Originally Posted by
samkl
Good to know, thanks.
Normally I wouldn't agonize so much, but I really want to avoid getting stranded in rural Michigan with a broken frame and 40 pounds of gear...
I have a Cannondale T700 with worse damage than that and so far, so good. Keep an eye out for paint wrinkles and cracking in the area. I would smooth the edges of the gouge(s) to prevent a possible stress riser.
Brad