Cutting Carbon Fibre Equipment

If you are looking to reduce weight on your bike or make it more aerodynamic, you might want to cut carbon fibre equipment. For example, some time trial bar tubes may be too long. Cutting ends of off, may save the odd second.

How To Cut Carbon Fibre?

• It is not easy to cut carbon fibre. But, your best bet is a fine hacksaw blade, which should cut through the equipment.
• The trick is not to exert a lot of pressue, like you might cutting wood. If you exert a lot of pressure, the carbon fibre can crack. Let the blade do the work, not your force.
• Note: Cutting carbon fibre will emit carbon dust, which is bad for your health. Use a safety breathing mask. Might also be worth having vacuum cleaner on near the cutting equipment.
• To file carbon fibre, use glass paper.