Carbon Fiber Bike Repair – Appleman Bicycles

Carbon Fiber Bike Repair

Carbon Fiber Bike Repair

DAMAGED – BROKEN – CRACKED – WHACKED

You might feel embarrassed, pissed, depressed or a little bit of each… your carbon frame is damaged 😭.

That’s agonizing, but there’s a good chance that your precious can be repaired. The repaired area is strong and durable.

It’s a myth that carbon can’t be repaired. Carbon fiber is actually the most repairable material for a bike frame! Read more about the myth.

Matt Appleman has been building custom carbon frames and repairing composites for 18 years and specializes in carbon bike repair. He’s seen all sorts of damage caused by crashes, cars, bike-racks, monkey-wrench-wielding-children and even the wind 💨.

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After

Get it Repaired

No Paint

Ride that battle scar proudly. Repairs are sanded smooth with a no-paint, no-maintenance raw carbon fiber aesthetic.
COST

Most repairs cost $400-500. The size, location, and squishiness of the damage affect the cost of repair.
TIME

Turnaround time is typically 1-2 weeks. Expedited 1-2 day turnaround for an additional $100. Same day repairs are available by quote.

Quote

★★★★★
“THANK YOU FOR GETTING MY BIKE FIXED IN TIME FOR WORLDS. THE REPAIR LOOKS GREAT, BIKE RIDES AWESOME.”

Tim T
★★★★★
“GOT THE REPAIRED FRAME BACK AND IT LOOKS FANTASTIC. COULDN’T BE MORE HAPPY WITH IT!”

JESSE S
★★★★★
“THANKS SO MUCH FOR MAKING THIS SO QUICK AND PAINLESS, I REALLY APPRECIATE IT.”

KELLEN G

Before

After

Top tube Repair
Seat tube repair
Top Tube Repair

Carbon Fiber Bike Repair FAQ's

You betcha! Carbon fiber is the most repairable frame material. Using high end carbon fiber and epoxy along with proper technique, repairs replace the damaged carbon with new, strong carbon. Frames repaired properly show no change in ride quality, strength, or stiffness.
Repaired areas of the frame are as strong or stronger than the original frame.
Appleman offers a 10 year warranty on carbon fiber repairs. Work involving metal like adding cable stops or water bottle bosses are not covered under warranty.
The warranty is transferable to a new owner with proof of the original repair.
That’s a great question.
Visual inspection of the frame is the best way to find damage as it can almost always be seen.
The “tap test” is another good way to evaluate composite damage, but takes some nuance and experience. When tapping your frame with a quarter, a dull “thud” is not a good sign.
If you have any questionable carbon, send pictures using the form above or in an email and your frame will be evaluated.
Any brand of bike can be repaired. The important thing is that it’s made out of carbon fiber. Even carbon E-bikes can be repaired.
Almost any type of damage and almost every location on the bike can be repaired.
Fully snapped, cracked, impacts, scratches, gouged, dinged, roof-rack damage, water bottle bolt replacement, aerobar extensions (make them longer).
No. It’s best to replace components like carbon handlebars , stems, rims, etc.
No! Clear access around the entire damaged tube is needed. Often, this is as simple as moving a cable, or removing the crank. When shipping your bike, removing as many components as practical will reduce shipping cost and minimize the possibility of damage.

You betcha! Carbon fiber is the most repairable frame material. Using high end carbon fiber and epoxy along with proper technique, repairs replace the damaged carbon with new, strong carbon. Frames repaired properly show no change in ride quality, strength, or stiffness.
Appleman offers a 10 year warranty on carbon fiber repairs. Work involving metal like adding cable stops or water bottle bosses are not covered under warranty.
The warranty is transferable to a new owner with proof of the original repair.
Any brand of bike can be repaired. The important thing is that it’s made out of carbon fiber. Even carbon E-bikes can be repaired.
No. It’s best to replace components like carbon handlebars , stems, rims, etc.

Repaired areas of the frame are as strong or stronger than the original frame.
That’s a great question.
Visual inspection of the frame is the best way to find damage as it can almost always be seen.
The “tap test” is another good way to evaluate composite damage, but takes some nuance and experience. When tapping your frame with a quarter, a dull “thud” is not a good sign.
If you have any questionable carbon, send pictures using the form above or in an email and your frame will be evaluated.
Almost any type of damage and almost every location on the bike can be repaired.
Fully snapped, cracked, impacts, scratches, gouged, dinged, roof-rack damage, water bottle bolt replacement, aerobar extensions (make them longer).
No! Clear access around the entire damaged tube is needed. Often, this is as simple as moving a cable, or removing the crank. When shipping your bike, removing as many components as practical will reduce shipping cost and minimize the possibility of damage.