04-13-2013, 09:06 PM
Okay so I have a 2013 Trek Domane 2.0 Aluminum Frame, which I obviously do not want to drop more money into for a whole new frame. The dent is in the top bar, roughly 1/8 of an inch deep. There is no other damage to the bike, as I did not fall, my crotch collided with it while frantically stopping for a fairly cute girl, who thought on left meant move to the left.
See link for photo.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/15240_300066680124616_1617495447_n.jpg
I haven't received word from Trek on their diagnosis, and I believe they will more than likely tell me it is unrideable due to the paint micro cracks...
My thought is sanding down the area and leaving it as is, but adding a carbon fiber sleeve for added support to make it safe, or safer to ride...or is that just useless? Please do not respond with a guess..only knowledgeable posts, as if this does fail I could be impaled and die or get seriously injured...
Thank you all.
See link for photo.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/15240_300066680124616_1617495447_n.jpg
I haven't received word from Trek on their diagnosis, and I believe they will more than likely tell me it is unrideable due to the paint micro cracks...
My thought is sanding down the area and leaving it as is, but adding a carbon fiber sleeve for added support to make it safe, or safer to ride...or is that just useless? Please do not respond with a guess..only knowledgeable posts, as if this does fail I could be impaled and die or get seriously injured...
Thank you all.