Presidio Composites
Carbon Fiber Inspection Report
Reference: PC-SAMPLE-0001
Published: March 14, 2026
2022 Specialized Tarmac SL7 Expert
Road
Condition summary
Overall condition is good. The frame shows normal use-wear consistent with a bike of this age. One area, the non-drive-side chainstay, shows cosmetic chip damage that appears limited to the clearcoat; no laminate disruption is observable in the submitted photos. No evidence of impact damage, structural cracks, or repair history.
Frame
No structural concerns observable in the submitted photos. Paint and clearcoat show typical wear; no cracks, repairs, or alignment issues noted.
- Top tube and downtube clean; no impact dimples or paint disruption.
- Head tube junction free of spider-cracking or laminate lifting.
- Bottom bracket area shows no stress-whitening or delamination.
- Non-drive-side chainstay has clearcoat chip approx. 6mm, cosmetic only; underlying laminate appears intact.
Fork
Fork crown, legs, and steerer show no visible damage. No evidence of previous crash repair.
- Crown race area clean; no cracking or laminate disruption.
- Fork legs straight; no visible twist or laminate ripple.
Handlebars & stem
Handlebar and stem appear in good condition. No impact marks or clamping damage.
- Bar tape in place; no signs of displacement from a crash.
- Stem clamp bolts torqued evenly; no witness marks suggesting over-torque.
Seatpost
Seatpost shows expected clamp indentations. No cracks, no laminate damage.
- Seatpost clamp area free of cracks or stress whitening.
- Minimum insertion line visible and respected.
Areas of concern
Non-drive-side chainstay clearcoat chip
A ~6mm chip in the clearcoat near the chainstay-bridge junction. The underlying carbon weave is not exposed and no laminate lifting is observable in the submitted photos. Recommend clear nail polish or touch-up to prevent moisture ingress. Monitor for changes.
All submitted photos