Are my hairline cracked or broken carbon fibre handlebars broken or useable?

[ponyopo]

Are my hairline cracked or broken carbon fibre handlebars broken or useable? Can they be easily repaired?

They came with a bike second hand. I didn't notice it till I took the bar tape off. I haven't ridden them.

It looks as though the broken and cracked areas may just be fairings that wouldn't affect structural strength but I don't know for sure. I have seen carbon bars that don't have this bit.

Can anyone shed any light on this? Can I do a strength test at home?


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[S-Express]

Silly question, but are you sure those bars are carbon? Either way, it looks like some sort of cover which has been bonded over the cable run, so not a structural piece anyway.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Its not structurally part ofcthe bar strength as far as i can see.
its for cables to tuck in for comfort etc..the bit thats broke is just to make them more comfy ror your fingers..once taped they should be fine..
if there is any sign of cracking on the tube part id bin them..

 

[roadrash]

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