Soldato
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That'll be a drain hole.
Road Cycling
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Soldato
Could just be a crack in the paint/lacquer. Personally I'd sand it down and see if it's just the paint or if it's the frame.
Soldato
That's the drain hole.. 
I have the Pro. I do not believe there is a drain hole on these frames but yours certainly has one. I'll double check my frame later but that's not exactly a hole that could just appear, definitely agree (ha!) with what everyone is saying.
Hmm. I guess that is where this becomes difficult... if sanded down for checking that's even more cosmetic damage than there already is.
Yeah. Seems like a very odd hole to just appear but also doesn't look extremely well cut!
Soldato
Bah. Didn't get to use TrainerRoad last night as I ended up spending all evening in A&E with my son as he fractured his thumb fighting with his little brother.
Kids are idiots.
Jumped on Zwift this morning though, did my standard John's Short Mix, which was cool. Rode in to work and will get my FTP test on TR done when I get in.
Kids are idiots.
Jumped on Zwift this morning though, did my standard John's Short Mix, which was cool. Rode in to work and will get my FTP test on TR done when I get in.
Soldato
Maybe it's just me, but I think the choice between fixable cosmetic damage or the chance of my top-tube breaking as I'm doing 40mph+ on a downhill is a fairly easy choice!
Man of Honour
Oh, totally agree on that! However, I imagine insurance should take into account cosmetic damage as well. I just want to get back riding again as soon as possible but I don't have a spare bike
Fixed
Fixed
Aha, pretty much what I meant
I actually took it mountain biking on bridleways the other weekend... pretty useless in the thick mud. Jack of all trades master of none.
Soldato
Man of Honour
Aha, pretty much what I meant
Yup
To be honest if you're planning on the insurance route I'd probably go and get it checked properly straight away. Or at least as properly as possible given the carbon.
To be honest the hole doesn't look that bad to me - as in, a cut hole with paint over it rather than a bit of carbon that has broken off/cracked.
Basically just because, I like how it looks,
I like the fact that a 200g decrease in weight should put me at about 6.8kg on a Alu frame.
Because it's sexy.
Also stiff crank bro?
Plus its like 150 quid all in, I would then have the best bits of red (the brakes and the crank (i have force everything else).
I can sell my Force crank for like 60 quid so it's like a 150 quid change
Yup
To be honest if you're planning on the insurance route I'd probably go and get it checked properly straight away. Or at least as properly as possible given the carbon.
To be honest the hole doesn't look that bad to me - as in, a cut hole with paint over it rather than a bit of carbon that has broken off/cracked.
Yeah. Not sure where to get it checked exactly for a proper inspection. Might try Sigma Sport or Pearson cycles as they're fairly close and reputable round here.
Caporegime
Oh, totally agree on that! However, I imagine insurance should take into account cosmetic damage as well. I just want to get back riding again as soon as possible but my only spare bike is a hybrid
Why would you do that to yourself! I have three bikes and three sets of wheels between the two geared bikes! I'm not taking any chances.
Soldato
wind wind wind wind gooo away! 
can't remember the last I was so bored of wind
can't remember the last I was so bored of windHa. I literally only started road riding in July.. well unless you count the 3-4 months of hybrid on road
I have a spare set of wheels (Zondas) however no spare bike. I've been meaning to sort out a cheaper commuter for a while so might end up having to do that pronto!
Soldato
Was really windy here this morning, and last night, in fact, it has been for ages too. It's a massive chore.
Man of Honour
Yeah, the wind is a bit of a pain at the moment. My legs are super tired too so it all adds up to some slow-ass speeds.
GAINS y0!
I don't mind the wind if it's constant, its the gusty nature of the recent stuff that is so frustrating.- Status