Should I worry about this dent?
10-20-08, 08:29 PM
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Should I worry about this dent?
So, today my stupid frame pump dislodged and forced itself between the chainring and downtube. It took some effort to yank it out, and now I'm left with a small dent in downtube by the chainring, which seems to be fine and not out of alignment. Should I worry about an eventual failure? The frame is all steel.
10-21-08, 10:34 AM
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You don't mention what material it is. Steel would be ok with a small dent. I'd be scared if it's carbon.
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10-21-08, 01:16 PM
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If this is an old frame with paint chips, don't worry about it. If this is a new frame in decent condition, consider touching up anywhere the paint cracked around the dent to avoid rust.
10-21-08, 01:19 PM
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