>From what I see, this is unfortunate but not dangerous. I have a 1970s frame >with even worse flattening due to a former kickstand installation that I ride >all the time. Steel is very strong and can easily deal with little dimples >like this.
The same frame in carbon fiber would probably be a total loss. --Eric Norris campyonly...@me.com Insta: @CampyOnlyGuy YouTube: YouTube.com/CampyOnlyGuy > On Dec 28, 2020, at 8:27 AM, Eric Marth <ericma...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Iecently removed my Pletscher bipod kickstand and noticed some mutilation to > my chainstays. Pictured below is my LHT, the kickstand was installed by the > previous owner. The sight brought to mind Grant's warning on the kickstand > hardware listing: "This is one of those terribly useful aftermarket problem > solvers that can save the day or wreck your frame, depending on how you > attach it." > > Just how bad is this? Cause for concern or shall I carry on? > > Thanks for your collective wisdom. > > <IMG_3009.JPG> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com > <mailto:rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com>. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/119f6cf3-3c25-42cf-8060-6a9f8b4bea1en%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/119f6cf3-3c25-42cf-8060-6a9f8b4bea1en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. > <IMG_3009.JPG> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/E06B52A0-6B02-4D44-82A7-D88C3D602ED2%40me.com.
