Originally Posted by
Mosman12
again, my reaction wasn’t over a tiny paint chip. If it is purely cosmetic I don’t care even the bike is new. My concern was over the blunt force he hit the chainstay with , and what have happened beyond the chip to the chainstay carbon integrity at this spot. As it is my first carbon bike, the amount of force I’ve seen would definitely dent an aluminum tube so I didn’t know what to expect from a carbon one !
You got a fright. Thats o.k but you gotta think clearly.
In a area like that tapping won't tell you a lot.
Sit on the bike bounce up and down on the pedals and saddle. See shat happens.
Take it for a slow spin bouncing up and down on it.
If you think about it carbon can't be that delicate or it would be useless.
Bikes fall, get knocked, hit potholes and kerbs.
The bike manufacturer knows that.