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vandeda new member Reged: 12/17/04 Posts: 14 nude vs. clearcoated ...durability       03/20/05 02:37 AM (24.194.194.95) Edit   Reply   Quote   Curiosity has gotten me. Carbon fiber is great, as long as you don't damage it. Even a small scratch can lead to catastrophic results if it goes unnoticed. Doesn't a nude frame leave the frame a bit more vulnerable to damage? I know clearcoat itself chips and scratches easier, but think about all the chips that the clearcoat obtains over the years of riding. Without the clearcoat, the bare carbon parts are absorbing those impacts from rocks and other debris. OK, so there a bunch of nude frames out there (including my own) that haven't had any problems. But ... it's just a curiosity question that comes to my mind from time to time ... Dan Post Extras

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