Originally Posted by
billyymc
Ok, sounds like I just have to expect that breaking a carbon frame will happen.
One thing to note for those saying that crack looks like a big hit - keep in mind that area is about 3/4 of an inch long. It looks much worse in that closeup pic than in real life.
I agree the repair cost is reasonable.
I see frame armor on carbon DH and even gravel bikes. Its usually placed on the underside of the downtube, the chinstays, the bottom bracket, etc. Maybe invest in some of that to help deflect impacts.