will a bushmaster carbon stock crack in cold weather

Therefore, slight degradation of the resin, while real, would be difficult to measure on a test fixture and would probably be imperceptible to the rider. The modulus of resin is significantly smaller than the modulus of CF. The expert at Ball Aerospace is correct regarding micro-cracking but failed to mention that only micro changes in stiffness would result.

I have seen “green” (not fully cured) paints and top coats crack in extreme temperature conditions but never a CF composite structure. I find it very hard to believe that a bicycle sustained damage during winter storage in a cold garage – regardless of the earthly location. The ultra low CTE (Coefficient of Thermal Expansion) of carbon fiber make it ideal for these temperature extremes. “CF (carbon fiber) components are used extensively in launch/reentry vehicles and satellites where the temperatures range from superheated to near absolute zero. He used to work in the aerospace industry before working for True Temper and is an engineering genius. I checked with Neal Haas, an engineer at True Temper’s research facility in San Diego. Micro-cracking will decrease the stiffness properties of the matrix.

I asked a composite expert at Ball Aerospace about this and he said that “micro-cracking” in the composite matrix can occur if you cold cycle the carbon fiber. I noticed the stiffness decrease in my Trek carbon fiber frame after one year of use. In my “subjective” experience, cold cycling (leaving it in the garage over the winter) a carbon frame can cause damage. I read your “ Carbon in the Sun” article. Don't miss a moment from Paris-Roubaix and Unbound Gravel, to the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France, Vuelta a España, and everything in between when you

Will a bushmaster carbon stock crack in cold weather