Is my frame for the dump or still safe enough?

marathonic

I have a carbon frame (Boardman) that's a few years old. I recently had a tire rub against the rear of the frame and wear right through to the tube and, on removing the wheel, noticed that it had also worn the frame.

I've attached a few pictures. Do you think this is safe enough to continue cycling or do I need to replace the frame (I've already purchased a new wheelset)?

Thanks in advance for any responses.

Lumen

I'd ride that.

Probably a good idea to lacquer over the area to protect it.

spyderski

I'd agree with Lumen, it will be grand, but have to ask……..

How long was the tyre rubbing on the frame? How did you possibly not notice?

marathonic

spyderski wrote: »

I'd agree with Lumen, it will be grand, but have to ask……..

How long was the tyre rubbing on the frame? How did you possibly not notice?

Thanks for the reply. I noticed it after a long downhill cycle at speed but am not sure whether it was rubbing before that. It's through my own stupidity I guess because I rarely check spoke tension or anything like that.

It looks like I got away this time and will make increased maintenance one of my top priorities this year.

Scrappy600

It's for the dump definitely. I'll meet you wherever you want and 'dispose' of it for you to save you the hassle if you'd like
;-)

marathonic

Scrappy600 wrote: »

It's for the dump definitely. I'll meet you wherever you want and 'dispose' of it for you to save you the hassle if you'd like
;-)

That's very nice of you. That'd save me the cost of skip hire. How much would you charge for this service

Scrappy600

Free of charge. I'm a very nice guy. Just pay it forward.

ashleey

I can't believe that no one has yet suggested a new bike. That's the answer to all questions here

endacl

ashleey wrote: »

I can't believe that no one has yet suggested a new bike. That's the answer to all questions here

Either that or hi viz. Do you even pay road tax?

ashleey

endacl wrote: »

Either that or hi viz. Do you even pay road tax?

That groove in the frame will be useful for attaching the required registration plate with zip ties. Also his bike roadworthiness certificate and insurance disc.

Briando

I would get one of the carbon repair guys to take a look at it. Was discussed on the boards in 2013. I'd say its plenty strong now, but for piece of mind when you are defending at 70km/ph.

kingoffifa

thats those lads at halfords again, bad assembly

browsing

I'd ride that!It looks like you've worn into the paint and just about started wearing into teh carbon. There's always a factor of safety in these things so I'd say you're well in the clear how little is worn away. Also, it'd be more worrying if it was on the top or bottom than the side.
However, if you don't trust it, I'll put it to good use!:)

FISMA

marathonic wrote: »

I've attached a few pictures. Do you think this is safe enough to continue cycling or do I need to replace the frame (I've already purchased a new wheelset)?

I have ridden worse. In my case, an overshift caused a huge chip of paint to come off. Over a decade and tens of thousands of miles later, that area cracked.

I knew my stay would go and it did crack during a ride. Still managed to cycle 10 miles home at a decent clip.

The stays are of course integral components. However, when they fail, it is not like a front fork, top tube, or head tube.

Is this the chain stay or the seat stays?

What is concerning is the two different colors of carbon that your wheel polishing shows. This leads me to believe that you have worn through the outer protective layer and are in to the inner.

Also, does Bordman not offer some kind of buy back or crash replacement on their frames?

Another concern is solvents from the road getting directly in to the carbon now that the protective coating is gone.

You need to do something, however, what that is, I do not know. Don't know if spraying paint helps or hurts. Maybe somehow waterproofing with shrinkwrap tube? You want to ensure that whatever you do does not react with carbon.

With all of this said. Roll the dice. I hope you are not a downhiller!