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UndeadWorm on March 7, 2026 1:16 pm The only way to really tell is to remove the ointment locally and inspect the bare metal.
niwo6 on March 7, 2026 1:27 pm This is fine. ride it down a double black diamond and you will not worry about that anymore /s
Hkmd02 on March 7, 2026 2:03 pm This is a classic case of knowing the answer but choosing to go to reddit and ask it to join you in your self imposed dillusion. Dude, its cracked. If you grab each end and pull a little on it you’ll get that confirmed in 2 seconds.
Stig-blur on March 7, 2026 2:22 pm The good news: you ride your bike hard! The bad news: same as above.
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It’s dead. Time for a new chainstay
Is this a joke? That’s not a crack, that’s BROKEN.
The only way to really tell is to remove the ointment locally and inspect the bare metal.
Definitely broken.
This is fine. ride it down a double black diamond and you will not worry about that anymore /s
Can’t see it.
10000% a crack
Chainsstays in your future
Break. Take to shop for warranty.
This is a classic case of knowing the answer but choosing to go to reddit and ask it to join you in your self imposed dillusion.
Dude, its cracked. If you grab each end and pull a little on it you’ll get that confirmed in 2 seconds.
The good news: you ride your bike hard! The bad news: same as above.
He’s dead, Jim