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Old 03-25-21 | 11:24 AM
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Jrasero
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Bikes: Cannondale SuperSix EVO Hi-Mod 2, Specialized Tarmac SL8 Fact 10r, XDS RS5

Lol typical cyclists, complaining about details and pictures. Yeah, some of those things matter but one look at even these crappy photos the extent of damage is pretty clear cut.

Not what you want to hear but this is one of the big issues I have with carbon. I hate playing the carbon is it a chipped or cracked game.

So no one on the internet can tell you if the bike is compromised and it's highly unlikely you or a LBS will know 100% either way. In theory yeah carbon could be cracked and the paint is acting like a skin where it makes it impossible to visually look for cracks unless you completely sanded it down. You could have it ultrasonically tested or even xrayed but finding and paying for this is hard.

More than likely the bike is fine since most of chips only go to the primer and the bigger chip while at the carbon doesn't; seem to be frayed or jagged. If you feel comfortable doing so I would at the bare minimum seal the area with some sort of topcoat to prevent further paint chips in that area and also protect the carbon from water. A more advanced thing would to fill the pockets with resin, sand, and then possible repaint

With the information that the bike was NOT crashed but fell on furniture, it's VERY unlikely the carbon is actually damaged. Unsightly sure, this would drive me nuts but unless the bike was smashed into the furniture it would appear cosmetic but due indeed at least cover the area with clear coat or try to paint match the area

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