Carbon Framebuilding: Die Faserwickelmaschine – Ventures and

Today I''m switching gears from cross-continent trips to my further experiments in carbon fiber framebuilding. I''ve

Wiring carbon fiber board?

One way would be to buy a sealed enclosure from an electronics supply company and set it in a cavity carved out of

External carbon fiber vs. drilling holes in frame

In the event you can''t get the wire through an existing hole, you could cut it and splice it back together (solder/heat shrink). This will

Is it possible to convert a carbon fibre bike with cables that run

I have a 2008 Schwinn Ultra 2 Le Tour (carbon frame) with external cables. While it might look cool to have internal routing, I would

How to Cut Carbon Fibre Sheet, Tube and Parts

How do professionals trim carbon fibre parts? Do I need to seal cut edges on a carbon fibre part? Can I cut carbon fibre with a

How To Repair a Carbon Bike Frame at Home

After coming across a DIY carbon fiber repair kit on Amazon, I decided to try my hand at

Should You Drill Your Bike Frame For Internal Cable Routing

Is it possible to drill a bike frame to route cables internally? Do you need to change the

How to Customize a Carbon Fiber Tube Frame | Tools, Cutting Tips

Why Customizing a Carbon Fiber Tube Frame Takes More Than Just Tools Every builder eventually hits a wall — off-the-shelf parts

Custom 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Bike Frame

Custom 3D Printed Carbon Fiber Bike Frame: If you''re really into cycling and are on this site, chances are that over the years you''ve

Converting internal to external cabling

If you want external cables then you will need some form of downtube stops, under BB guide and maybe a rear mech''

Crafting Your Own Carbon Fiber Bicycle Frame: A DIY Guide

Are you a cycling enthusiast looking to take your love for biking to the next level? Have you ever considered building

How To Build Your Own Carbon Fiber Parts

This month we will show you how to “add lightness” by building your own carbon fiber body panels. Prior to using our

Drilling a carbon bike frame : r/CarbonFiber

I want to convert an older carbon frame to internal cable routing, and need to drill 2 small holes (3-4 mm), one in the downtube and

Drilling down tube on carbon frame for internal cable...

I have an Epic 29er I''ve been using an external dropper on and will be upgrading this Fall to a stealth - and moving to

How to Set Up a Full Internal Cable Routing Frame for a Sleek Look

By following these steps, you can achieve a sleek, professional appearance with a full internal cable routing frame. The

Drilling down tube on carbon frame for internal cable...

Get stick on cable guides and run external, unless of course you don''t like that frame and want it to crack. Any holes

Easy Ways to Work with Carbon Fiber (with Pictures)

Carbon fiber is a thin sheet of material commonly used to make bike, car, and even airplane parts. Because it''s strong

Making a Stephenson/Jansport Hipwings style Carbon Fiber External

I also have purchase some carbon fiber tubing of various dimensions and thicknesses to see what it takes to break

How To Make DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders and Body Panels

DIY Carbon Fiber Fenders The big test was making the fenders. I should have started with a

How to Bond Carbon Fiber | Permabond Engineering Adhesives

What is the best adhesive to bond carbon fiber reinforced polymer? Learn which types of adhesives bond well.

Internally routed cables

I''ve done a good number of conversions to wired Di2 with various internal, external wire routings, external battery, seat

How to Manufacture Carbon Fiber Parts

Learn how to make carbon fiber parts, including various carbon fiber layup and molding methods, and how

Black magic: How carbon fibre bicycle frames are made

How exactly is carbon fibre used to make a frame? What are the different construction methods? Why is the term itself

Enlarging a hole on carbon frame

I''ve enlarged/elongated holes on a few different carbon fiber frames with no issues. The only things you should be

Carbon Fiber Bicycle Repair : 12 Steps

This Instructables shows you how to repair a small crack in a carbon fiber bicycle frame. We also

Converting internal to external cabling

I''d like to convert the bike to external cabling, for both gears and brakes if it''s possible. Is there any way to do this? I''m

Customizing Carbon Fiber Parts: Techniques, Tools, and Pro Tips

This article offers a clear breakdown of carbon fiber fabrication techniques, shaping tools, safety precautions, and expert tips to help

Cable Routing Options

Internal cable routing is not retrofittable. We cannot install it on a preexisting frame. External cable routing usually can be added after

Tips and Tricks for Working with Carbon Fiber and Resin

Discover essential tips and tricks for working with carbon fiber and resin. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts, learn how to achieve

How to Make Carbon Fiber Parts (Including the Mold)

I walk you through the entire process of making a carbon fiber replica of a part, including

How to Set Up a Full Internal Cable Routing Frame for a Sleek Look

By hiding the cables within the frame, you achieve a cleaner look while also reducing drag and preventing cable

Clean external cable housing routing option for carbon frame

I''m also wondering if there''s a "non-bike-specific" product for routing cables that anyone here might have tried and had success with.

Carbon Framebuilding: Assembly of Frame 2 – Ventures and Adventures

Part 2 of frame 2. With the ability to churn out tubes on my fiberwinder cheaply and with mildly reckless abandon (see

From External to Internal Cable Routing: What''s the

Have you noticed that more and more high-end carbon fiber bike frames are upgrading from

Repair of a Broken Carbonfiber Bikeframe

Remove any loose parts on the broken part. You can do this by using a knife or something sharp to feel where you can remove some

Making your own forged carbon-fiber pieces at home is

Forged carbon-fiber is all the rage in high-performance applications. Did you know you can do it yourself at home—and

Internal Cable on Any Bike Frame : 9 Steps (with

Internal Cable on Any Bike Frame: I bought this bike for 40 bucks, which is next to nothing, so I decided to

Homemade Carbon Fiber Mountain Bike : 5 Steps (with Pictures

Homemade Carbon Fiber Mountain Bike: It''s been done a number of times before here on Instructables. Heck, it''s one of the places I

How to Make a Carbon Fibre Bike Frame From Start to Finish

Video tutorial showing the process of making a professional quality, race-ready carbon fibre bike frame from start to finish including

What Are The Recommended Binding Methods For A Carbon Fibre Chassis Frame?

Which bonding agents are ideal for carbon fibre in a structure that needs to withstand impact from many directions