Just received my “dream frame” in the mail, a used Rivendell. I’m just amazed at the quality—and was in the midst of falling in love with it when I noticed the following, a small bulge in the downtube near the headtube, which I’d think indicates crash damage. The fork is not bent, though. (Maybe that’s because it’s a pretty lightweight frame?)

The aesthetics aren’t a big concern, since you can’t even see it—but is it a structural issue? I plan to use this bike for brevets so I want something very reliable.