Marks on Frame

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Glasgow44

Veteran
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Hi there.

I've noticed two raised bits on the frame of my new Bianchi (these are very small and slightly raised when you run your finger over them - like very small pinheads). I was out on the bike last week and fell off whilst trying to get up a hill (I say trying because there were wet leaves) - anyway, I came to a stop, no time to unclip and went to the side. Bike is not damaged apart from a scratch on the saddle and a mark (see photo - mark is in black). The fall was really really low impact (stationery) so I doubt it would have anything to do with these raised pinhead like bits, although one of them is right below the black scratch mark. I don't even think the black mark is anything to do with the fall as it is on the top tube; I think it may be a stone chip or something. I'm unable to get a picture of the pinhead bits as these are the same colour as the frame, so won't come out in the camera, but I can get a picture of the black mark. Has anyone else had these pinhead raised bits on a carbon frame? I hear horror stories about the frame being faulty and bubbles appearing etc or maybe I'm being too protective about a nice bike when I should just ride it and forget about all the daft stuff!

Thanks in advance for your help.

J
 
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Drago

Legendary Member
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JtB

Prepare a way for the Lord
Location
North Hampshire
When my Bianchi was new I got some touchup paint for the stone chips, but the touched up bits looked a mess so I removed the touchup paint and very soon forgot about the chips.
 

JhnBssll

Guru
Location
Suffolk
My Bianchi has a few slight marks, the Celeste shows up even the slightest imperfection. I wouldn't worry about it, just enjoy riding it!

With regard to faulty carbon frames Bianchi are very good with customer support so in the very unlikely event you have a problem they'd probably replace it. If you're still worried take it to your local dealer for them to inspect it :okay:
 

Ming the Merciless

There is no mercy
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Location
Inside my skull
Try retaking in focus. Cannot see what you are referring to.
 
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