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Deformed clincher wheels

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DEFORMED CLINCHER WHEELS CANNOT BE REPAIRED

This is a very common problem and unfortunately impossible to solve satisfactorily.
The deformation occurs because overheating during braking softens the resin in the rim and the pressure of the tire deforms the carbon; once the wheels have cooled down, the deformation remains.
Any intervention on our part could only resolve the unpleasant effect but not the cause, and it is highly likely that the problem will recur if the conditions that caused it the first time are recreated.
Therefore, clincher wheels deformed by overheating during braking cannot be repaired.

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For private individuals: the address to send it to is the one at the bottom of our homepage.

For retailers (or anyone else who needs to send us a delivery note): please contact us by email or phone to request the correct header to include on your document.

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Responsibility

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We accept no responsibility for items left or forgotten by you.

We also accept no responsibility for damage to the package and its contents during transport to or from our premises because, in accordance with the latest guidelines provided to us by couriers, used goods that are shipped are not insurable.

Nor are we liable for the actions of couriers in the event of lost packages. Unfortunately, shipping always involves a margin of risk.

PLEASE NOTE: any package with payment to be made by us, to be paid to the courier at the time of delivery, WILL NOT BE COLLECTED

EMERGENCIES: for those who need to repair frames or wheels in time for scheduled races, please let us know when requesting a quote which day you absolutely need to have your equipment back, so that we can assess the feasibility of this and organize the work in the best possible way

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How long does a repair to a carbon bike frame last, on average?

Most of the people who came to me for repairs to frames or other damaged components of their bicycles did so on the basis of word of mouth, so they were already confident about the feasibility of the repair, having been recommended by friends and acquaintances who had previously been satisfied with my work.
The only doubt could be about the durability of a repair, especially in cases of serious breakage.

From this point of view, I can provide the most comprehensive guarantees. In fact, during my twenty years of experience in the production, and even more so in the repair, of composites, ranging from surfboards to road bikes and MTBs, no one has ever come back to complain about a repair failing.

Of course, I cannot rule out the possibility that someone who was dissatisfied may not have returned, but to my knowledge, no repair has ever caused problems afterwards.
Even if we admit that there may be a few unfortunate cases that I am not aware of, the percentage of perfectly successful repairs is certainly very high.
This is precisely why I have decided to guarantee my repairs for three years, convinced, until proven otherwise, that I will not have to redo the work I have already done.

I therefore feel I can conclude that, if carried out correctly, the repair of a carbon frame has no time limit.

Can a Carbon Bike Frame Be Repaired?

You often hear people say that it’s impossible to repair damage on carbon bike frames.
These claims are based on the idea—partially true—that carbon fiber is a high-tech material, so advanced that it would be impossible to “work on it” later and still achieve good results.

The reality is exactly the opposite: carbon fiber is a highly technological composite material, but the advanced technology is required to produce the fiber itself, not to work with it afterwards.

This myth really needs to be debunked: the answer to the question above is yes.
Not only can carbon fiber be repaired, but the results can be excellent.

Working with carbon fiber is relatively simple—certainly much easier than people think—and it does not require special or sophisticated machinery.

“But don’t you need an autoclave?”

This is the objection skeptics usually raise at this point.

The truth is: no, an autoclave is not essential.
Yes, autoclaves are used in carbon fiber manufacturing because they help compact the layers during curing, but they’re not the only way to achieve this result. There are many other, far less expensive methods.

A carbon bike frame can be repaired even in cases of extensive damage—damage that, to an untrained eye, might look completely irreparable.
The issue is not whether the repair is technically possible, but whether it is economically convenient.

The process required to work with carbon fiber involves specific curing times that cannot be shortened, and these inevitably affect both the repair time and its cost.
In simple terms: the more expensive the damaged bike is, the more cost-effective its repair will be.

Contacts

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You can contact us by phone or email. In both cases, estimates made based on photos must always be confirmed in person.

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