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Jun 23, 2024
Lotus 110 | It's been a while...
All the way from France for restoration, this Lotus 110 is in for some much needed tlc.
Target Composites
Feb 14, 2024
Ultrasonic Testing | Is My Carbon Bike Ok?
Chain drop can certainly make a mess, but how do you know when it's time to seek out a carbon bike repairer?
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May 16, 2023
Manchester University Research Collaboration | Fork Steerer Damage
We recently went back to Manchester University to discuss the fork steerer project we're setting up. Exciting stuff!
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Apr 5, 2023
BikeBiz Magazine Feature | 5 minutes with...Target Composites on carbon bike repair, and more!
BikeBiz Magazine Feature | 5 minutes with...Target Composites on carbon bike repair, and more!
Target Composites
Jan 2, 2023
How is our 4-Day-Work-Week going one year on?
A look at how our 4-day work week has panned out in 2022.
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Nov 10, 2022
What can dye penetration tell us about carbon bike damage?
What is dye penetration, and how can it be used in carbon bike damage inspection?
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Oct 26, 2022
Here's One We Made Earlier | Carbon Bike Repair for Blue Peter
Carbon bike repair for Blue Peter offers a new challenge, a hydrofoil water bike.
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May 31, 2022
And now for something completely different.
Not every day you get a Blue Peter badge.
Target Composites
May 24, 2022
Old-style BB removers could be damaging your frame
We see a lot of damaged bottom bracket shells due to the old style BB remover gouging into the carbon.
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Feb 17, 2022
Investigating Stress Indicators | Damage Inspection of Carbon Bike Frames
On closer inspection, the stress indicator showing on the front of the head tube lines up with a manufacturing defect in the carbon. The...
Target Composites
Dec 1, 2021
We are adopting a Four Day Working Week!
From January, we are trialling a four-day working week, so we won't be open on Fridays anymore. Our team are a hard-working bunch who...
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Oct 6, 2021
Cash Saving Tip | Winter is Coming
It’s that time of year. Winter bikes are coming out, and mudguards are being fitted. It’s well worth cutting and wrapping a small section...
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Aug 3, 2020
Specialized Epic HT | Carbon Repair with Jurassic Twist
Personalised repair following a crash.
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Jun 10, 2020
Lotus 110 | Our Latest Full Restoration
Full Lotus 110 Restoration. The spec was to match one of Boardman's bikes, including the Hotta forks, integrated bars and Mavic Zap gearing.
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May 18, 2020
Colnago C64 | Damage Removal
The gruesome task of removing the damaged carbon from a Colnago C64.
Target Composites
May 10, 2020
Pinarello F10 | Spotting a fake
Ever wondered what the differences were between a genuine and counterfeit Pinarello F10?
We've documented the noticeable ones below.
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Jul 4, 2019
A thank you to all our customers
Our in rail is fuller than ever, so a quick thank you to everyone who has entrusted us over the years to get their bikes back up and running
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May 19, 2019
15 years of Trek Project One
Two Trek Project One frames but with roughly 15 years of development between them.
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