[boxrick]

Last week I was cycling out in the Alps and had a bit of an accident when we were in a village, sadly I couldn’t unclip properly because of mud from cycling the previous day and fell over a rock. 

I am currently awaiting the verdict of my insurance company to come back to me, but if I was to go and get this repaired what are my options and likely cost?

Can anyone recommend some good carbon fibre repair shops in the northwest of England?

Here is the damage:

Sadly the carbon has been weakened and has basically screwed the frame. 

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[VeloUSA]

I agree with fenix, chat with

I agree with fenix, chat with a carbon repair expert. Although outer carbon damage may appear minimal the underlaying carbon may be damaged/severed.

[fenix]

Google rob hayles and his
Google rob hayles and his carbon repair stuff. He posts up before and after pics and they look worse than yours.

[alansmurphy]

Insurance… New bike!
Insurance… New bike!

[madcarew]

Not sure if teh ?crack? in

Not sure if the ?crack? in the orange area is damage to the fibres? If not, it looks like only clear coat and perhaps some epoxy damage. On that basis it is probably ok to ride. I had a similar accident in snow, and broke my seat stay entirely through. It was repaired by Graeme Pearson of NZ (who has been manufacturing high end carbon bikes as long as they’ve been manufacturing carbon bikes )and it rides perfectly (got me to the world champs last year). So, From the photos it doesn’t look like the frame is stuffed at all, but even if the damage was right through, take it to a competent carbon frame builder / repairer and it will be 100% again. However, if the frame wasn’t too old, and you can’t find a frame repairer who will warranty their work, then you may yet get a new frame from the insurers. 

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