Carbon frame damage

[mr_cellophane]

I have just noticed a scuff on my frame. It might have been done by someone putting their bike the other side of of a bike stand and the handlebar rubbing.
It looks as though it is just the paint scrapped off. Should I be concerned and either way is their anything I can do ?
It is about the same diameter as a pen.

 

[ianrauk]

If it's just a scuff then it's nothing to worry about. Carbon frames are far tougher then people think.

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

Nah that's gonna melt next time it rains.





(No not really)

 

[Yellow Saddle]

Nah that's gonna melt next time it rains.





(No not really)

What about organic carbon fungal rot that can set in once the protective dermis has been breached?

 

[T.M.H.N.E.T]

What about organic carbon fungal rot that can set in once the protective dermis has been breached?

Oh god no not the fungal rot!!!

If you haven't got a will, draft one asap

 

[HLaB]

If it's just a scuff then it's nothing to worry about. Carbon frames are far tougher then people think.

^^^^This^^^^
I got a scuff mark on my Carbon frame about 5years ago after keeping it pristine for 3 years, I reckon somebody at a cafe put their bike on top of it and their sti levers marked it. Annoying as it was when I eventually retired the bike circa 8000miles later it had never caused me a real problem but made me want toat the time!

 

[Smokin Joe]

Anyone who is worried about every scuff, nick and chip on a carbon frame would be better off sticking to steel or aluminium because all frames will pick up many of those during their lifetime.

 

[CanucksTraveller]

It'll be fine, it's just a little scuff by the sounds of it. I know it's painful when you have a new frame but just like having a new car, it'll never remain pristine. It'll always get marks on it, just learn to accept them and you'll feel better about it. You may even see them as signs of decent usage. Badges of honour if you will, or battle scars. Carbon is tough, it's not compromised by a scuff, so don't worry.
Miss seeing you on Tripadvisor by the way Mr C!

 

[mr_cellophane]

Nah that's gonna melt next time it rains.

Rained today while I was out. Back to the steel bike till the spring. (only because it has mudguards)

 

[mr_cellophane]

Miss seeing you on Tripadvisor by the way Mr C!

I'm still there. Why would being banned stop me ?

 

[CanucksTraveller]

I'm still there. Why would being banned stop me ?

Ha. I had no idea you were banned. I just don't go there any more, I just remembered you from when I was regularly on the London forum some years back.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I covered various parts of the frame of my carbon-framed road bike in clear protective stickers, which are very unobtrusive and easily replaced when they start getting worn. It very effectively protects the frame against marks from sticks, stones, etc.