chipped carbon frame

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    andreiutxa

    Hi.
    I have a Focus Izalco Ergoride 2.0 and I had a stupid accident the other day. I was getting on my bike after stopping, trying to clip into my pedals and the left foot was not getting in. So I looked down for a few seconds and that resulted in me hitting a pole and falling down. I had no real speed but the hit still made me fall off.
    The hit chipped my down tube on the right side and I am not sure if this is something serious or not. It only seems to be damaged at the surface, layers of paint but I am not sure. It doesn’t bend or change shape if I press on the area and I don’t see any real cracks but I am no expert. 

    This is a photo:

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    I thought of asking on the forum maybe someone has more of an expert eye and can make a better assesment. I have a big ride on Saturday and I am not sure if I should be worried or not so would appreciate some advice.

    Any recommandations of places where I could check this more thourghly and/or repair it would be appreciated as well.

    Thanks!

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    pablo

    Quick and easy check for
    Quick and easy check for carbon is to get a coin and tap it repeatedly on a known good part of the tube and then move towards the damaged area and around it. A change in tone would suggest their maybe some hidden damage. Only 100% way is to ultrasound it.
    Doesn’t look that bad just annoying

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    wycombewheeler

    I’m sure I’ve heard of local
    I’m sure I’ve heard of local bikes shops dealing with chips and scratches with some resin, Just to reveal and prevent water ingress. Try a few where you live they may we d you to specialist repairers if they think it is more serious.

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    matthewn5

    Take it to a carbon repair

    Take it to a carbon repair place and get an opinion.

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