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Buying 2nd hand carbon bike, what to look for

  • 06-02-2011 11:39pm
    #1
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Lads,
    I am looking about now for 2nd hand carbon bike as a next step up from my Giant Defy 4.
    I have seen a few for sale on here and a on donedeal and adverts but I am just wondering what I should be looking out for with regards cracks or damage to the the frame as from what I understand once a carbon frame is cracked its not good :o

    Seen some great bargains so hoping to secure one soon! :)

    Thanks very much.


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  • #2
    GTDolanator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 772 ✭✭✭GTDolanator


    right first of all i dont and never will understand this carbon fad and thats all it is.Considering all the carbon ''experts'' on this forum im surprised you havent got a quicker reply.My two cents on it would be to check over it very thoroughly chain stays seat stays and around the bottom brackett under the headtube by the downtube etc etc...also make sure the group is in good working order.Thats all you can really do,hope my input helps you


  • #3
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,141 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    Workshop: What to watch for when buying a used carbon frame
    http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/article/workshop-what-to-watch-for-when-buying-a-used-carbon-frame-23020


  • #4
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,141 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    GTDolanator wrote: »
    right first of all i dont and never will understand this carbon fad and thats all it is.

    Stiff, comfortable, light: pick three.


  • #5
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Thanks lads appreciate the feedback.

    At least I have some idea what to look out for now! :)


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