A playful image showing two carbon fiber road bicycles in a pot over a lit gas burner in a kitchen. Here at Ruckus Composites, we have been cooking up some exciting new bicycle science, but it’s not yet ready to serve. Never fear, we will dish out some tasty Instagram...
Carbon Footprint of Frame Repair at Ruckus Composites
Carbon frame repair produces up to 95% fewer greenhouse gas equivalent emissions compared to replacement. Repairing a damaged carbon frame is not only less expensive than purchasing a replacement, it’s also better for the planet. Repair keeps bicycles out of landfills and on the road and trails. In addition, fewer...
The “Right to Repair” Movement’s Impact on the Cycling Industry
What is the "Right to Repair" movement? What does this mean for me as a consumer, what does Ruckus Composites have to do with it, and how does it ultimately benefit my local bike shop?
Assessing Carbon Fiber Bicycle Paint Adhesion Using Tape Testing
By Heather Wilson, Technical Writer, and Shawn Small, Owner and Engineer, Ruckus Composites In this installment of Bike Science Friday, we are going to be paying our first visit to the Ruckus Composites playground of abandoned frames. Here we will witness a smack-down between a highly-engineered tape and the paint on...
Investigation of Carbon Fiber Composite Surface Preparation Processes for Making Unshakeable Bonds
James Bond may like his martinis shaken, not stirred, but here at Ruckus Composites we prefer our bonds to be unshakeable. Repair of carbon fiber composite bicycles requires removing the damaged composite and replacing it with new composite lay-up.
Science Fridays
Our motto is “Better Service through Science,” and we are excited to announce a new series of posts exploring the intersection of cycling and science. Some posts will be juicy little morsels to be savored in a few minutes between Zoom meetings, and others will take a deeper dive into...
Customer Repair Strategist
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.
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...