I have snapped aluminum frames by riding through hard compressions (no fall and no impact), and I've dented aluminum frames on minor falls. So far my luck with carbon has been better and I have been amazed that some of the rocks thrown up into my frame left no mark at all. I guess I'm saying that seemingly "small" forces can cause significant damage, and large mechanisms can leave a frame undamaged. Everything breaks, just have fun and don't worry.
June 5, 2018, 7:47 p.m. - uberlounge
I have snapped aluminum frames by riding through hard compressions (no fall and no impact), and I've dented aluminum frames on minor falls. So far my luck with carbon has been better and I have been amazed that some of the rocks thrown up into my frame left no mark at all. I guess I'm saying that seemingly "small" forces can cause significant damage, and large mechanisms can leave a frame undamaged. Everything breaks, just have fun and don't worry.