Carbon saddle repair

[VTR1000SP2]

Greetings!

I've reached out to Ruckus and they don't repair components. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions... neither looking to break the bank nor am I interested in messing around with resins and carbon myself.

Any suggestions?

[Ken Robb]

If a repair fails while you're riding on it it will be a literal PITA. :)

[VTR1000SP2]

If a repair fails while you're riding on it it will be a literal PITA. :)

Lol

[yinzerniner]

Greetings!

I've reached out to Ruckus and they don't repair components. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions... neither looking to break the bank nor am I interested in messing around with resins and carbon myself.

Any suggestions?

Have you contacted Drew at CycloCarbon? He's usually up for fixing anything, although he specializes in frames and wheels.

But depending on the saddle it might make more economic sense to just ditch it.

[kramnnim]

Have you contacted Drew at CycloCarbon? He's usually up for fixing anything, although he specializes in frames and wheels.

But depending on the saddle it might make more economic sense to just ditch it.

This ^

[TunaAndBikes]

Maybe he can help, he's in Montreal as well.
If i recall correctly he's an ex Bombardier worker that started doing this full time.

[VTR1000SP2]

There's a good chance this will end up in my brother's junk pile if I can't find an economical solution.

[jmoore]

What's the risk vs reward between riding a repaired carbon saddle and saving a little cash?

[kramnnim]

Worst case you get a butt full of carbon fiber splinters and crash and cause other people to crash... :banana:

[sales guy]

what kind of saddle? what kind of damage?

[jmoore]

Worst case you get a butt full of carbon fiber splinters and crash and cause other people to crash... :banana:

and you tear up your nice Assos bibs :)

[yinzerniner]

and you tear up your nice Assos bibs :)

Well if all else fails he could just take a cue from Florida Man by ditching the saddle altogether....
https://twitter.com/_FloridaMan/status/1102289910562607104?s=20

But whatever happens please don't try an immediate illegal remedy for the torn Assos bibs....
https://twitter.com/FloridaMan__/status/1161019045933539328?s=20

[C50]

Without knowing what type of repair is needed (seat rails or shell) I won't say whether it is a good idea or not but I would definitely contact Joey Robison at framedoctor911.com. He not only does carbon fiber repair and frame restoration in the bike world but does some pretty cool carbon fiber projects including his own Porsche 914. I have personally worked with him on a carbon fiber saddle project and I am confident that if the repair can be done and should be done Joey can walk you through all the pros and cons of doing it.

[SoCalSteve]

Greetings!

I've reached out to Ruckus and they don't repair components. Wondering if anyone has any suggestions... neither looking to break the bank nor am I interested in messing around with resins and carbon myself.

Any suggestions?

You are lucky that you are not doing business with them. They are horrible!

[prototoast]

As someone who dabbles in carbon fiber, I would say this depends a lot on what the damage is. Carbon rails would be very difficult and likely cost-prohibitive to repair. Other parts of the saddle may be doable depending on what the damage is.

[R3awak3n]

there is a reason most carbon places don't do forks, wheels, bars and saddles. Also, would probably cost at least half of the price of the saddle.

[VTR1000SP2]

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It’s in the shell as pictured


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[prototoast]

It’s in the shell as pictured


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Okay, that actually looks repairable. You could try doing it yourself (that's what I'd do), but if you find someone to repair it (I second the prior recommendation for Drew @ CycloCarbon), it would probably be at least $100, which might not make it a good financial decision.

[R3awak3n]

I agree that would be a good candidate for a DIY

[VTR1000SP2]

Appreciate the reply's. I have reached out to a few more repair businesses and the lowest quote so far is $120. Supplies would be a fraction of that so I may actually try this myself.

Any tips or suggestions on doing it right the first time?

[prototoast]

Any tips or suggestions on doing it right the first time?

Do a dry run of whatever you plan to do to get compaction. Use more carbon fiber than you need so you can sand it smooth. When all is said and done, you'll appreciate what a good deal $120 was.

[VTR1000SP2]

Do a dry run of whatever you plan to do to get compaction. Use more carbon fiber than you need so you can sand it smooth. When all is said and done, you'll appreciate what a good deal $120 was.


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[C40_guy]

Do a dry run of whatever you plan to do to get compaction. Use more carbon fiber than you need so you can sand it smooth. When all is said and done, you'll appreciate what a good deal $120 was.

I came to the same conclusion when I considered repairing my fiberglass kayak. With the investment in all of the supplies, equipment, gear, etc., it was cheaper to have a local boat repairer do the repair. And she's a cyclist, so it was a win all around!

[Ken Robb]

duct tape!:)

[VTR1000SP2]

duct tape!:)



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