Gravel races are a lot of fun, and the variable terrain and weather play into that. However, muddy events can take a toll on your bike and gear.
Much of the mess can be cleaned up and many parts on your bike can be brought back to life with some basic maintenance. But if your carbon frame got ground down, how do you assess the damage? What's cosmetic, and what's structural?
I talk to a few brands and the founder of a carbon bike repair company.
0:00 intro
3:33 carbon damage?
4:18 Giant policy
5:28 Trek policy
6:30 Ventum policy
7:22 anonymous brand comment
8:58 Broken Carbon
20:02 CeramicSpeed assessment
23:13 Factor assessment
26:57 conclusion
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