Significant wear on carbon dropouts. Can they be repaired? Photos sttached

steve9uk
steve9uk Posts: 128
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Hi I have a Scott scale 620, an old bike which I just use for commuting. Now I’ve noticed the wheel is pulling to one side. So I removed the rear wheel and noticed significant wear in the dropout and as I tightened the skewer the cone slots into the area which is worn and pulls the wheel to the side. What I would like to know is can this wear area be repaired? The dropout is moulded to the frame so can’t be replaced. I appreciate any suggestions. Ty steve

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  • oxoman
    oxoman Posts: 438

    Are you sure it's wear and not recessed for the skewers. A decent carbon repairer might be able to replace them or get them repaired.

    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • steve9uk
    steve9uk Posts: 128

    Thanks for the reply oxoman. The opposite dropout has very little wear on. The photo you see is the side the skewer clamp is on. I’ve decided to scrap the bike and have now purchased another bike 👍

  • 02gf74
    02gf74 Posts: 1,171

    I would have attempted to repair that using JB weld.

    The area has to be cleaned so it I'd free of grease the fill it in. I reckon it would have a good chance of working as there is material below the filler. I'd also fit a tin piece of steel to go over the area to protect the form wear due to the teeth in the skewer caps.

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