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Dent in my Peg top tube
So I returned home from this mornings ride, and as I was getting organized discovered a small dent in the TT of my respo (stainless steel tubes for non-afficianados). It can't possibly have been there all along, and I am unaware of any recent traumatic injuries. I did have it on top of car for trip to Maine last week (clamped on down tube), and rode it in Maine Lobster Ride where I suppose it could have been banged into on the post-ride rack or something. It is not in the spot where the handlebars would hit.
I am slightly bummed re aesthetics, but I bought the bike to ride it so I can get over that. I don't know much of stainless steel though -- so the basic question is "rideable?" The picture seems to show it pretty well, about 1/2" or so and not very deep. |
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Bummer, but if you didn't know it was there then you'd never know it was there if you know what I mean.
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That bike is not going to explode or anything. Just ride man
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I'd still ride it like it deserves to be ridden, but yeah, bummer on the dent :-(
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I apologize if this is totally silly, but I wonder if there is there a dent removal technique from the auto industry that could apply to your frame? I have seen suction devices for smaller car dents but I don't know if it could work on a round tube.
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On this bike the finish is priceless... and likely pricey to repair. Although certainly not impossible with the right painter.
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With that paint, I'd say let it go and just ride...
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I have seen the frame blocks made out of wood too. Probably easier on the paint but also probably less effective on the dent.
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I believe the dent just made it better.. in a handmade s··· happens kind of logic.
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dent
Sorry, just re-read original post.
I bet it happened when it was racked around other bikes- Someone else probably knocked it. Doesn't take much for light steel tubing. I had a really light Columbus tubed frame a few years ago. One day I discovered a similar dent to yours- No idea how it got there. Last edited by John H.; 07-30-2017 at 05:51 PM. |
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That's such a small dent and such a beautiful bike. I'd just ride it.
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I feel your pain. On my English, I have a tiny dent in the monostay that I have no idea how it got there.
No worries though, now I don't have to care as much and can ride it as hard as it should be ridden. |
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check ebay for small vinyl stickers, and stick one over it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hummingbird-...wanL1tQAZ2_law
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hawaii-Hawai...jBylNgSseJyZvw
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I'd just ride it - chances are vanishingly small that it will result in structural issues. It's only effect will be in your head, and if you can get past that, it's a non-problem. |
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