Carbon Bike & Wheel Inspections in London

Carbon health checks · SW17 workshop

Had an incident? Concerned about your carbon?

A crash, a dropped bike, a knock in transit or a crack you cannot explain. If you have a concern about a carbon frame, bike or wheels, bring it to Bike Clinique for assessment.

We examine the areas of concern using carbon inspection techniques learned during specialist training and a digital microscope, then explain the findings and whether repair or further assessment is needed.

£40 assessment · £60 assessment with a written report

Request a carbon inspection

Drop-bar bike frame and fork held on a blue workstand in the Bike Clinique workshop, with wheels removed
A real Bike Clinique workshop photograph. Illustrative only: this image does not show a carbon damage inspection.

For any incident or carbon concern

You do not need to have had a major crash to ask us to inspect your bike. We welcome enquiries about carbon frames, bikes and wheels after any type of incident, or when something about their condition concerns you.

After an incident

  • A crash or collision.
  • A dropped bike, knock or other impact.
  • An incident during transport or handling.
  • Concern about carbon wheels after an impact.

When something looks wrong

  • A suspicious crack or surface mark.
  • A concern about an area of the frame.
  • Visible damage or a concern about a carbon wheel.
  • Uncertainty about whether a mark needs further investigation.

Choose your carbon assessment

Carbon health check

£40

Assessment of the carbon concern you bring to us, with a clear explanation of the findings and whether repair or further specialist assessment is needed.

Request the £40 assessment

Assessment + written report

£60

The carbon health check assessment, with a written report of the assessment findings.

This current report is not sold as an insurance report or as insurer-approved evidence.

Request assessment and report

Tell us which bike, frame or wheels need checking and what happened. We will confirm the assessment scope, appointment and timing before your visit. Carbon repair work is not included.

Course-trained assessment. A clear next step.

Freddie has completed carbon inspection training with Carbon Bike Repair UK in Leatherhead. The training covered carbon fracture identification and bike inspection.

At Bike Clinique, we use the techniques learned on the course and a digital microscope to examine areas of concern. We explain what the inspection indicates, whether a repair is needed and when further specialist investigation is the right next step.

What the health check can—and cannot—tell you

This is an assessment using the methods described here. It cannot rule out every internal or hidden defect and is not a structural safety certificate. If the findings are inconclusive, we will explain the limits rather than give you certainty we cannot support.

How to arrange your inspection

  1. Tell us what happened. Include the bike make and model, the frame or wheel area you are concerned about and any photos you have.
  2. Confirm the assessment. Choose the £40 assessment or £60 assessment with a written report. We will confirm the scope and visit details.
  3. Bring it to the SW17 workshop. We carry out the assessment and explain the findings and next steps.
Tell us about your carbon concern

Carbon bike inspection in South West London

Bike Clinique
Unit 1, The Swan Centre
Rosemary Road, London SW17 0AR

Our workshop is in Tooting, convenient for riders in Wimbledon, Earlsfield, Balham, Wandsworth, Clapham, Southfields and nearby South West London. Wherever you live, you are welcome to enquire about bringing your carbon bike, frame or wheels to us.

Please contact us to confirm your visit. This is a workshop-based assessment, not a promise of collection or postal inspection.

Contact the workshop · Other workshop services · General free bike safety check

Planned for 2027: a more in-depth service

We plan to expand our carbon assessment service in 2027, including insurance reports. That extended service is not currently available. We will publish its scope, report details and booking information when it is ready.

Carbon bike and wheel inspection FAQs

Who should book a carbon bike health check?

Anyone concerned about a carbon frame, bike or carbon wheels after an incident, or because of a suspicious crack, mark or other issue, can request an inspection at Bike Clinique’s SW17 workshop. This includes crashes, collisions, dropped bikes, knocks and transport or handling incidents.

How much does a carbon bike inspection cost?

The carbon health check assessment costs £40. Assessment with a written report costs £60. Tell us what happened and which frame, bike or wheels you would like assessed so we can confirm the scope before your visit.

Can you inspect carbon wheels as well as frames?

Yes. Bike Clinique assesses carbon wheels for damage, as well as carbon frame and bike concerns. Tell us which wheel or area concerns you and what happened when you enquire.

What inspection methods do you use?

We use carbon assessment techniques learned during Carbon Bike Repair UK’s inspection training in Leatherhead, together with a digital microscope to examine areas of concern. We explain the findings and whether a repair or further specialist assessment is needed.

Can you tell whether a mark is a paint crack or carbon damage?

We can assess a suspicious crack or mark and explain what the inspection indicates. Where the available inspection does not settle the question, we will explain that further specialist assessment is needed rather than give a definite answer without enough evidence.

Does the health check guarantee that the carbon is free from hidden damage?

No. The health check assesses the areas and concerns presented using the methods described on this page. It cannot rule out every internal or hidden defect and is not a structural safety certificate.

What is the difference between the £60 report and an insurance report?

The £60 option adds a written report to the current carbon assessment. It is not sold as an insurance report or as insurer-approved evidence. A more in-depth service, including insurance reports, is planned for 2027 and is not currently available.

Do you repair carbon damage as part of the assessment?

The advertised service is an assessment, with an optional written report, not a carbon repair. We explain whether repair or further specialist assessment is needed. Any next work and cost must be agreed separately.

Where do I bring my carbon bike or wheels?

Inspections take place at Bike Clinique, Unit 1, The Swan Centre, Rosemary Road, London SW17 0AR. Riders are welcome to enquire wherever they live; the assessment itself is carried out at this workshop. Contact us to confirm your visit and timing.

Is the carbon health check the same as the free bike safety check?

No. The carbon health check is a dedicated paid assessment of carbon concerns, costing £40 or £60 with a written report. The separate free bike safety check is a general workshop check and does not replace a carbon assessment.

Have a carbon concern? Start here.

Tell us about the incident, crack, mark or wheel concern. We will help you arrange the appropriate assessment at our SW17 workshop.

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