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On my C'dale Supersix Himod I've use Deda long expander 70 mm instead C'dale light construction, Hopefully I can avoid carbon steer tube breaking under load. I have accumulated many samples of 10-50mm rings from cutting the head tube. High-quality carbon fiber has thin walls and can withstand enormous compressive loads. Chinese brands and even middle-end line Canyon have thick walls. Despite this, they break very easily. I don't have an accurate frame to test for fracture load, but cheap carbon is dangerous to ride.

Incredible. Was that dropout originally a plug-end inserted into chainstay tube or did they cut right angle at a crack and "create" the male plug end with filler? Why would anyone make a bad steel splint when making a stiff, custom-fit CF splint (that wouldn't have rusted) was the simpler solution? I guess no CF and epoxy in the cabinet, just bondo and paint?

Mate, that's less than ideal. WTF. 😂

Less than ideal

Always buy the seller.

And this is why I will never own a carbon frame. Carbon frames are dangerous for bicycles regardless of cost/manufacturer. A steel or alloy frame will generally give waring signs before complete structural failure, cracks/creaking etc. How many used carbon frames hide a multitude of sins behind a lash up paint job. And that's just the parts of the frame you can see!

that's rather grotesque.

You've been sorely missed. Thanks to your scan and detailed report of my poorly made Lynskey carbon fork they begrudgingly sent me a new one. Thanks.

The 2nd greatest Aussie after Mark 'Chopper' Reid. 👍

Steel is so real it even repairs carbon.

Nah, it'll be fine 👍

Expensive road bikes are the biggest industry Con going...For every 80 pro frames made for the Tour...they expect a failure rate of 10 frames...Carbon fibre is the only construction material that cannot be tested for its breaking point...because its so inconsistent ....This is why people like James Cameron who is a certified engineer...refuse to use it ...Also failure in the fork crown is common...leading to bad accidents !

Oh no carbon fibre

That is an absolutely Perfect job. Top repair. What on earth are you going on aboyt Raoul? 😂😂😂😂 it's a Steel frame with carbon bits stuck to it here n there....😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅 Anyways I hope all is good with you mate. Happy to see you're still doin' them great Carbon videos. Cheers.😉

That explains why people love the ride quality of C50/60 frames… they are steel bikes! 😂 Yes I’m joking.

No drama - just machine an equivalent steel dropout and weld it to the rest of the steel tube.

Looks to me like a good repair idea, ‘just’ poorly executed. 😁

Does magnet “stick” to other chain stay ?

Importer: "not a problem we will have your frame fixed under warranty" Would be interesting to know the history of this frame, if the customer knew it was repaired, did they buy 2nd hand etc. Ive heard of some real dodgy stuff done at the factory even, like last years paint scheme under this years paint scheme etc.

I take it that you scanned the none drive side just to be sure..

all carbon frames are crap

Less than ideal

Back in the day, Colnagos had steel frames & forks. Maybe the repairer was just harking back to Colnago's roots?

Oh wow he should've used a ti tube if not carbon

"I've got a mate who's a welder"

Merci!

Wby do this when the proper repair takes the same effort?

I wonder how the bike felt while riding. One side carbon, one side steel, must have felt awkward!

Maybe this was the best someone could do before they would throw this away, or perhaps someone paid a full price for this who knows. It was still holding up when it reached you no? Not saying it's good work, but kept it going until they found someone better.

Significantly less than ideal ... Great to see you're still going

One of the more unusual ones! What have you seen that's more "unusual" than this?!?

Oh my god.

Great to have you back, thanks.

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Maybe they were "thinking" that if orthopedic surgeons can fix peoples broken bones with surgical steel / 312L or titanium screws, plates and pins then.......

Justr a paint crack.

I’ve never been more aware of the possibility that my carbon head tube could explode or shear off than after subscribing to your channel. Always interesting reviews.

Good to see you back Raoul - glad that guy didn't "repair" the fork. :((

Great to have you back on you tube.

*A true **_hybrid_** bike !*

He’s back!

Whoever 'repaired' that turned it into a death trap waiting to happen.

Right, that's criminal, isn't it?

Less than ideal

🤣🤣

What a video to have you back with!

And they reckon some strange things happen in the Bermuda Triangle. Welcome back 👍👍

That is unusual. I wonder if it is worth repairing, maybe for sentimental value.

Gotta admire the thinking behind this: “Oh its plastic, that’ll never hold up. Lemme just put in a steel tube instead. Much better for storing in the bike stand at the pub” 👍👍😋

That's very scary. Can't imagine riding that bike when something went wrong, disaster.