Dented or normal

[tx_newbie]

I've read on this forum about some aluminum frames having a 'pinched' area on the driveside of the seat-tube to accomodate some derailleurs. Is this illustrated in the attached pic? This is a used frame that I would like to build up...assuming it's not broken.

Thanks

 

[capwater]

If that's a dent it's one heck of a perfectly symmetrical dent!!! Ride on.

 

[tx_newbie]

Yeah, I assumed as much--but I've also managed to get a small, perfectly symmetrical dent on my car, paint intact. Then again, the car dent was perfectly round and shallow (not oblong with a central depression), and on a fiberglass panel...just double checking.

 

[John M]

Normal. That frame looks to be in excellent condition.

 

[melslur]

It's normal, for front derailleur clearance. Here is the same question at velonews.com, with a response from Trek. The article is "[size=-1]A dimple, a dent or...."[/size]

http://www.velonews.com/tech/report/articles/7728.0.html

 

[janiejones]

Build her up boy - she's fine.