First paint chip

Sploosh
Sploosh Posts: 24
edited January 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
Today I came off my bike and the handle bar span round and the brake lever bashed my frame. Unfortunately for me it has chipped the paint.

I'm not feeling great about it, but I'm in the process of getting over it as I bought the bike to use and not to sit and look at (although I do do both).

Can anyone give any top tips on making this any better?

I'm a newbie so please forgive me if this picture doesn't upload...

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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    Live with it, there'll be more to come.
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  • codfather
    codfather Posts: 359
    Stop looking at it and ride. If it bothers you that much you can touch it up with paint or a marker. Probably be a waste of time, you're likely to pick up more.
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    2015 Transition Scout
    2012 Nukeproof Scalp
    2016 Genesis Latitude
    2012 Transition Double
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  • Sploosh
    Sploosh Posts: 24
    Yeah, I thought so.

    I suppose that teaches me for taking my bike on the 4x4 track.

    I wish it would have happened to my car.
  • step83
    step83 Posts: 4,170
    Go ride cover in in mud an forget about it. Like everyone else has said its normal, scuffs scratches chips even tiny dents all perfectly normal.
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  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    106 views of the chip - it is a work of art!
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I prefer Frites myself!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Flâneur
    Flâneur Posts: 3,081
    A topic I expect to see in my usual haunt of road cycling. Be the first of many, the first always stings a bit but then you realise it is a sign it is doing what it is supposed to. Being abused on trails
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  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    Now you can stop worrying about getting that first scratch and get on with riding.
    My first ride on my Transition I put a really nasty dent in the down tube.
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  • BigAl
    BigAl Posts: 3,122
    I managed to put a pretty sizeable paint chip onto my Duster loading it into the car (with two other bikes) on its first outing.

    Think of it as a badge of honour then forget about it and hide it with dirt.

    Bikes without chips and scratches aren't being used properly!
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  • Angus Young
    Angus Young Posts: 3,063
    Despite a load of big crashes, most of the marks on my bike have come from strapping it onto the bike rack.
    All the gear, no idea and loving the smell of jealousy in the morning.
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  • codfather
    codfather Posts: 359
    Most of the large marks and chips on my Pitch came from it falling into a below ground hot tub. Go figure.
    Current fleet
    2015 Transition Scout
    2012 Nukeproof Scalp
    2016 Genesis Latitude
    2012 Transition Double
    2012 Transition Trail or Park

    2006 Trek SL1000
    2017 Fly Proton
    ???? Create Polo Bike
  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    [url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19781860#p19781860]Flâneur[/url] wrote:
    Be the first of many, Being abused on trails


    :twisted:
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • Sploosh
    Sploosh Posts: 24
    Cheers guys. I'm glad I habe access to people like you lot who get me through times like these... <3

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