Replacing h2o bottle bosses seems easy...until you accidentally split a frame legnthwise. Tune in to this #carbonqueries for our take on how to safely replace these bosses.
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#Carbonqueries – ep 6 – Drilling my own fork mounts?
Here is a question that we get frequently: "how do I drill into my fork to add custom cage mounts". Drilling into carbon and installing bosses is quite complicated and borderline dangerous, so tune in for our answer to this complex modification!
#Carbonqueries – ep 5 – What should I look for in a used bike?
Here's one of our favorite questions to answer, what should you look for in a used bike? Tune in for our tips on how to inspect bikes on the spot and what to look for safety-wise when purchasing a used frame.
#Carbonqueries – ep 4 – How Broken is too Broken to Ride?
Here's one we get ALL THE TIME: "how broken is too broken to ride". The answer might be more complicated than you think! Tune in to find out.
#Carbonqueries – ep 3 – Dissimilar Materials? Alloy Corrosion?
In today's episode we reel back to a question we received about why alloy bottom brackets corrode in carbon frames. In short, it is for lots of reasons, one of them being the dissimilarity in materials.
The Dog-On-It #HotDogsOutside
For ten years Ruckus Composites has been pushing the boundaries of material science investigation. We’ve brought carbon repair to the mainstream. We’ve Repaired more than 8k bikes. We’ve solved countless problems within the bike industry, but one question still plagues us… What the hell is Titanium good for? After all...
#Carbonqueries – ep 2 – Clearcoat yellowing?
Clear coats: what are they exactly and why do they yellow? A tougher answer than you might think. Tune into this #carbonqueries episode for the full answer.
#Carbonqueries – ep 1 – Chemical Stripping Agent?
We've been getting so many #carbonqueries for our "Fiber Side Chats" Podcast that we decided to start a Q/A only series. Look for more of these short episodes a few times a week. The first episode of the #carbonqueries asks the question, "can you recommend a good chemical stripping agent...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 12 – We Are One Composites
The Duo returns for the 12th episode of the FSC. In this edition they interview Dustin Adams, C.E.O. of a startup composite wheel company in British Columbia. They chat about what it's like to start a composite outfit from ground zero, the benefits of complete product control, why made in...
Fiber Side Chats – Episode 11 – McGovern Cycles
The duo returns for the 11th episode. For this round, they interview Chris and Cody of www.mcgoverncycles.com/ a newer carbon bicycle company out of CA. Chris, a former racer, talks about his experiences as a pro and how they have influenced nearly every aspect of his company. Cody, the engineer...




