Scratches on alloy road bar around shifter mounts?
02-23-16, 09:38 AM
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Scratches on alloy road bar around shifter mounts?
I was rotating the alignment of the grifters on my alloy 3T ergonova road bar. I guess I didn't loosen the clamps enough because they scratched the bar a bit. Is this a concern from a fatigue standpoint or am I worrying over nothing?
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02-23-16, 09:49 AM
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How deep are thew scratches and how far around the circumference? Deep and most of the way around? Replace the bars. Superficial? Don't worry.
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No, shifters have twisted on the bars for decades every time somebody falls over. If it's not a HUGE gouge, don't even worry about it.
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