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Wise_Code5804 on February 24, 2026 9:30 pm It’s a paperweight until you get a new rear triangle. That looks like carbon damage
majorjake on February 24, 2026 10:03 pm Yes, structural, but you definitely DON’T need a new rear triangle. Carbon repair is easy and relatively cheap. [https://calfeedesign.com/carbon-repair/](https://calfeedesign.com/carbon-repair/) [https://ruckuscomp.com/repair/](https://ruckuscomp.com/repair/)
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What’s the frame made of?
It’s a paperweight until you get a new rear triangle. That looks like carbon damage
Yes, new rear triangle
Second pic looks like a crack in the carbon.
Structural
@OP ….. What do you think?
Yes, structural, but you definitely DON’T need a new rear triangle.
Carbon repair is easy and relatively cheap.
[https://calfeedesign.com/carbon-repair/](https://calfeedesign.com/carbon-repair/)
[https://ruckuscomp.com/repair/](https://ruckuscomp.com/repair/)