Originally Posted by
odie91
ok, so i noticed there are ZERO people viewing the framebuilders forum, so for the cross-post...
how thick is the tubing of an aluminum frame, specifically the chainstay tube? i scraped it hard on a curb, and it scratched a pretty thick chunk out of the tube. no dent, but a deep gash. should i be worried? it's a Specialized road frame built in 2004, in case that info helps (Specialized Langster to be exact). i'm not sure exactly how deep, but i'll try to measure it when i get a chance.
ALWAYS LOOK AT DATES OF THE ORIGINAL POST DON'T BE LIKE ME AND MAKE A ZOMBIE THREAD
Not sure as it can vary but more to the point are you the original owner and do you happen to have your receipt or can reach out to the shop and see if they have it you can file a claim. If you go to your local Specialized dealer they can help filing a crash replacement which can get you a discount on a new frame unfortunately they have stopped making the Langster a while back (my warranty replacement after a bottom bracket crack was one of the last remaining ones and I got lucky as it was the Rio edition) however you could put it towards something else in the line up. They can also look at the frame and help determine the viability of the frame in their eyes.
Like others have said it could last and be fine or it could fail. It is up to you if you want to take that risk or not, nobody else could make that decision for you.