sticker or crack in the paint ?

bugger! thought I’d bent the pedal axle as it felt all odd and noddley

not had any crashes or dropped it so must be putting down awesome power numbers 😉

See a few of these online.

Shimano should replace under warranty.

Who do you go through ? the bike was bought over the internet from germany 5 yrs ago.

You bought it second hand 5 years ago? Replace it yourself, like a decent customer, upgrade if you are outriding your equipment, job done

no bought new with the bike, and was intending on replacing as shimano warranty is 2 years.