I hit a stone on the frame of my 2014 specialized stumpjumper evo 26 comp and I don't know if it's serious, here's a photo.
by Melodic-Show-5461
I hit a stone on the frame of my 2014 specialized stumpjumper evo 26 comp and I don't know if it's serious, here's a photo.
by Melodic-Show-5461
11 Comments
Looks pretty serious. I’m see damage on down tube and in bb area.
What should I do ?
The tube is scratched
Just ride it. It’ll be fine.
Looks like paint chipping
It’s a little dented
It’s a scratch. You’re seriously worried?
Look, your frame is definitely damaged, but this is a common area for damage.
It’s also not the worst place for a dent.
I would peel away what paint you can there and make sure there’s no cracks in the material under the paint, and if there aren’t I’d say this bike is probably still good to ride.
Disclaimer: if you are hitting big jumps and mad features then I would get a professional opinion before sending it.
You can weld aluminum if it breaks but structurally it’s not recommended because unless it’s done right the heat from the weld will weaken the aluminum around that. Given that it’s a 26” bike I probably would t repair it if it broke but it’s definitely still rideable.
Thanks guys for the replies!! Today I brought it in and my mechanic told me that it shouldn’t break because aluminum is resistant
You should not be worry.