Chipped top tube - hide or live with it?

[anonymous-user]

I took my nice shiny new mountain bike out last night for the 1st time & had a spectacular off. My mate who was behind me saw me go OTT, the bike unclipped from the SPDs & did a double somersault, luckily it didnt land on me!! I was OK apart from a few grazes & bruises, only a flesh wound!
The bike is un-scathed apart from a chip on the top tube where the brake lever swung around & hit it. No dent.
Is it best to just leave it, adds to the 'character' of the bike?. Or can it be covered up, does anyone have any links to a sticker etc that could cover up a 5mm chip on the side of tube? Specialised Rockhopper in black/grey.

[shalmaneser]

If you're riding it properly it'll be the first of many.

[neil_bolton]

shalmaneser said:

If you're riding it properly it'll be the first of many.

Live with it.

Now you've done it, you don't need to worry about it anymore.

[anonymous-user]

neil_bolton said:

Live with it.

Now you've done it, you don't need to worry about it anymore.

I think you are right there. A bit like getting the 1st ding on a new car...
I'll treat it as a battle scar that adds to its character!