Smashed my E13 TRS Race Carbon Cranks: what to do now?

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Smashed my E13 TRS Race Carbon Cranks: what to do now?
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flag MiguelOsorioGomes
Posted: Oct 25, 2017 at 3:29 Quote
Dr-YTMTB wrote:
MiguelOsorioGomes wrote:
Dr-YTMTB wrote:


I’d put a little varnish or epoxy over it, for sure.

Epoxy wasn't recomended to me because it doesn't allow you to see if there's any crack developing...

Que estranha

I’d think you could see right through a thin layer of epoxy.

Well, it was an carbon repair expert company that told me..... What can I say...
flag sdken
Posted: Oct 25, 2017 at 7:41 Quote
onemind123 wrote:
Don't be a pussy, just ride it.

Bikes are meant to have scars.

Unless that scar develops a crack, then snaps.

To OP: Cranks look fine and I would confidently ride it myself. Although I did switch to alloy cranks (XTR's & Hope's) on all my bikes for this reason! Wink
flag Dr-YTMTB
Posted: Oct 25, 2017 at 8:49 Quote
MiguelOsorioGomes wrote:
Dr-YTMTB wrote:
MiguelOsorioGomes wrote:


Epoxy wasn't recomended to me because it doesn't allow you to see if there's any crack developing...

Que estranha

I’d think you could see right through a thin layer of epoxy.

Well, it was an carbon repair expert company that told me..... What can I say...

Fair enough. Can’t understand the logic behind that one since the Carbon is layed up in epoxy to begin with, and a thin layer should cure in a manner that could be easily seen through. But I’m no carbon fiber repair expert.
flag seraph
Posted: Oct 25, 2017 at 9:29 Quote
FWIW, the part that is damaged on your crank is the part of the arm where the carbon is thickest. With a tiny scrape like that I wouldn't be worried about riding it at all.
flag MiguelOsorioGomes
Posted: Nov 12, 2017 at 6:21 Quote
Thnks a lot all of you. Sorry for the delay but i am still traveling.

When I get home I’ll try them and i’ll give you all feedback.
flag MiguelOsorioGomes
Posted: Dec 21, 2017 at 4:55 Quote
Hi all again,

I have done some rides with the cranks now. And they look pretty stiff and durable to me. I'm keeping them scratched Smile

Thanks for the advice.

Regards,
flag MtbHendo
Posted: Nov 12, 2018 at 12:53 Quote
Fill it with Super glue, then put baking soda on the top. Cures hard as nails. That's how they fix carbon helicopter blades.
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