Cracked Carbon, Take a peek

harmonix1234 · Postby **harmonix1234** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 9:28 pm

So, whaddaya reckon?
Noticed crack behind headtube today on my 2012 roubaix.
Could be just paint, so before you all jump down my throat, yes I am taking it to my LBS to inspect.
(Excuse the pics, handheld 135mm macro at 100iso under flouro's (AT) 1/18th of a second)

But, whaddaya reckon?

toolonglegs · Postby **toolonglegs** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 10:16 pm

Going off the photos ... scratch.

Pottsy · Postby **Pottsy** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:35 pm

scratch

Duck! · Postby **Duck!** » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:58 pm

'Tis but a scratch.

chocwege2 · Postby **chocwege2** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:38 am

I had a similar looking "scratch" and got a brand new frame under warranty. Make sure your LBS gets it checked by the local Specialized rep.

rodneycc · Postby **rodneycc** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 1:38 pm

Tumour...

Might be another job for the clear nail polish.

harmonix1234 · Postby **harmonix1234** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 2:19 pm

Scratch it is!
Thin clear coat top layer. Got an investigative fingernail on it for a 'flick flick' and it flaked off either side of the scratch. Like wax. Got a little 2000 grit wet and dry on it, a little clear nail polish, better than new.

Dave-in-LK · Postby **Dave-in-LK** » Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:45 pm

You'll soon know if you try to buff it out and it err doesn't buff

Or go into the shed turn the lights off and shine a torch into the crack ....

Hopefully it's a scratch

harmonix1234 · Postby **harmonix1234** » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:53 am

Yep, absolutely confident it's a scratch as it polished out to glass smooth. 1,000 lumens on its good, but bright sunlight is the best. All good.