Dented my Yeti SB 95 Frame....

[addATX]

Currently in the freak-out stage, after about 18 hours of denial.

I took a nasty over-the-bar spill and put a small dent in my toptube. The pictures aren't that great... can't get a good view of it. But, I'm posting here anyways.... what do you think?
I haven't taken it to my shop/Yeti dealer yet, but I'm going to today or tomorrow to get their opinion.

Is this a small dent that shouldn't worry me? Or, should I be thinking about a replacement?

[Ilikemtb999]

If it were mine I'd just ride it without worry.

[Blueallah]

I've lived with much bigger dents without a problem. Probably worth having it looked at by the shop, but I doubt it is anything of serious consequence.

[Mr Bacon Jr]

Would not sweat it at all- if it bugs you, Yeti will typically help out with crash replacement pricing, usually $400 for front triangle. Shop will charge you to swap everything over.

[addATX]

Really?? Thanks guys -- already putting my mind at ease (at least a little bit).

I'm not concerned about the aesthetics of it. I just don't want to be thinking about it failing or something while I'm riding a trail...

[bear]

I had dents thrice as bad in my old titus ... for like 5 years ... before a completely unrelated part of the frame wore out.

I have a great scar on the rear tri on my SB ... I think of it as "seasoned" now.

Don't even sweat that one. :^)

[nsbucky]

I feel so sad for you, but like these guys its a solvable problem, just try to not look at it too much.

[Dr Sloth]

If that were a new rattle in my car, I'd turn up the stereo volume.

[bear]

battlescar ... wipeout in the rocks of Sourlands Preserve in (central?) New Jersey a couple weeks ago brought this one down ... it was a great day!

[addATX]

Thanks for the feedback everyone.

I took my bike to my shop, and they all basically agreed with you... saying it's nothing to worry about at all.

Still a bummer, but what a relief!

[icelt]

High grade aluminum is tough stuff. Ding/crash resistance is one of the great things about staying with a metal frame!

I'd wager everyone would be a fair bit more cautious had a knock like that occurred on carbon fiber.

[Mr Bacon Jr]

If that were a new rattle in my car, I'd turn up the stereo volume.

Quote of the thread!

[YetiSB]

I had dents thrice as bad in my old titus ... for like 5 years ... before a completely unrelated part of the frame wore out.

I have a great scar on the rear tri on my SB ... I think of it as "seasoned" now.

Don't even sweat that one. :^)

I agree, these bikes were meant to be ridden and hard at that!

[addATX]

Well.... I did it again. Crashed on a ride this morning, and my bike landed on a rock.
The driveside chainstay now has a sizeable dent.... (much bigger than the previous one on the toptube).

[bear]

<< impressive >>

[Oni]

Well.... I did it again. Crashed on a ride this morning, and my bike landed on a rock.
The driveside chainstay now has a sizeable dent.... (much bigger than the previous one on the toptube).

You sir, are a madman.

Oni

[pulsarxxx]

You are the King of Mountain Biking and I hope that you are OK

[irishpitbull]

Chicks dig scars

[addATX]

Yeah... thanks. I survived with less damage than the bike on this one (scrapped knee, big knot on my forearm).

As for being a madman... I'm just an aggressive rider who loves the bike! But, yeah.... my bike shop's owner recently told me I need to work on my "finesse riding skills"...

[50calray]

Reminds me of my Nitro truck days...if you're not breaking parts, you're not having fun!

So far I've only bent a wheel on my SB 95...got a flat tire as well but nothing close to what you've done. Rock on!

[Mr Bacon Jr]

Yeah... thanks. I survived with less damage than the bike on this one (scrapped knee, big knot on my forearm).

As for being a madman... I'm just an aggressive rider who loves the bike! But, yeah.... my bike shop's owner recently told me I need to work on my "finesse riding skills"...

Where did you crash here in ATX? Should come join our Wed night rides.

[combatwombat1]

Yeah...thats not going to buff out

[pulsarxxx]

At least you have a good excuse to buy a new frame next year

[addATX]

Where did you crash here in ATX? Should come join our Wed night rides.

Barton Creek Greenbelt, on one of the offshoot trails near the clearing/Jedi area...

Is the Wed night ride the Lakeway ride talked about on the other forum? I would like to make it out to that one sometime.
Mostly end up riding the BCGB due to proximity (and because it's awesome).

[trailbrain]

Barton Creek Greenbelt, on one of the offshoot trails near the clearing/Jedi area...

Is the Wed night ride the Lakeway ride talked about on the other forum? I would like to make it out to that one sometime.
Mostly end up riding the BCGB due to proximity (and because it's awesome).

Ahhhh....good ole BCGB - breaker of frames.