What strong product to bond alloy to carbon fibre (see video)


What strong product to bond alloy to carbon fibre (see video)
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Hi all, see video, this is the main pivot part of the rear suspension on a bike, the alloy part has come loose and I need to sort it obviously it needs to be extremely strong to cope with jumps ect, what should I be using and how strong would the bond be ?

Any advice appreciated.
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Brilliant news and thanks for the feedback!!
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What strong product to bond alloy to carbon fibre (see video)
Brokenframeguy - 6 Years Ago
     Hi, as you have a reasonable gap, I would suggest the VM100 Methacrylate adhesive; unlike PU and Epoxy adhesives, it has an etching property so bites into both surfaces to give an exceptionally stron...
Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago
     Thank you Rich Ill get that, what do you recommend to degrease with ? I have some brake/clutch cleaner and have a few bottles of isopropyl alcohol, would these be sufficient ?
Brokenframeguy - 6 Years Ago
             IPA is perfect
Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago
     Oh one last thing, when I have done it is there a need to protect it like wrapping it in tape or anything ?
Brokenframeguy - 6 Years Ago
     Shouldn't be no; once cured, it shouldn't need any protection particularly.
Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago
             Awesome thanks Rich, ill update once I've fixed and put the bike through its paces.
Brokenframeguy - 6 Years Ago
     A update as promised, after 3 pretty rocky rides theres no problems so far so thanks again Rich. PS:The bikes a Yeti 575 if anyone finds this from googling how to fix one.
Brokenframeguy - 6 Years Ago
     Brilliant news and thanks for the feedback!!
Rich (Staff) - 6 Years Ago

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