This is a Surly Krampus frame; I just noticed this small dent while cleaning. It was purchased brand new, I've had it for about 2 weeks. Should I be worried?
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It honestly might just be a paint defect too.– MaplePandaNov 18, 2021 at 17:33
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This demonstrates the usefulness of regular cleaning as it lets us discover potential defects, minor or major.– CarelNov 18, 2021 at 18:04
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1On a standard steel frame such a dent is hardly worth mentioning.– Daniel R HicksNov 19, 2021 at 1:19
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2I think we need a canonical question and answer for dent judgement type questions.– whatsisnameNov 19, 2021 at 7:31
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No, you should not be worried. A dent of that size is probably not a concern on all but the very lightest (and thinnest walled) steel tubing. Surly are economical bikes and use relatively heavy and thick-walled steel.
It’s my understanding that framebuilders can roll out dents larger than this, but not so large enough to warrant replacing the whole tube.
answered Nov 18, 2021 at 15:22
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