Stem after crash

[pat_pag]

hi, i had an accident, after that i have damage on the stem so i have question because its a carbon stem. Its dangerous? Speed was low but, i still dont understand how i did it. Handlebar grips is in perfect condition

 

[Smokin Joe]

A few minor scuffs but I can't see any problem.

 

[fossyant]

Paint chip - it's fine !

 

[SkipdiverJohn]

Paint chip - it's fine !

But can you really trust it? That's the question.......

 

[Smokin Joe]

But can you really trust it? That's the question.......

It won't pick your pocket or run off with your wife.

 

[crossfire]

Don`t know how safe it will be,but if you don't trust it or are worried about it then change it for peace of mind, and sod the expense.

 

[Smokin Joe]

Don`t know how safe it will be,but if you don't trust it or are worried about it then change it for peace of mind, and sod the expense.

People who worry about a scuff on carbon fibre should not go near it because they'll end up in the funny farm within a year.

 

[Drago]

I reckon you need a new stem. Youd bought a carbon one for its tres sexy looks, and now those looks are ruined. Structurally I suspect it's fine, but that's not the point - it is now the component equivalent of the elephant man. Next time you're having a lentil smoothie with your trendy hipster mates in the lounge bar of the Outraged Remainer public house, they'll see this distinctly unfashionable damage and will choke on their quinoa in outrage.

 

[Sharky]

They are just battle scars - ride with pride.

 

[Mugshot]

Echo what everyone else has said in that it looks fine, but what I really wanted to say was that I really like the look of your frame's paint job

 

[Smokin Joe]

Echo what everyone else has said in that it looks fine, but what I really wanted to say was that I really like the look of your frame's paint job

It does look rather dandy, doesn't it?