I shifted at a bad moment and the chain struck the frame, leaving this mark. Do you think it’s something that can be fixed, or am I worrying too much?
by LoverLasagna
I shifted at a bad moment and the chain struck the frame, leaving this mark. Do you think it’s something that can be fixed, or am I worrying too much?
by LoverLasagna
6 Comments
you can try clear coat or red paint if the bare metal bothers you but other than that it’s really just a scratch.
Your bike is structurally sound. Don’t worry about it. It’s just cosmetic.
red vinyl sticker
I would be concerned that the chain ring is bent towards the frame or the frame is bent towards the chain ring.
Only a novice… Keep that in mind.
Same happened to my bike, and it eventually cut through wires without me even realising.
Not saying it will happen, or should happen. I eventually replaced my chainring etc to get more clearance.
If it’s just the chain that caused that, you’re fine. If your frame is steel, hit it with a paint pen to protect it from rust.
If it keeps happening, you might need to adjust your front derailleur.