Is this a crack

[Edge_Design]

That's very cool. But a lot of that footage appeared to be construction of Scultura. They say them selves that several different molds are used for different bikes. A BIG.NINE may not have a join in that location.

 

Showed it to Greg at P&G. He is leaning to it being a crack. Problem is with my frame you can't see the fibers underneath as my frame has like a black paint or black lacquer over it. So you can't see through to the fibers.

 

My shop also aren't 100% sure, but also leaning to it being a crack.

 

Merida has five year warranty on their frames. This bike is three years old. Send it in?

 

Considering you said yourself it looks like something impacted that area, it wouldn't be a warranty claim but rather an insurance claim.

[@ndy]

For sure I would definitely send it in.

 

If you frame is made in parts like the one in the clip there could be a bonding failure somewhere between the two tubes and the internal lug. A very small amount of movement can cause a small crack in the paint and the crack will take the form of a straight line around the tube like in your photo. 

 

If warranty or insurance is, or becomes an issue then this should be an easy repair. If the crack hasn't opened up and it doesn't make a noise when under load it then it there could be a good chance it will not deteriorate further. But best get it looked at.

[Alastair_S1D]

I gave Greg at P&G repairs the go ahead to sand off the paint and see what's underneath. And confirmed.

[Mongoose!]

I gave Greg at P&G repairs the go ahead to sand off the paint and see what's underneath. And confirmed.

 

. remember to send us a photo please

[Alastair_S1D]

Here is the repaired section before painting. 

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w553/Alastair2308/Mobile%20Uploads/20160811_151958_zpsalzrcf1n.jpg