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Carbon Fiber/Fibre construction questions, questions, questions...

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    BiggMakk
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    I'm a bit confused on carbon.
    How exactly is it made? I've seen black mesh sheets coated with a resin. Is that they way all bikes are made?
    I've also heard of carbon tubes; so what happens here, they just glue them into the lugs?
    What is a monocoque frame? Orbea says they have one.
    What's the construction difference between a carbon frame on a $2500 Felt vs. a $5000 Colnago?
    What is aerospace carbon vs. plain old carbon? I'm presuming there are grades of carbon just like grades of steel.

    Any resources or links would be appreciated. Thanks,

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    en.wikipedia.orgCarbon fiber

    en.wikipedia.orgCarbon fiber reinforced plastic

    en.wikipedia.orgBicycle frame

    en.wikipedia.orgMonocoque

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