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  • Gouged carbon swingarm
  • davosaurusrex
    Full Member

    Swingarm damage

    So my lovely new carbon Mondraker Crafty suffered this transit damage today, slightly gutted. The biggest rub is fairly deep. What say the forum carbon experts? I’m guessing the carbon is thick enough that it’s not an issue structurally? And should I put something on there to protect it, nail polish or something?

    lightfighter762
    Free Member

    If no fibres exposed I would just hit it with easy composites ef1 which is black. Tape it so it sets flush and forget it.

    dovebiker
    Full Member

    Doesn’t look too serious/just cosmetic as the swingarm material will be a couple of mm thick. I would rub it down to smooth it out and apply a clear lacquer to seal the surface and maybe some protective tape as it’s where bikes are likely to suffer minor damage in transit, falling over and general use – maybe one of those faux carbon chain stay protectors?

    nickjb
    Free Member

    That wouldn’t bother me riding wise. Just ride it or touch up the paint then ride it

    simono5
    Full Member

    Had same, maybe worse, following a bale and rock strike in the Peaks.

    Took mine to a bike spray shop who filled and re-sprayed the section.

    Although the paint eventually rubbed off due to heal rub, I’ve had zero issues structurally.

    Just forget it and send it.

    Speshpaul
    Full Member

    In the words of Boris Johnson, I’ve ridden worse.
    I’d hit it with some polish or tcut first see how it looks. Then maybe some Matt Matt lacquer

    davosaurusrex
    Full Member

    Cheers guys. Frame is UD carbon, no paint (I think) so just need to figure best filler for colour match and longevity, prob something clear matt as said, any suggestions?

    footflaps
    Full Member

    Annoying, but I’d happily ride that…

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