The bike has some cosmetic damage to the finish of the bike. There is damage to the paint cause by a dropped chain. This is completely cosmetic and does not affect use. It is normally hidden by the crankset. There are marks across the frame from various stone chips. There is a silver mark on the crank - left side from my foot rubbing against it after a poor bike fit. There is some scratches on the left shifter were the bike has left up against a brick wall again this is completely cosmetic and does not affect use. The final markings are those on the seat post. This is again cosmetic damage to the paint work caused by the seat post clamp. The tape on the seat post is to stop a saddle bag scratching the pain. Note pedals and bottle cage not included.