Originally Posted by
FBinNY
However, as far as the OP goes, he's best off living with it as is unless he's a strong sprinter or climber who really puts some stress into his handlebars.
After all of the input, I'm inclined to ride it as is (the bike is 10 years old and the steerer still appears to be sound) and inspect regularly. BTW, even at 6'3" and 185 lb on a good day, I'm not much of a "strong" anything so that may help mitigate things.
Thanks
SP
OC, OR
...hoping to get out for a ride this weekend on my 10 year "new" Merckx.