Tag Archives: aluminum

Repairing Aluminum Frame With Carbon

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Matt Gholson

Back in early 2014 I fixed a crack in my Ksyrium Elite rear wheel by wrapping it in carbon.  3 years later I still ride those wheels and probably have put at least a couple thousand on them though they … Continue reading →

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Aluminum Wheel Repair with Carbon

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Matt Gholson

I am very surprised that my Kysrium wheel repair has been holding up.  I’ve got close to 1000 miles on the repair now without a problem.  With that success under my belt I turned to an old Dura Ace Open … Continue reading →

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Little Things: Super Light Chainring Bolts

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Matt Gholson

  Last year in fall my bike started making some mysterious popping noises.  My Dad advised me to check my crank bolts and as usual he was right.  I bought this Shimano crank last winter on ebay.  It had been customized … Continue reading →

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