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Bikes: Masi, Giant TCR, Eisentraut (retired), Jamis Aurora Elite, Zullo, Cannondale, 84 & 93 Stumpjumpers, Waterford, Tern D8, Bianchi, Gunner Roadie, Serotta, Serotta Duette, was gifted a Diamond Back
You really need to replace aluminum bars every 5 years???!!!. I have 30 year old bikes that have the original bars and stems and they seem to be functioning just fine.
I am still wondering about this corrosion since aluminum doesn't rust, what does your corrosion look like?