Carbon damage or paint chip?

DrumcDub1

Hi folks,

Had my bike resting against a wall, slipped a little and drive side bumped the wall.

Some damage to the chainstay but trying to determine if simply a paint chipping or potential carbon damage? Wasn't a particularly heavy impact at all so hoping it's the former but have no experience with this so any help/advice welcome!

Pictures attached (one zoomed out then two zoomed in fully on each individual chi)(!

Thud

hard to tell, the black paint looks like the base coat the layer under that is either another clear coat or part of the carbon lay up.

Probably need to get it out to Carbon Tech either way.

nicksnikita

Impossible to say by eye.
You could clean the area and inspect it closely to see if there are any visible cracks. It will be clearer when the white paint residue is removed.
You could pick away some more paint to see if the damage is confined to the areas shown or if anything has propigated.
You could ride it cautiously to get some confidence that the strength of the frame hasn’t been compromised.

But ultimately, the only way you’ll know for sure is by having it professionally inspected.

Fierce annoying id imagine

fat bloke

Ouch. Looks like it got much more than a simple fall, or the finish is very fragile.

DrumcDub1

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122273628#Comment_122273628

I thought the same, can't understand the level of damage done in what seemed like a nothing bump!!

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Ouch.

Looks like a dramatic paint chip for me but I'd have no confidence in that opinion, you'll probably have to get it checked.

What bike is it? Very delicate paint job by the looks of things. Or you were just very unfortunate. Probably both!

magicbastarder

frame is toast. i'll give you a tenner for it. chopping my own hand off etc etc