Scratched rear dropout on a carbon frame
01-07-12, 09:12 PM
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Scratched rear dropout on a carbon frame
Something went awry when shifting into the 12 cog. I found this huge scratch in the frame below:
Should this be a cause for concern? This is a new frame... good thing the black paint hides it well, but I'm just hoping that it won't cause my frame to spontaneously explode while riding...
Should this be a cause for concern? This is a new frame... good thing the black paint hides it well, but I'm just hoping that it won't cause my frame to spontaneously explode while riding...
01-07-12, 09:14 PM
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the dropout area is usually made from aluminum.
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It depends on if you have full carbon drop outs or not but I would probably have that checked out because it does look a little rough...Be safe and just have it looked at.
01-07-12, 10:45 PM
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On the note of your shifting, check your high low adjustments, that might have caused it (May need to screw the High screw in a 1/4 to 1/2 a turn)
01-07-12, 10:54 PM
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If it were a steel-framed bike, you wouldn't have to be concerned about a scratch on your dropout, it would be like...So what?
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01-07-12, 11:01 PM
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Also everybody knows that carbon is stronger than steel in every way. And it doesn't rust.
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