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Repairing Carbon Frames
We are proud to offer the benefit of our 20 years experience with composites to the owners of all carbon bike frames. Many major carbon frame companies refer riders to us for their frame repairs, and to help solve design issues. Hundreds of bike shops from across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe have been able to provide their customers with an affordable alternative to Crash Replacements.
Our unique molding process uses the best quality 3k carbon fiber weave to create forms that are shapely, lightweight, and extremely strong. From minor scratches to stuck seatposts to frames destroyed by the dreaded endo or that startling encounter with the garage door; we've repaired over 2,100 frames since 2003.
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:
Calfee Design offers professional touch up paint to return frames to their original appearance. We even repaint frames with any design you can dream of, from complete factory replications (why not have this year's paint job?) to full custom paint schemes. We can even design it for you.
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: Occasionally we may elect to solve problems caused by poor design, either through reinforcement, modification, or simple elbow grease. However, we may also opt to reject such projects.
Frequently rejected repair requests are ones that involve aluminum-to-carbon bonding, carbon handlebars, forks, and damage involving the braking surface of carbon wheels.
Email repairs@calfeedesign.com for information on estimates and lead times. All email and telephone estimates are non-binding. On average, the process takes around 30 days, but varies with volume of business and the complexity of your project.
Have a look at the repair form first.
How to Send a Frame for Repair or Refinishing:
- Strip it Frame and fork must be entirely bare of parts. Fork must be separated from frame. Crown race can be left on fork.
- Fill out the form Please include the printout of the form,, enveloped and secured in the box. Without it we may not be able to identify your frame. It is also your service agreement.
- Ship it to us Ship to the address on the form. We prefer FedEx , UPS or DHL.
Brands we've fixed:
Abici Orbea Cervelo Hed Zipp Trek Scott Specialized Look Ridley Kuota Pinarello Giant Colnago Bianchi Wilier Fuji Corima Blue Reynolds De Rosa Eddy Merckx Lemond Litespeed Time Javelin Cinelli Vellum Koga Miyata Marin Ibis Isaac Guru Raleigh Klein Campagnolo Cannondale Felt Jamis FSA Kestrel and more.
More repair examples:
Calfee Design warrants to the original registered customer that its repairs are free of manufacturer's defects for a period of 5 years from the original date of service. If Calfee Design determines a repair defective, Calfee Design will rework the repair free of charge. If the repair failed due to a design defect of the original frame. the repair rework must be paid for by the customer. On rare occasion, Calfee Design may refuse to rework the product if it determines that the rework will not correct the original design problem. All build-up/break-down labor and shipping costs will be the sole responsibility of the owner. All frames must be completely disassembled before being returned to Calfee Design. This warranty does not apply to normal wear and tear, defects or failures resulting from abuse, neglect, accidents, improper maintenance, or unauthorized modification.
Under no circumstances shall Calfee Design be liable for any damages or injuries incurred by the use of the Repair Servise. This includes, but is not limited to: lost profits, lost savings, and incidental or consequential damages or injuries arising from the use of, or inability to use this product. The limited warranty set forth in this agreement may not be extended or modified by any Calfee Design Dealer, Agent or Employee. Calfee Design does not assume any liability or make any warranty except as stated in this limited warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights depending on your state. Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties, or the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages; therefore, the limitations and exclusions set forth in this warranty may not apply to you.