Carbon fiber bikes have revolutionised cycling. Phil White and Cervélo are at the forefront of frame technology, and Phil spoke to us about carbon fiber and what it is.
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Frames, wheels, groupsets, handlebars and stems have all been made from carbon fiber for years. However, there's much more thought and engineering than one might imagine. Phil takes us through the complex nature of carbon fiber and how he and his team at Cervélo optimise it for their frames.
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