Missy Elliott famously asked, "Is it worth it?" Well, in this episode, we tackle the same question for Carbon Fiber Repair. Our answer, "Let us work it". Do we believe all bikes can be saved? Tune in to find out.
#CarbonQueries ep 17 Cutting Carbon Steer Tubes?
The trio returns for another episode! In this episode, they answer a question submitted by Angry Catfish Bicycles in Minnesota: "Can I use Finish Line Pink Bike Wash to help mitigate dust when cutting my steer tube?" A great question indeed! Find the extended answer in this edition. - angrycatfishbicycle.com/...
#Carbonqueries ep16 Poor Repair Quality?
The trio returns for another episode! Today, our friends from Rotterdam asked us the question, "what can happen to poor repairs?" In short, they normally don't last long. Tune in for the science behind stress risers, what makes a quality repair and more! - Please Like, Comment, Share and Give...
#CarbonQueries – ep15 – Carbon Fiber Fatigue Life?
The duo returns for the 15th #carbonqueries, and they brought along a very special guest. For this episode, the three of them discuss the fatigue life of carbon both in theory and practicality. Does carbon actually have infinite fatigue life? Can a perfect carbon part be made in reality? Tune...
#Carbonqueries – ep 14 – Woven Fabric vs UD? Carbon Fiber Helmets?
The duo returns for another #carbonqueries! In this episode they answer two related questions; one relating to the marketability and actual usage of unidirectional vs woven fabrics, and the other regarding carbon fiber in cycling helmets. Thanks to our listeners for two more excellent question submissions.
The Fiber Side Chats -ep15 – Elevated Materials and Carbon Up-Cycling
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The duo returns for the 15th episode! In today's chat, they sit down with Elevated Materials out of Los Angeles, a carbon fiber up cycling and production outfit. They also make impressive carbon fiber skateboards! Their conversation starts on what is up cycling, and continues through why it matters for...
#CarbonQueries – ep 13 – Carbon Fiber Driveshafts?
Big news from EuroBike 18 dropped in the past few days. Ceramic Speed, a Dutch drivetrain and bearing company, released a prototype concept of a carbon fiber driveshaft drivetrain. We think it is pretty amazing! Tune in to this episode for our thoughts on the design, aesthetics and potential uses.
The Fiber Side Chats -ep14 – Live! From Scalehouse’s “Voices” Series
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For this episode, the duo went to Bend OR for a live recording Q/A session with Scalehouse, a non-profit and member supported arts and culture organization. We talk all about Ruckus: who we are, what we do, why we love hot dogs and much much more. Do not miss thus...
#Carbonqueries – ep 12 – The Future?
For this episode the duo discusses the future of carbon fiber. Will computers and robots be able to fully automate layup and production? What will resins be like in fifteen years? What technology today is too expensive but will be mainstream soon? Listen to all this and more...today! The future...
#Carbonqueries – ep 11 – Trade Shows?
For this edition of the #carbonqueries, we answer a question about trade shows, specifically, which ones we attend and why. We discuss new NDT ideas like laser shearography and flash thermograpy. Finally, the discussion includes a dissection of the "I gotta guy" quotient and how it pertains to multiple realms...