Originally Posted by
mike868y
I wouldn't trust an ebay stem. Sure, it is probably fine, but there is no company to be held liable if it does break and if you stem snaps you're going to be in a world of hurt.
How often do you hold a company liable (I assume you mean file a lawsuit) when your components break? How many lawyers can you afford, versus how many Trek can afford? You're usually hard pressed to get a warranty replacement, let alone go through a lengthy legal process. Recall the recent issues with Trek steerers breaking. Improperly installed... right.