Repairing Carbon Frames
We can repair damage to most any brand of carbon fiber frame. From minor chain suck to frames broken in half. We can even make a flexy frame stiffer. The repair job is usually hard to notice and people are surprised at how good they look. We don't repair problems with frames that are a result of bad design. This includes most aluminum-to-carbon bonding. We do not repair carbon handlebars or forks. We can repair damage to carbon wheels. We don't repair wheels that have damage on the braking surface.
A few examples of how typical seatstay repairs looks, showing how it is smooth but the carbon pattern is not perfectly matching on clearcoated frames:
Fork Inspection: We do inspect forks for symmetry and structural integrity. We have solved chronic speed wobble by replacing asymmetrical carbon forks. Click Here to see the inspection we do for symmetry.
Estimates: If you'd like to get an estimate for what it might cost to repair your frame or wheel, Have a look at this form first. If that doesn't give you an idea, send a decent digital photo to repairs@calfeedesign.com. We will give you a non-binding estimate that is usually pretty close to the actual cost.
How to Send a Frame for Repair/Refinishing:
- Frame and fork must be entirely bare of parts. Fork must be separated from
frame.
- Crown race can be left on fork.
- Frame must be accompanied by a filled repair form.
- Shipping Information
- We prefer FedEx , UPS or DHL, as USPS isn't very reliable for our location.
Brands of frame (or wheel) we have successfully repaired: Trek, Kestrel, Giant, Colnago, Look, Cervelo, Ridley, Scott, Bianchi, Time, Orbea, Corima, LeMond, Cannondale, Fondriest, Merckx, DeRosa, Quintana Roo, Wilier, Aegis, Specialized, CarBent, Zipp, Softride, Hed, Nimble.