Originally Posted by
FBinNY
If they haven't bent or gotten dented somehow, I'd reuse them. My answer might be different for ultralight bars of high alloy aluminum or carbon fiber, but then again it might not be.
The frame and fork damage reflect a front end collision involving the wheel. There's an excellent chance the bars were never subjected to any meaningful impact.
BTW- if after reading this post you change your mind and decide to keep the bars, please don't blame me if they fail.
No way, man--you're on the hook for anything that happens to me.
Could you PM me your contact information so I can share it with my lawyer when the time comes?