YIKES! Broken Handle Bar

[ColorChange]

I'm not going to go into any details yet because I need to see about warranty issues first.

During the ride on Saturday I started to hear loud creeking when I pedaled hard, over 400 watts. I checked the bike out when I got home and found a very loose cd bottle cage and thought that could have been it.

Well, today I got my new SRAM Red brifters so began installing them. Pull the tape off and ... SH****T! Cracked CF. This is a big crack and goes nearly 3/4 around the bar. I'll post pictures later but want to get the issue resolved with the manufacturer first.

I am out for tonight unless I bring my 8,000 lb commuter bike. I may try it just for grins but you guys have to promise not to make me pull and you'll all by me beers afterward. :beer:

[recursive]

Half an aluminum bar came off in my hand one time. It's scary stuff.

[Psimet2001]

You should still come out.

Honestly CC - this is why I never recommend carbon stems or bars. They are usually heavier than AL and have a much higher frequency of anecdotal failure.

FWIW - most pro riders still run with AL bars and stems for this reason.

AL is lighter, cheaper, and more durable. Kind of a no-brainer - take that Keith Bontrager!

EDIT: As Recursive pointed out AL does not mean it won't fail eitehr, but ask yourself how many failures with AL you hear about compared to carbon bars.

[nietsmas]

CC, definitely come out tonight. I want to ride, but not at 21mph. I saw the orthopedic doc today and he said i can still ride, but to just take it easy...

[ColorChange]

SpinDoctors tossed me a loner bar. I'm putting it back together as I type.