I plan to take it to the shop to get a professional opinion but they are closed today and I just want to have some idea since I just got this bike! Is it obviously toast?
Just noticed these flaps coming off of the bike under the bottom bracket/down tube. I can’t tell if it’s paint, if it’s paint and a layer of carbon fiber, or if it’s delamination (don’t know if that even applies here).
by DankDeanoo
3 Comments
Definitely looks like the top layers of carbon delaminated. Bottom brackets are usually made very strong so I wouldn’t be too concerned if that’s all of the damage.
Best option is getting it repaired by a carbon repair shop. It’s not cheap but it is cheaper than a new frame.
Use a properly adjusted chain catcher on the front chain rings to stop the chain from dropping into the frame next time.
Looks like torn paint.
A carbon repair shop will give you a better opinion, but looks like chain damage to me, nothing dramatic. Also, I’d recommend buying a chain catcher to avoid damage like this in the future.