08/06/2026
Car Park Barrier - 1
S-Works Tarmac - 0
We were asked to inspect this SL8 frameset after an unfortunate encounter with a car park barrier.
At first glance the damage looked serious, but after careful inspection of the fork and the rest of the frame it was clear the repair was viable.
With damage this close to the bottom bracket, the repair needed careful attention. After removing the fractured material and preparing the area, the frame was rebuilt with the correct carbon layup to restore strength and integrity.
Matching the finish was the next challenge. The factory paint on the Tarmac is applied by hand, so we spent some time testing and recreating the effect before sealing everything in with a matte finish.