Larkingabout Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Opinions please - I have just discovered two 50mm long cracks running from the leading edge on the offside front cycle wing. Easy to repair? or is it better to get a new wing and then try and match the paint colour? Another quick fix would be to wrap the leading edge with a carbon fibre wrap and cover the cracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Just get new black ones so they look like carbon when you fly past.Mine are bolted to the wingstays - I put a rubber washer under the bolt head and between the wing and the stay to allow a bit of flex. Fine after 21 years.Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ. Posted December 24, 2018 Share Posted December 24, 2018 Odd place to get cracks. I look at the wings as a consumable components, it's usually easy to replace rather than repair, but the cost is higher if you have a non standard colour. I would probably just leave it if the wing is still well attached and strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted December 24, 2018 Area Representative Share Posted December 24, 2018 I have cracks on the offside front but at the back of the wing. Some road debris got picked up, smacked against the wing and disapoeared.It annoys me, but I will leave it well alone until there is a bigger issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bricol Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Mine are good with the same style of fixing after 17yrs . . . M5 stainless steel socket button heads - look good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 wonders of the world Posted December 25, 2018 Share Posted December 25, 2018 Have you considered using the ABS versions which have a superb finish from Steve @ YC Plastics in South Wales - (ex Academy racer) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckpit Posted December 27, 2018 Share Posted December 27, 2018 no bolts for me just Sikaflex holds them tight and avoids cracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Ditto that for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldboarder Posted December 28, 2018 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Bookatrack were selling off their ex-display cycle wings in various colours , I picked my Ballistic Orange one up for £25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_h34 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Unless you're skilled in the art, wrapping the cycle wings is no quick fix!!! Nightmare of a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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