Recently we at Ruckus Comp launched the Carbon.Access.Tool., the next step in the evolution of the key chain. The initial launch was well-received but we want to realize the C.A.T.'s full potential and take it to the next level. We turned to Kickstarter because we want to secure the necessary...
Internal Hose
We can do some pretty fun modifications to carbon fiber. This is a cyclocross bike that needed some internal routing for a hydraulic hose.
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Time CX Bike
Here's a unique repair solution: Sam from Lakeside bikes brought in this Time cyclocross bike. TIME uses a seat mast system with a 27.8 diameter mini-post coming out of an extended seat tube. Problem was, the post was a little short for Sam. Left with no options for a slightly-longer-than-stock-but-still-mini 27.8 seatpost, Sam...
One man’s trash is another man’s Pherrari
Our friend Pher inherited a pretty advanced frame from his friend - a Giant TCR Advanced to be exact. The frame had three problems, though: 1. The top tube was broken. 2. The seat mast was broken. 3. The frame was not custom painted with Pher decals. Here at Ruckus,...
Liz So What? Who? Where? When? and Why?
Ruckus rider Liz So is an elite Chicago cyclocross racer renowned for her tiny stature, huge smile, ridiculous kit, and her fabulous baking skills. She's a fearless rider, and she's not afraid to go down shredding. Liz recently started mountain bike racing - on a carbon cyclocross bike. And she...
Ruckus Used Carbon Buyers Guide
Buying used carbon bikes can be awesome. It can also be not awesome. Time after time, we've seen broken-hearted people walk in with broken carbon that they just bought. After four years of repairing damaged carbon fiber, we’ve seen some few dodgy deals. Learn from our customers' mistakes. Follow these tips...
Dropout Repair
One of the hardest things to repair on a carbon fiber bike is the dropout. The primary reason why it's so hard is because it is next to impossible to get a replacement part (trust me we have tried). There are so many small variations that make each dropout truly...
Derailleur Upgrades
A local rider and friend of Ruckus broke his SRAM XX rear derailleur awhile back. The part that broke was a slightly wussy nylon cable guide, all his attempts were sadly futile to find a replacement part. To continue honing our abilities to mill and lathe aluminum I decided to...
Water Bottle Bosses
Sometimes carbon repair can mean re-installing water bottle bosses back into a frame.