Dented Aluminium Frame - Serious?

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shalmaneser said:

To be fair, it's damaged, and the man in question needs to return it to the condition it was before the accident. So you need a new frame. I'd be very surprised if your LBS said anything different.

It will be, however, fine to ride.

Agree with this. It may not cause a failure, but it's hardly a minor paint scratch.

The frame is now worth less at resale, so you've suffered a loss albeit as yet unrealised.