Dent in my Peg top tube

[schwa86]

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.

[ColonelJLloyd]

Bummer, but if you didn't know it was there then you'd never know it was there if you know what I mean.

[ultraman6970]

That bike is not going to explode or anything. Just ride man :)

[pjbaz]

I'd still ride it like it deserves to be ridden, but yeah, bummer on the dent :-(

[uber]

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.

[thwart]

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.

You can 'roll out' some dents to an amazing degree, but it usually trashes the paint in the area. http://chuck.kichline.com/bikes/Framedents/default.htm

On this bike the finish is priceless... and likely pricey to repair. Although certainly not impossible with the right painter.

[OtayBW]

With that paint, I'd say let it go and just ride...

[Hank Scorpio]

I have seen the frame blocks made out of wood too. Probably easier on the paint but also probably less effective on the dent.

[colker]

I believe the dent just made it better.. in a handmade s··· happens kind of logic.

[John H.]

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.

[monkeybanana86]

That's such a small dent and such a beautiful bike. I'd just ride it.

[R3awak3n]

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.

[eddief]

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[Louis]

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Better yet, send it back to Dario and have him add to the existing custom paint job...

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.

[Peter P.]

'Tis but a scratch. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmInkxbvlCs)

[David Kirk]

I wouldn't worry about structural issues. It will be around for decades.

Getting the dent out without messing up the paint will be near impossible I'm sorry to say.

dave

[AngryScientist]

i agree with Dave. no sharp crease, you're OK.

[drewellison]

It's cold-set. And everyone knows that cold set steel improves it.

It's an improvement!

Maybe duplicate it on the other side of the tube to match. Then it's on purpose.