u/Khamtuk

Image 1 — shallow dent/crease on the aluminum rear triangle / chainstay…still ridable?
Image 2 — shallow dent/crease on the aluminum rear triangle / chainstay…still ridable?
Image 3 — shallow dent/crease on the aluminum rear triangle / chainstay…still ridable?
Image 4 — shallow dent/crease on the aluminum rear triangle / chainstay…still ridable?
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shallow dent/crease on the aluminum rear triangle / chainstay…still ridable?

There is this damage on the non-drive-side rear triangle/chainstay area.
Seller says it was assessed by a bike shop before he bought it, was told it wasn’t a concern, and he has ridden it for 4 years since without issues. No visible crack from what I can see, but it does look like a shallow dent/crease rather than just paint damage.
Would you consider this safe to ride, or would you walk away?

u/Khamtuk — 4 days ago