Carbon frame repair

dooverylittle · 05-08-2014 10:24pm #1

I have a cracked CX frame set, I am looking into getting it repaired.
I searched for threads here, but they are all quite old.
I am interested in any opinions on frame repairs or recommendations of people offering the service.
The crack in my frame is on the drive side chain stay.

Thanks for any help, I am really hoping to not have to fork out for a new frame.

derealbadger · 05-08-2014 10:36pm

I have one being done at the moment i will let you know when i get it back

dooverylittle · 05-08-2014 11:19pm

derealbadger wrote: »

I have one being done at the moment i will let you know when i get it back

Cheers, I hope it works out for you.

Inquitus · 06-08-2014 7:54am

dooverylittle wrote: »

Cheers, I hope it works out for you.

I got mine done by Jim from purecomposites.ie and am very happy with the results.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 06-08-2014 7:58am

search Carbon Tec on Donedeal they are based in Dublin. They have before/after pictures of damaged frames. They repair, paint match and replace decals.

BTW I am in no way affiliated or connected to them.

Diarmuid · 06-08-2014 8:05am

Inquitus wrote: »

I got mine done by Jim from purecomposites.ie and am very happy with the results.

I picked up my frame from Jim yesterday. I haven't ridden it yet but it looks like he did a good job.

dooverylittle · 06-08-2014 11:34am

CJC999 wrote: »

search Carbon Tec on Donedeal they are based in Dublin. They have before/after pictures of damaged frames. They repair, paint match and replace decals.

BTW I am in no way affiliated or connected to them.

They seem very new. Have you any experience with their work. The images you refer to are examples of the cosmetic end of the repair. I am much more concerned that the frame is structurally sound.

dooverylittle · 06-08-2014 7:01pm

derealbadger wrote: »

I have one being done at the moment i will let you know when i get it back

Can you tell me who is doing it for you, how much they charged, and how long it takes?

Thanks

derealbadger · 06-08-2014 7:29pm

dooverylittle wrote: »

Can you tell me who is doing it for you, how much they charged, and how long it takes?

Thanks

I will update as soon as i have it back don't want to say anything till its done

dooverylittle · 06-08-2014 7:32pm

derealbadger wrote: »

I will update as soon as i have it back don't want to say anything till its done

ok, no problem, Thank you.

mal1 · 13-08-2014 12:11pm

I'd be interested in opinions. This has appeared on the bottom of the chainstay on my 12 month old De Rosa.

ashleey · 13-08-2014 12:33pm

I would contact your shop and discuss your warranty and from the photos would not be confident riding it

Diarmuid · 13-08-2014 12:53pm

Diarmuid wrote: »

I picked up my frame from Jim yesterday. I haven't ridden it yet but it looks like he did a good job.

This frame has been ridden quite a bit now and it's fine. Very happy with the repair job +1 for http://www.purecomposites.ie/

ht9zni1gs28crp · 13-08-2014 1:02pm

Diarmuid wrote: »

This frame has been ridden quite a bit now and it's fine. Very happy with the repair job +1 for http://www.purecomposites.ie/

Any before and after pics?

Diarmuid · 13-08-2014 1:25pm

Jose Shrilling Orate wrote: »

Any before and after pics?

I'll put some up tonight

dooverylittle · 13-08-2014 1:27pm

Diarmuid wrote: »

This frame has been ridden quite a bit now and it's fine. Very happy with the repair job +1 for http://www.purecomposites.ie/

I am getting mine off Jim tonight, I will let you know how I get on.

Paddigol · 13-08-2014 1:49pm

Don't have a carbon bike, but I know Wayne in Cycleplus Greystones is certified to carry out carbon frame repair. In all my other bike mechanical problems he's been excellent, but as I say I simply know that he was over in the US last year on a training course for carbon repair. Have no experience of his carbon repair work as such, just thought I'd let you know in case you're still looking for someone.

Give him a shout I'd say, and he'll be straight up as to what's required etc.

Hope this is of some help anyway.

mal1 · 13-08-2014 3:33pm

In relation to my De Rosa R838, just got an email from Cristiano DeRosa from De Rosa Bikes Italy after sending them photos. They aren't giving away too much but it seems they want to see the bike. BTW, it's outside warranty.

3102derek · 13-08-2014 3:47pm

mal1 wrote: »

In relation to my De Rosa R838, just got an email from Cristiano DeRosa from De Rosa Bikes Italy after sending them photos. They aren't giving away too much but it seems they want to see the bike. BTW, it's outside warranty.

It's going to be costly to get the bike to them. Did they say where they want to see the bike, in Italy?

mal1 · 15-08-2014 9:20am

3102derek wrote: »

It's going to be costly to get the bike to them. Did they say where they want to see the bike, in Italy?

In Italy. Won't be costly in comparison to the price for the frame itself and considering it's only 12 months old. I'll take everything off the bike.

They have agreed to check the frame and given me an address.

mal1 · 04-10-2014 9:51am

In relation to my broken frame, i got the following email back from De Rosa during the week:

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Iranoutofideas · 04-10-2014 11:28am

Just curious - any particular reason why you think the frame got broken? Did you have a particular crash or what?

Eamonnator · 04-10-2014 3:55pm

mal1 wrote: »

In relation to my De Rosa R838, just got an email from Cristiano DeRosa from De Rosa Bikes Italy after sending them photos. They aren't giving away too much but it seems they want to see the bike. BTW, it's outside warranty.

I wonder, if I broke my Planet X frame, and sent it back, would I get an email from Xavier Planet.

seany15 · 04-10-2014 3:57pm

Eamonnator wrote: »

I wonder, if I broke my Planet X frame, and sent it back, would I get an email from Xavier Planet.

As long as you didn't send it to Athlone......

mal1 · 04-10-2014 4:58pm

Iranoutofideas wrote: »

Just curious - any particular reason why you think the frame got broken? Did you have a particular crash or what?

No crash. There was no explanation for the cracks. The bike was about 12 months old. Started to hear a noise from the bottom bracket, took it to the bike shop and they spotted the cracks.

Anyway, fair play to De Rosa. They are sending me a 2013 version but it's still newer than the frame i had which was the 2012 model.

pedro_colnago · 04-10-2014 8:52pm

mal1 wrote: »

No crash. There was no explanation for the cracks. The bike was about 12 months old. Started to hear a noise from the bottom bracket, took it to the bike shop and they spotted the cracks.

Anyway, fair play to De Rosa. They are sending me a 2013 version but it's still newer than the frame i had which was the 2012 model.

I had a similar problem with a ridley orion frame, never crashed and about 12 months use and it developed a crack on the frame, sent it back to Madison in the uk via the irish retailer and I got a snotty email response and the frame returned to me, I can safely say I won't ever buy a ridley or a Madison distributed product again. Dreadful customer service. Avoid is my advice, and I used to recommend ridley before.... Never again

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