| A hugely popular choice for cyclists, enthusiasts, and | | | | Reading the manual to the bicycle is the best way to |
| professionals is the carbon bicycle frame. Its strong | | | | be sure of correct care. These guides can be found |
| and light as a feather designs makes it a top pick all | | | | on the company websites or downloaded from other |
| around the world. Carbon fiber is an artificial material | | | | places online as well. Read and understand the book |
| made by putting several sheets of carbon together | | | | thoroughly before performing any services on the bike. |
| with the grain in opposite directions. This method | | | | The torque settings, special tools, and techniques as |
| makes a very strong bike that is extremely light in | | | | well as warranty information is covered in it. |
| weight. | | | | One can also visit specialty bike stores. Most shop |
| Customized carbon bicycles are very common among | | | | owners and employees are educated on the carbon |
| cyclists. This is because the process used to make | | | | products they sell. Even so, the best way to get the |
| them allows the manufacturer to create whatever | | | | information needed is the manual. If the book does not |
| design is needed or wanted. These bicycles do have a | | | | explain it, one should contact the company that made |
| fairly expensive price tag. This is not just a purchase, | | | | the bike. |
| but it is an investment. No matter if you are riding | | | | There are common sense methods of care one can |
| professionally or as a hobby, proper care should be | | | | practice everyday to help maintain their bike. The |
| taken of it. | | | | biggest of theses is parking. It is very common for |
| Even though this material is extremely strong and | | | | cyclists to lean their bike against a tree or a fence. |
| sturdy, correct care and maintenance of the bike is | | | | This is just an accident waiting to happen. It could |
| necessary to keep it functioning properly. Many do not | | | | easily fall causing irreparable damage, or at the very |
| know the difference in caring for a carbon fiber bicycle | | | | least expensive damage. Be sure to place it in a safe |
| versus steel, aluminum and titanium frames.Since | | | | place when it is parked. |
| carbon is man made, it works a little different. Metal | | | | Excessively hot temperatures could also weaken it. |
| typical shows its damage in the form of dents, bends, | | | | Avoid leaving a bike in the direct sunlight for long |
| and bulges. Carbon does not necessarily do this. One | | | | periods of time, or leaving in a hot car all day. Bikes |
| should be familiar with the material or could end up with | | | | should be stored in a place in which the heat is |
| a ruined bike. | | | | somewhat minimal. |
| One should also be aware of the sensitivity of the | | | | Regardless is something is built to be super strong or |
| object. Deep scratches or cuts obviously need to be | | | | not, caring for it is essential. This applies to a carbon |
| evaded when possible, but if it does happen the bike | | | | bicycle frame as well. They are an expensive piece of |
| should be looked over by a professional. These issues | | | | merchandise, and maintenance will keep them like new. |
| could lead to the break down of the carbon. | | | | |