We are hiring a repair strategist! As our "Repair Strategist," you will be our primary point of contact with our fellow cyclist in need. We have built an excellent reputation for our fast and technical communication. We want someone to put themselves in the pedals of the person they are...
Using nondestructive testing to inspect, repair carbon fiber bicycles
An Oregon-based bicycle inspection and repair shop uses an Olympus ultrasonic thickness gage to evaluate and fix structural damage. Using nondestructive testing to inspect, repair carbon fiber bicycles
Ruckus Composites Inspects Thousands of Bikes with One Ultrasonic Thickness Gage
Ruckus Composites is a carbon fiber inspection and specialty repair shop located in Portland, Oregon, US. Founded in 2008, Ruckus has evaluated over 13,000 bicycles and repaired more than 6,000. The shop works with professional racing teams and bicycle shops all over the world.
CARBON REPAIR WITH RUCKUS’ SHAWN SMALL
Shawn Small of Ruckus Composites is our guest for this episode. This is going to be a great interview for any listener who has spent any amount of time on a carbon bike. Shawn is going to reveal a frame’s strong spots and the areas where it is most vulnerable....
The Gravel Ride Podcast
We had the pleasure to sit down with our buddy Craig over at The Gravel Ride podcast and talk carbon repair, gravel riding and 1x chainrings.
Nerd Alert Podcast: Flavel bikes, cheap MTB parts, and broken carbon frames
We talk with Caley Fretz about carbon fiber repair and we fixed his bike! This is a great conversation.
Pinarello Dogma F10 Seat Stay, Chain Stay, and Seat Tube Repair
Pinarello Dogma F10 We had a Pinarello Dogma F10 come into the shop today where the bike and rider had an unfortunate accident with a dog. Luckily the rider AND pup are okay, but the bike needs a quick stay at the Ruckus repair spa and the bike will be...
Small Buisness Resources
Shawn put together an article for our friends at the Professional Bicycle Mechanic Association about what resources are available for small business forward during this very challenging time! There are hard days ahead for our industry. At the time of year when we should be hiring and growing inventory to...
PIR Monday Night Race Series
PIR Monday Night Race Series The road racing season is upon us and we're excited to partner with PIR Monday Night Race Series: We are looking forward to seeing you out there! We are challenging ourselves, our coworkers, and you to come out and race. Get your bike back on...
Shawn Small SAMPE panelist
This event is being rescheduled. We will keep you informed when we know the new date. Shawn Small will be on a panel about carbon fiber inspection and repair with our local SAMPE chapter. If you have a composites interest or are a student come on out! Sponsored by the...