You should bear this in mind when caring for carbon fibre:
Carbon paste: Mount carbon parts with a special carbon paste. It increases the friction between different components to prevent material damage. Conventional greases and assembly pastes reduce the friction between different components.
Contact points: Protect areas where shift or brake cables run close to the carbon frame from scratches with transparent adhesive film so that it retains its unmistakable appearance even after prolonged use.
Carbon aluminium: If the carbon frame is fitted with aluminium parts, corrosion can occur at the contact points. If, for example, an aluminium seatpost in a carbon frame or a carbon seatpost in an aluminium frame is not moved for a long time, it can "bake". Tip: Remove and clean the seat post once a year.
Special assembly pastes for carbon fibre prevent material damage by increasing the friction between the components.
You should NEVER do this when caring for carbon fibre:
Carbon in the assembly stand: The claws of a mounting stand exert pressure on the carbon tubes and can damage them. Therefore, never attach your carbon bike to the frame or carbon seat post. A good alternative is a custom-fit aluminium seat post. The claws of the mounting stand can be attached to such an aluminium placeholder without hesitation.
Wrong torque: Tightening attachments too tightly can damage the carbon fibre. Never work on carbon parts without a torque spanner! Strictly observe the torques printed on or specified in the instructions.
Invisible damage: Carbon is not as fragile as many people think. The difference to other materials is that carbon can look completely undamaged even after being subjected to strong forces, e.g. due to an accident - and still show fibre damage on the inside. In this case, have your bike checked by an expert to prevent unexpected breakage. You can then enjoy further rides on your carbon bike without any worries.
