Author Topic: Carbon Rim Rock Scrape (opinions please)  (Read 1577 times)

hagerd

Carbon Rim Rock Scrape (opinions please)
« on: April 25, 2022, 03:07:08 PM »
Hi All, managed to scrape my carbon rim on a rock after a small bail. This is the first time I've owned carbons wheels. What should i do about something like this? Ignore? Sand and epoxy? retire? Looking for input. I find myself being nervous about it, especially as its up front. Thanks! Oh these are ICAN 935E.





1Sigma

Re: Carbon Rim Rock Scrape (opinions please)
« Reply #1 on: April 25, 2022, 07:21:31 PM »
Assuming it was from a scrape against a rock, my unprofessional would be that it is just cosmetic. 

I’d ride on them
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FullCarbonAlchemist

Re: Carbon Rim Rock Scrape (opinions please)
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2022, 08:44:27 PM »
As long as you don’t get any radiating cracks you’re probably OK. Damage looks fairly superficial.

I wouldn’t go dropping into double black diamonds on that, but it could easily be stable for years under reasonable average riding conditions.

jfcb

Re: Carbon Rim Rock Scrape (opinions please)
« Reply #3 on: April 28, 2022, 03:55:33 AM »
Nothing to worry about. My MTB rims have many scratches of similar depth like that. The carbon is not damaged.
From optical point of view you can use nail polish or a car scratch remover to cover it a bit.