I have a couple of Carbon frames that both have a patch where the carbon has worn through.
One is where the chainrings rubbed with mud and you can push the carbon in as it is soft, the other is inside the non-drive side chain stay and it has worn through a couple of layers of carbon.
Is it worth getting them repaired then selling them, or just selling them as is and letting the buyer get them repaired.
Or are they just fit for the skip.........
Carbon frames can be quite cheaply repaired "£50" ish- depending on the nature of the damage - your sound very do able.
Have you tried the likes of [url= http://www.carboncyclerepairs.co.uk/mountain-bike-repairs_6.html ]http://www.carboncyclerepairs.co.uk/mountain-bike-repairs_6.html[/url]
- If ones a 29er I may be interested 😉
There are specialists who will repair them, or you can buy kits to DIY.
Fine for your own continuing use, but I imagine the resale value of a pre-demaged carbon frame is probably very small, and most people would avoid in case of further underlying issues with it.
This thread needs spoons!
HQ Fibre also recommended.
No website but Google for testimonials etc.
What frames?
Damaged 456 frame here for anyone wanting to have a go at fixing a frame.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/viewitem?itemId=281153932471
Doesn't look too bad IMHO.
It isn't mine by the way.
One of them is a Moda Hardtail, the other a trek 9.9 Team issue. They are both 26" wheeled frames, one is mine, one was my son's - we have both gone to 29" wheels now, and were cleaning these up to sell when we noticed the damage.
That's why I was wondering what people's views were on their resale value - if any
Paul_m - is there any chance of some pics of the trek? Could be tempted with a side project 😀
Ditto the Moda!
Will get some pictures done tonight for both of you. Do you have emails in your profile