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Lots of cracks - safe to ride? I probably shouldn't have, but I just bought this 2016 CAAD 8 second hand for cheap. I'm trying to work out if it's safe to ride. There are cracks all over the carbon fork (and in the rest of the frame, but lots in the fork). The cracks mostly only affect the white paint, but there are blemishes to the black base layer in some areas. I've sanded away two of the worst looking bits, the carbon seems smooth underneath. Anyone have any insight? It all feels smooth, and doesn't obviously fail the coin tapping test. Many thanks, Matt ![im1]( ![im2]( ![im3]( ![im4]( ![im5](

Stop sanding - that's going to give you a fresh problem also needs to be resolved.

Instead, try peeling off one of the decals - I think this cracking is more like crazing in the white only. Noone's come up with a structural sticker (yet) so peel one off and see how it looks underneath. Some very gentle warm air may help soften the adhesive.

The black base layer cracks may also have a transparent sticker or anti-rub patch in place there.

If you want a wordy bike, then both reproduction water decals or vinyl-cut stickers are available all over, to apply after you clean and fix the paint layers.

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