Yes, this looks pretty bad and needs further investigation.
Fdrayo on
Dude it’s a paint chip
B4ckZ on
Random question. Is that a jeffsy?
Human_Bike_8137 on
You should definitely investigate further. The crack in the paint indicates there was an impact. In the spot where you can see carbon, is it soft? You may need to remove some paint from around the area to check it out.
No-Dragonfly8326 on
Seems like paint only around the chipped out area but below looks dodgy. Get a professional to take a look.
chronic221987 on
Rip
garthoz on
You probably had a moment of good fortune. This looks like a paint chip. If you have a carbon repair shop in your area perhaps an evaluation would be peace of mind. I personally would tap it out, and if it sounded good move on. ALL of my MTB’s and Gravel bikes have far worse. My beautiful 2023 BMC Team machine picked one up within weeks of putting it on the road. good luck.
sulsj on
Do the coin test. It looks deep though. But I think it should be repairable. There are a few famous carbon frame repair shops I remember. Calfee and Carbon Solutions.
rockies_alpine on
Chip off all the loose paint so you can do a better visual inspection, and tap test it with a metal tool or coin.
If you can’t get a warranty or crash replacement, carbon fibre repair is a reasonable and cheap option.
Fit_Floor8515 on
I would be worried. Something like this will get worse fast, speaking from experience. Idk tho, maybe it will be okay?
Z08Z28 on
Have it repaired. Straight tubes are the easiest spots to repair.
DontTellThemItoldya on
Strip the parts and toss the frame in the dumpster. Game over
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Yes, this looks pretty bad and needs further investigation.
Dude it’s a paint chip
Random question. Is that a jeffsy?
You should definitely investigate further. The crack in the paint indicates there was an impact. In the spot where you can see carbon, is it soft? You may need to remove some paint from around the area to check it out.
Seems like paint only around the chipped out area but below looks dodgy. Get a professional to take a look.
Rip
You probably had a moment of good fortune. This looks like a paint chip. If you have a carbon repair shop in your area perhaps an evaluation would be peace of mind. I personally would tap it out, and if it sounded good move on. ALL of my MTB’s and Gravel bikes have far worse. My beautiful 2023 BMC Team machine picked one up within weeks of putting it on the road. good luck.
Do the coin test. It looks deep though. But I think it should be repairable. There are a few famous carbon frame repair shops I remember. Calfee and Carbon Solutions.
Chip off all the loose paint so you can do a better visual inspection, and tap test it with a metal tool or coin.
If you can’t get a warranty or crash replacement, carbon fibre repair is a reasonable and cheap option.
I would be worried. Something like this will get worse fast, speaking from experience. Idk tho, maybe it will be okay?
Have it repaired. Straight tubes are the easiest spots to repair.
Strip the parts and toss the frame in the dumpster. Game over