carbon fiber tail guard?

MichaelB · Post by **MichaelB** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 4:34 pm

i wasnt sure where to put this so i just chucked it here.

i was just wondering if anyone knew if it is possible to get a carbon fiber tail guard (or rear fender) for a 2000 Beta Rev-3.
cheers

Post by PA » Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:30 am

A local rider used to make Carbon gaurds and covers. He had produced Carbon rears and fronts for some models. The problem is they crack too easy and then look terrible. He never produced a rear gaurd for the Rev 3. He no longer does it or have any of his moulds.

Sherco H · Post by **Sherco H** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 12:56 pm

Not a material you would want to make a rear guard out of, very dangerous when it shatters. Leaves razor blade like shards on the broken edge.
Australian story, did an interview with the A.I.S. Female cycling team, after their accident in Germany. The damage done to the girls, by the shattered carbon fibre bike frames, was unbelievable. So stick with your nice soft, flexy, stock Beta guard.

N*A*M · Post by **N*A*M** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:35 pm

get some carbon fibre look vinyl for the guard :)

MichaelB · Post by **MichaelB** » Thu Nov 23, 2006 2:19 pm

ok, thanks guys.
ime pretty new to the sport so i wasnt sure.
plus i didnt want it for looks i thought it would mean that it would break a lot less
cheers