u/woootgorilla

Hey everyone,
I noticed this spot on my carbon road bike frame today and I’m honestly stressing out a bit. I’ve attached a few pictures .

1 & 2: Close-up of the area
• Pic 3: A slightly zoomed-out shot for scale and context.

I can't tell if this is just a deep scratch in the clear coat/paint or an actual structural crack in the carbon itself.

Two questions for the experts here:

1. Based on the photos, does this look like a structural failure or just cosmetic damage?
2. If it is cracked, what are the change this would be covered under the Ridleys warranty?