The fake Carbon debate

[Wolfman]

I agree. If used for a real purpose then it is awesome stuff. But if it is just for decoration, kind of played out.

Yep, real is great, and a good addition to your bike....saves a bit of weight, depending on what you are replacing that is, looks great, etc....

But just every now and then a fake piece comes up that looks ok, and is'nt stupid...but not very often...

I have 2 pieces of small fake CF on my bike, and both look fine...but some people go nuts with it....i have in the past, and i always end up taking it off the bike!

 

[Botch]

Carbon fiber is used on race bikes because it's lighter than similar-strength metal or plastic; by laminating or sticking on CF on the already-existing parts, you're just making everything heavier.
Unless you're going for increased abrasion resistance, as Mr. Buck mentioned...

And the only beautiful CF is the copper-colored stuff on that HJC helmet.. :drool:

 

[Wolfman]

Carbon fiber is used on race bikes because it's lighter than similar-strength metal or plastic; by laminating or sticking on CF on the already-existing parts, you're just making everything heavier.
Unless you're going for increased abrasion resistance, as Mr. Buck mentioned...

And the only beautiful CF is the copper-colored stuff on that HJC helmet.. :drool:

I have a CF HJC helmet...your right the weave on those helmets is a work of art....very sexy indeed! :thumbup:

 

[Ridgeback]

How far do you go?



If you've got a cool $160,000 to spare,you can have a full carbon 999 R

 

[Fred]

Plastic stickers contain real carbon, and lots of it.

They contain zero carbon fiber, which is what I'm guessing this thread is about.

And fake carbon fiber is gayer than a gay musical called "gay."



Fred

 

[Wolfman]

Plastic stickers contain real carbon, and lots of it.

They contain zero carbon fiber, which is what I'm guessing this thread is about.

And fake carbon fiber is gayer than a gay musical called "gay."



Fred

Lol! very good, hope that's not the back of your toilet door!

 

[Whiteforestjeskar]

I even have a carbon fiber cover for my i-phone

And it's REAL :rockon:

I want one!!

 

[Kazza]

I've got the red one. Mike has the black one - I love it


ION-factory Accessories Redefined

 

[Wolfman]

I want a Carbon Fibre phone...not just the cover....like the actual phone!

 

[Kazza]

Mmmm carbon fiber. I also found a website that does carbon fiber everything including a seat for the dunnie

 

[Kazza]

Mmmm carbon fiber. I also found a website that does carbon fiber everything including a seat for the dunnie

Carbon Fiber Toilet Seat Cover | Carbon Fiber Gear


Forgot to post it

 

[Wh0M3]

To me it depends on what it is being used for, if it's just looks and doesn't need the strength then what harm is it... (if your into the look) I wouldn't go for an all out either.

As for the weight thing, unless you really are worried about those few ounces that your adding to your bike I doubt you would ever feel the difference. I've heard of people who are avid bikers (bikecycle) who take off stickers to free up a few ounces. I tend to wonder if that is really what is going to make you loose the race, or if it's skill and ability.

I don't know if I'd ever do the CF route with anything I own.

 

[Botch]

As for the weight thing, unless you really are worried about those few ounces that your adding to your bike I doubt you would ever feel the difference. I've heard of people who are avid bikers (bikecycle) who take off stickers to free up a few ounces. I tend to wonder if that is really what is going to make you loose the race, or if it's skill and ability.

That's true. I've read where some backpackers actually saw their toothbrush in half, and just take the bristle end...

 

[Dinodude]

It's OK if not done in excess.

 

[OZXJR]

When I read the title I thought this thread was about global warming

 

[LeaN69]

Im personally not a fan or Carbo Fiber what so ever. face CF just looks really bad I would rather have babys puke all over my bike then fake CF. Also when you get CF bits and pieces from different manufucturers, the grade quality, color and viewe will be different, if i wanted that I'd buy a gixxer with famount light blue, dark blue, darker blue and white coloring

 

[BamBam77]

I guess i'm the only one who likes it on my bike.:thumbup:
I thank you all for not flaming me when I made a Thread about Playing with carbon fiber vinyl :ban:

 

[red06]

go for it but dont go too crazy i think too much of it looks bad

 

[Marthy]

I love the look of carbon fiber. But just like (.) (.), the fake stuff just don't look right. Nothing that magic about CF, you can buy the mat and resin and work it just like fiberglass. Make a mold, vacuum it....

 

[cap'n]

Real carbon fiber is already a bit of a fad. The fake stuff says to the world "I am a squid."

'Tisn't for me.