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Cosmic Carbone SLS crack

by speedlogic56
Wed, Aug 16, 2017 19:10
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I recently purchase a set of used 2015 Cosmic Carbone SLS wheels but upon checking them i notice a small crack on the carbon section. Since the spokes are attached to the aluminum part, will i be able to ride just fine? will this be an issue riding?

please advise, 

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sergius | 7 years ago
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Air pressure depends somewhat on your weight, I weigh 65kg and generally run at 85-90PSI (which is probably a bit high).

Even though the carbon fairing isn't structural, I'd still do something (tape/glue) to try and prevent the crack getting any bigger.

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speedlogic56 replied to sergius | 7 years ago
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sergius wrote:

Air pressure depends somewhat on your weight, I weigh 65kg and generally run at 85-90PSI (which is probably a bit high).

Even though the carbon fairing isn't structural, I'd still do something (tape/glue) to try and prevent the crack getting any bigger.

I am 81kg and my bike is 56cm (Large). Definitely i will try to get the carbon fixed.

I live in Miami Florida (USA)

thanks, 

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bauchlebastart | 7 years ago
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The carbon section is only a faring and as such is non structural, you'll  be fine riding it. If your still worried take the tyre off and inspect the Aluminium rim

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wycombewheeler replied to bauchlebastart | 7 years ago
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bauchlebastart wrote:

The carbon section is only a faring and as such is non structural, you'll  be fine riding it. If your still worried take the tyre off and inspect the Aluminium rim

+1

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davel replied to wycombewheeler | 7 years ago
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wycombewheeler wrote:
bauchlebastart wrote:

The carbon section is only a faring and as such is non structural, you'll  be fine riding it. If your still worried take the tyre off and inspect the Aluminium rim

+1

+2: agree, but I'd still rather have someone else try it and report back.

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speedlogic56 replied to wycombewheeler | 7 years ago
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wycombewheeler wrote:
bauchlebastart wrote:

The carbon section is only a faring and as such is non structural, you'll  be fine riding it. If your still worried take the tyre off and inspect the Aluminium rim

+1

 

Thats what i thought, since the carbon is not part at all of the sructure, the wheel should be fine. Also, the wheel is very true like like a brand new one. How much air you guys think i should put? 110 or 120 psi?

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VeloUSA | 7 years ago
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Stop riding on the wheel and get it repaired. Not a good idea to continue riding when the crack is next to a spoke hole.

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Richard1982 | 7 years ago
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FyberLite or somewhere might be able to fix them. I snapped a frame in half and they fixed it no problem. As it is I wouldn't be riding on it.

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.fibre-...

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speedlogic56 | 7 years ago
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Side view of the crack

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speedlogic56 | 7 years ago
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Please advice, thanks. 

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