Look KG286. Advice on bike

Hi there,

I’ve owned this Look KG286 for over 5 years now. Got it in Santa Monica and rode all the hills there over 2 years and then shipped it to the UK where I’ve continued using it.
I really like this bike but I want to get a more winter friendly bike, this one runs on 23cc and roads in the UK are not made for those.
Now, the issue I have is that the hike has some cracks on the paint and a decent chip near the bottom bracket that’s been there since I purchased it. Like I said, used it all over the Santa Monica and Malibu hills with no issue but I don’t know if the bike would be of interest to anyone.
I got a quote to repair and restore the paint but it was nearly £2K so I opted to carry on riding it as it was.
I’d appreciate any advice people may have as to sell it or just forget it and don’t even bother.

I’m attaching pictures of the bike as is and the issue near the bottom bracket.

Thank you,
Juanma

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Does not look like any damage to Carbon fibre, and if there is, in that area your bikes not going to suddenly give way. I'm thinking you could do a decent job of hiding it with some touch ul paint and laquer, nail varnish can work pretty well and just enjoy the bike.

2k to repair and repaint? Using pure gold paint or is it 'I saw you coming' type of business....
I would not leave this exposed as is, you can touch it up yourself as suggested ^, even repair it yourself if brave enough and regular you tube user or ask couple of quotes elsewhere if worried.

Did you take it so the surrey repair place?

I did take to a place near Dorking, can’t remember the name. Repaint and restore (decals, etc. ) only was quoted at £900

Carbon Bike Repair. Probably not worth it unless for sentimental value.

If it was me, I'd get it repaired, but not bother with the repaint - if done properly I think the rapirs with lacquer over look pretty nice - I'm blessed with being based near these guys, and Phils skills are amazing:

https://www.targetcomposites.co.uk/