instantly fell in love with it and the salesman sized me up for a 56cm frame.
24 months interest free credit and I was this close to ordering one. I thought I better 'discus' it with my better half first and boy, am I glad I didn't throw down the £150 desposit. It wasn't a pretty conversation.

Looks like I am going to have to save the cash up myself. Oh well, only another £1400 to go

anto164

I wasn't going to ride my new carbon road bike in the wet.. Until i went out on Friday when it was sunny, and then got absolutely drenched an hour in.

It hasn't melted yet, so it must be OK

Mad Roadie

Rolf F wrote:

No, to be fair - your answer was bollocks as you incorrectly implied that a crash won't write off a non carbon frame.

And true - you did answer the question but as the OP is asking for advice, possibly it is a bit pointless to just say it's too dangerous without explaining that the rain you experience is far more dangerous than UK rain!

hang on - he didnt say that - he implied a metal bike may be less susceptible to damage in a winter spill. plus it does not take much nowse to see he is in Doha, just like i can see you're in Leeds!

rolf_f

Mad Roadie wrote:

Rolf F wrote:

No, to be fair - your answer was bollocks as you incorrectly implied that a crash won't write off a non carbon frame.

And true - you did answer the question but as the OP is asking for advice, possibly it is a bit pointless to just say it's too dangerous without explaining that the rain you experience is far more dangerous than UK rain!

hang on - he didnt say that - he implied a metal bike may be less susceptible to damage in a winter spill. plus it does not take much nowse to see he is in Doha, just like i can see you're in Leeds!

No - he just said

......a crash can be curtains for a carbon bike

The implication is that it wouldn't be curtains for the non carbon. If he was saying that a metal frame was less likely to be damaged he'd have said that a crash was more likely to be curtains for a carbon bike. And I got that he was in Doha - the point there was that the OP is aksing for advice on riding in the rain in the UK. TBH, I don't really get the issue about where it rains (the comment about the 'danger' of Doha rain compared to UK rain was a joke). If it rains, you are more likely to have a crash wherever you are. Point is that rain isn't really a reason not to ride a carbon bike (though the fact that you might have lots of expensive kit on your posh bike is). As it happens, it hardly rains in Doha so the only thing there is that it probably isn't worth riding in the rain at all as there so many dry days. But that just makes him a bloke in a desert offering advice about dealing with rain to someone in the UK

lakesluddite

Rick Chasey wrote:

Carbon wheels left out in the rain innit.

That's Salvador Dali's Hybrid, Isn't it? Damn, someone beat me to it ages ago!!

essjaydee

Apologies to the OP......

Very very dissapointed with this thread and the replies so far

OP gave a fantastic opportunity for some proper helmet jokes, and only 'DesWeller' responded so far (good man )

I usually keep mine zipped up when I'm out of doors, but Durex might have something along the lines you're looking for

So come on you lot, buck up to the challenge......I think the first part of the question has been adequatley answered, so onto some proper advice for a soggy helmet :?:

ps whats the best way to dry your helmet after an outing in the rain? Can anyone point me towards a rain cover for my helmet? cheers

I use a very soft towel and a good dusting of talcum powder personally. Dries the old fella and smells a treat too

FatLarry

My other half always offers to clean my helmet for me...

nochekmate

Gotta be a blow-dry surely??

ricey155

last 2 rides on my PX ended in rain, its a new bike but it needs riding

new carbon wheels just got there 1st soaking as well all good, i like the idea that its not going to rust :shock:

p1tse

Ringo 68 wrote:

TheFD wrote:

Ringo 68 wrote:

When I get my new carbon bike, and I am really trying to persuade the missus I need one, I will never take it out when wet.

The reason....my main line of attack when giving reaons as to why I MUST have one is so that I can keep my Boardman for wet days and have a best bike for when it is nice.

She hasn't fallen for it yet

Let's hope for your sake she doesn't read this thread.... :P

Well this evening I went to my local Cycle Surgery to have a look at the Cube Agree GTC pro. Instantly fell in love with it and the salesman sized me up for a 56cm frame.
24 months interest free credit and I was this close to ordering one. I thought I better 'discus' it with my better half first and boy, am I glad I didn't throw down the £150 desposit. It wasn't a pretty conversation.

Looks like I am going to have to save the cash up myself. Oh well, only another £1400 to go

What height and inside leg are you?

astrazen

p1tse wrote:

Ringo 68 wrote:

TheFD wrote:

Ringo 68 wrote:

When I get my new carbon bike, and I am really trying to persuade the missus I need one, I will never take it out when wet.

The reason....my main line of attack when giving reaons as to why I MUST have one is so that I can keep my Boardman for wet days and have a best bike for when it is nice.

She hasn't fallen for it yet

Let's hope for your sake she doesn't read this thread.... :P

Well this evening I went to my local Cycle Surgery to have a look at the Cube Agree GTC pro. Instantly fell in love with it and the salesman sized me up for a 56cm frame.
24 months interest free credit and I was this close to ordering one. I thought I better 'discus' it with my better half first and boy, am I glad I didn't throw down the £150 desposit. It wasn't a pretty conversation.

Looks like I am going to have to save the cash up myself. Oh well, only another £1400 to go

What height and inside leg are you?

Dude, take a look at the post dates!

p1tse

I saw the post date. I assume the poster would be the same size from posting to now lol
On a serious note it's hard to find a Lbs with several cube in stock
If poster was sized for 56cm I'm curious on detail

cyclingfury

When it's raining you should still go out and ride and then decide if it's too wet when you get back.

dubcat

I asked the same question. Then I just went out and road it in the rain anyway. I guess it helps that my first bike was a mountain bike on which mud is a badge of honor.

You are going to spend a lot of hard earned cash on your bike. Go out and enjoy it... Use it until bits break. When they do be happy that you have earned yourself the opportunity to upgrade the broken components. That is my philosophy now anyway. Best bike implies that any other bike you own is second best. Why on earth would you choose to use second best?