Carbon

theMagician

Hi All,

What are your opinions on carbon frame MTB? I am considering treating myself to a new bike and fancy a 29er full suss. I like the idea of getting a carbon frame, but concerned about how easy it could be damaged.

Thanks in advance.

The Rookie

As carbon is tougher than aluminium and as robust as steel, why would you worry?

njee20

It'll be fine, I've had nothing but carbon MTBs for 11 years, never broken one yet, even if you do frankly there are companies that repair frames and it's probably easier than alu!

blackhat

Have a look at this link, it convinced me


www.pinkbike.com/news/santa-cruz-bicycles-test-lab.html

bartimaeus

Surely someone has to point out that carbon fibre melts in the rain - FACT. I've read this on BikeRadar often enough

cooldad

This is true^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I've tried to warn people but they believe Santa Cruz vids instead. Fools.

Northwind

Depends entirely on the construction, not the material.

I've just replaced a carbon 456, frinstance. Tough as old boots, I've just treated it like I would a steel frame and it's been fine. Half the clearcoat's fallen off, but that's because it's an On One and they're all badly painted, not because it's carbon.

But equally you can buy delicate, superlight carbon frames that aren't as tough. Or you can buy a carbon V10.

VWsurfbum

theMagician wrote:

fancy a 29er full suss. I like the idea of getting a carbon frame

have a look at Beyonce below. She's ben everywhere and done everything with me