Whilst clearly we can repair most areas of damage on a carbon frame, can the same be said for carbon wheels? Carbon wheels are certainly a lot more subjective in terms of whether a repair is viable, but we can effect repairs to some areas. The areas that we generally can’t repair are fracturing to […]
If you have ever enquired for a quote or had a repair or restoration work carried out by CBR, you’ll know that we require a completely stripped and clean frame to work on. We can, of course, strip it for you. Yes, even little things such as bottle cage bolts, hangers, cable guides and bearings […]
Take your favourite bike and come away with an inspiring personalised bike that is an extension of you. Our client liked to introduce a Hummingbird concept to her bike. After some ‘mood boarding’ we sprayed the wonderful bird colours as an effect juxtaposed with a flat gold ‘tattoo’ graphic of the bird near the head […]
One of our oldest trade customers Simon Baxter from Cadenza Cycles in North Yorkshire drove down to sort out this rather precious Ferrari badged Colnago C60 on behalf of his client. Respect! Being a particular client, understandably Simon chose to make the journey to CBR to ensure the best possible result. The top tube was […]
At the close of 2016 I had time to reflect on some of the more challenging ‘repairs’ we undertake on dropouts and to highlight some of the myths surrounding why, in most cases, it is not possible to repair long term without an industrial solution. Here is why – Carbon Fibre drop-outs are injection moulded […]
Do not be tempted to clamp it (or any other carbon frame) on the top tube. The F8 is an undeniably successful race bike but mind how you go. As with any hi-end race machine they need to be treated with great care. That is part of the enjoyment of owning an expensive Pinarello but […]
We are a bike hospital. All our bikes are treated in a dirt free state-of-the-art facility based in Leatherhead Surrey. If you want your bike repaired, restored and serviced correctly then trust the world’s leading bike restoration specialists. Some fly in to see us like Kimberly Renee Shah, TEAM USA. You don’t have to be […]
One of the more serious fractures to inflict on a bike. This repair required moulds to ensure bearing seat profiles were 100% accurate to Trek tolerances ensuring, apart from failing, that you dont have any creek often associated with the BB bearings…Those who hate noise know what I am talking about..
Here are a few notable repairs completed this week: Cannondale Synapse chainstay keeping us honest! A beloved BMC with a ridiculously complex top tube repair and restoration and finally another Venge send in by the guys at McLaren after they inspected and found 2 top tube fractures under the logo. McLaren customer feedback: ‘Guys Just […]
I write many blogs about the repair process but you should also be aware of the level at which CBR goes to ‘finish/ restore’ your bike to its original state if requested. We are in demand because we treat both the repair and restoration with the same importance. Up to 70% of our customers request […]