Is this cracked?

[Ispeed_V]

Hi Hubbers

 

Even though I am going to get a stress test done by Carbon Bike Repairs, thought I would get hublands opinion first on whether this is indeed a crack or maybe just a paint rupture.

 

Area of concern circled in red. BTW this is where the FD mounts.

 

 

[AdamA]

Without being able to get touchy-feely with you bike I can't be certain.... but that looks cracked! 

[Mars1967]

I certainly hope I am wrong but it does appear to be cracked.

[Chris_]

It looks like the diameter of the tube changes? if artificially so thats a crack vote for squeezed to death. 

 

If thats just how the frame shape goes - 1 vote paint.

[TheoG]

The focus on your photo is out so difficult to see but my guess is its a crack.  Best to ask the carbon specialists though.

[Ispeed_V]

It looks like the diameter of the tube changes? if artificially so thats a crack vote for squeezed to death. 

 

If thats just how the frame shape goes - 1 vote paint.

Diameter of tube does change. As is the general consensus, think it is cracked

[Li Mu Bai]

FD over tightened.

[SwtCraigMachine]

If you tap a coin (or similar) down the length of the seat-tube, the sound will likely change as you get closer to the 'crack'. If the sound doesn't change, there may be more hope of it being paint/superficial deformation. It's by no means a foolproof test, but it might provide another reference point! Good luck, regardless.

[Grant G]

I think you need to go on diet or stop gym sessions using a wrench!!   Onky kidding, best you get it checked out by the pros. looks like damage to me though.

[dasilvarsa]

You need to get it repaired.

It's Crushed.

[Robbie Stewart]

That tube looks fooked. I dunno if I would risk sitting my big ass on that post. It will likely fail at the worst possible moment.

[Martin PJ]

It's cracked, fixable. There is a guy in Durban, very good and fast, if you want his details PM me. I have used him for road bike.

[love2fly]

It looks (by the surrounding blkack smudge) like it took a hit?

 

I wouldn't give CBR the time of day, find someone more reasonable.

[SwissVan]

Hi Hubbers

 

Even though I am going to get a stress test done by Carbon Bike Repairs, thought I would get hublands opinion first on whether this is indeed a crack or maybe just a paint rupture.

 

Area of concern circled in red. BTW this is where the FD mounts.

The paint is already kaput, remove the paint so you can see clearly what’s cooking underneath. I’d hazard a guess and say it’s only the paint that is cracked.

[King_Crispy]

Yes, looks shagged

[Ispeed_V]

It looks (by the surrounding blkack smudge) like it took a hit?

 

I wouldn't give CBR the time of day, find someone more reasonable.

If not CBR, who can you recommend? Thanks