Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Bluesky Threads My mountain bike has a dent in the frame, should I get this repaired, could I ride it like this? Is it dangerous? by jackattack569 Bicycling Biking Cycling Mountain Bikers Mountain Biking
defeatedsnowman on April 6, 2026 4:23 am If it’s aluminum (which I assume it is), just send it. If it’s carbon, that frame is done.
Ropes on April 6, 2026 4:45 am Aluminum can take dents just fine. Just keep an eye on it for spreading cracks.
PorradaPanda on April 6, 2026 5:02 am If it’s steel. It’s bulletproof. If it’s aluminum, if it’s not cracked; send it. If it’s carbon, RIP.
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If it’s aluminum (which I assume it is), just send it.
If it’s carbon, that frame is done.
Aluminum can take dents just fine. Just keep an eye on it for spreading cracks.
If it’s steel. It’s bulletproof.
If it’s aluminum, if it’s not cracked; send it.
If it’s carbon, RIP.