Originally Posted by roadwarrior

For disclosure I did not watch the video, but I did read a number of posts here.

This is a professional frame. Regardless of wrinkles or voids, it was designed to be ridden by a pro in races and not to be ridden by a person who wants it to last forever. And this is exactly what I tell customers. If you want uber light pro stuff, it's like a racing engine (light components to go fast, not to last forever). It's designed to be ridden hard for a short period of time. If you are gentle, you can get many years of riding pleasure out of it...same with wheels and the groupset. What you saw on the inside really does not matter.

I do not think any of us have seen a BMC frame fail in a race, or heard about such occurring. But understand, you go through a lot of stuff as a professional. You guys want stuff to last. I tell this to customers, and suggest if longevity is their goal buy something less expensive that will last. Add a few grams and add fun. Save money.

My point is when people understand the goal is not longevity (lifetime warranty...yours or the frame's?...and your usage of such) then all this becomes a bit less important. If BMC loses a frame or it gets too flexy for a pro rider they get another one.

Again...this is something I explain to a customer if they are looking at a pro bike.

Your mileage may vary.