Carbon frame and heat

[Archibald]

bit of an odd question, but as the bikes now live in the back shed heading into summer, we've had some pretty hot days 38C and expecting 40C soon.
The shed is basically a steel box with a door, and even on a moderate 24C day gets pretty hot inside with the sun on it all day.

Is there some concern regarding a carbon frame constantly sitting in what could well go up to 50C+ for several hours?
(think the inside of a car on a hot sunny day, which gets to similar temps - this scenario was raised by someone who's bike was in the boot while we were coffee-ing after a ride. I didn't think much of it til now)

 

[twothirds]

You should be okay. But it's a good idea to contact the manufacturer about it. Most resins have a higher glass transition temperature than what you'd get in that shed, but not all resins are created equal so it's best to check with them.

 

[winkybiker]

That stupid heat is one reason I was glad to leave Australia. The other was the homcidal drivers. It's snowing like crazy here in Vancouver right now. Very pretty.