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An Evening with TW Carbon Repair's Nick Hand

FREE LECTURE WITH TW CARBON OWNER NICK HAND

JANUARY 29TH, 2025

Wednesday Evening from 6:30pm - 8:30pm, @ Big Shark's Big Bend Store

You can join our Google Meeting to Stream Nick's Presentation HERE

Join the crew from Big Shark and the Nick Hand, local racer and owner of TW Carbon, one of the best names in carbon fiber repair and custom frame painting. Nick and TW Carbon have been quietly building their business in St. Louis for over ten years. They have established themselves as the goto source for repair, inspection, paint matching, and amazing custom finish work. 

Nick's talk will address the mystery and interest of carbon fiber - the "super material" that defines performance in frame and component design. 

We will Mix and Mingle at Big Shark's Big Bend location with light drinks and snacks, followed by a 1 hour talk, examples of work, and Q & A. 


The Topics to be covered: 

What is Carbon Fiber? How it is made and many uses outside of cycling. 

The History of Carbon Fiber in the Cycling Industry - early adopters, crazy designs, classic frames, and how it was introduced into the professional peloton.

Material comparisons - the pros and cons of Steel, Aluminum, and Carbon Fiber 

Current uses in the industry - thermal set versus thermal plastic, Standard modulus versus High modulus, construction methods - automation, pre-preg, infusion, and wet layup.

Repairing Carbon Fiber - Is it safe? Is it worth it? Is it stronger? Will I be able to sell a repaired frame? How is it done? How do you examine a frame with ultrasound? 

Paint matching and custom painting.


If you have a carbon fiber bike or are considering one - stop in, join us, and say hi!

If you have a Moots or are interested in one, make sure to stop in and say hi.

We will have everything you need to enjoy the lecture. Please RSVP so we know who's coming and how many snacks to provide.

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