Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 19,353
Likes: 5,471
From: Rochester, NY
Bikes: Stewart S&S coupled sport tourer, Stewart Sunday light, Stewart Commuting, Stewart Touring, Co Motion Tandem, Stewart 3-Spd, Stewart Track, Fuji Finest, Mongoose Tomac ATB, GT Bravado ATB, JCP Folder, Stewart 650B ATB
My retailer side says you need to replace the stem or sand/polish down those scratches to prevent stress risers. My rider side can show you a Cinelli stem with a far worse surface that I've used for over 10,000 miles. Andy.