About Carbon Fiber

The Use Of Carbon Fiber In Aftermarket Industry

Carbon fiber or carbon fiber can refer to carbon filament thread, or to felt or woven cloth made from those carbon filaments. By extension, it is also used informally to mean any composite material made with carbon filament: carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

Many high-end frames for road bikes and mountain bikes are made of carbon fiber reinforced composite. Also, many road bikes made of aluminum have carbon fiber reinforced composite seat posts and seat stays. Additionally, handlebars and forks use carbon fiber for reduced weight, improved rider comfort and stiffness.

Carbon fiber is also widely used to enhance the look of automobiles and reduce weight. Many of the "tuner" style cars have carbon fiber hoods to reduce weight from a stock 28 lb hood to an 8 lb hood. Another use is in the increasingly popular hobby of RC cars, many high-end kits come with many carbon fiber parts due to their light weight and attractive appearance.

Carbon fiber is commonly used in aftermarket motorcycle accessories because of its high rigidity, low weight and "trick" look. These parts range from small covers and panel replacements, through to entire frames and wheels. Part of the appeal is the regular use of carbon fiber by the racing teams, making similar parts desirable by modifiers and race-replica riders, but reducing the weight and strength of motorcycle parts can allow for vast improvements in the power-to-weight ratio and suspension response of the vehicle.

Carbon Fiber Trim Colors

*** In our online storeTrim4Car.Com you will be able to buy a carbon fiber trim kit for your vehicle. View the carbon fiber trim colors available for interior and exterior kits in the chart below. Click images to enlarge.