r/cycling • u/minger_09 • Apr 26 '26
How bad is this?
So i think the frame is cracked but my friends thinks its just paint
So basicly the bike shop gave me the bike with the correct saddle height than the saddle slipped down during a ride I went home and tightened it to about 0.5 don't have a touch wrench but didn't hear any carbon cracking
Could it be the when the saddle slipped but im not to sure but it seems a bit high for to be from the seat post
What do you think I should do its a giant bike so I think its moved under warranty but if the bike shops messed up with the saddle in the frist place.
Or should I just email Giant and see what the story is.
Any suggestion please say
The photos bellow
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOhWZWYOeGIspc0IGZF0XXr-xkLzbejW/view?usp=drivesdk
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dDdB0jkCIwdP50_hlUqwurwXNgiHKNPL/view?usp=drivesdk
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u/makist 23d ago
Man, that’s basically nothing. It’s most likely just paint damage or a superficial chip in the clear coat, which is common on carbon frames and usually cosmetic.
Even if there is minor surface damage, carbon fiber is extremely strong structurally. A small chip doesn’t mean the frame is compromised. You only have a real problem if the fibers themselves are damaged, like cracks, delamination, or exposed or torn weave.
People are way too paranoid about carbon. Any tiny mark and suddenly it’s “that’s done, throw it away,” which just isn’t true.