Originally Posted by
mpetry912
Maybe. on some stuff like quick release skewers, brake blocks etc I consider those safety critical failure points so I don't take chances and I suggest you not do so either.
People normalize failures and eventually something bad happens. Pilots pre-flight their airplane before every flight. Its not a bad practice for bike riders too.
while I agree that this particular part is non structural, as a general rule, if a part shows a crack or defect, I replace it. People have posted pictures of cracked frames, rims etc askiing "is this OK to ride?"
Frankly if you have to ask, it probably isn't ! But you do you
/markp
I'm glad to see that you're sticking to your guns after being called out for being wrong. Would it really kill you to just admit you gave bad advice based on lack of information and move on? Why persist with the "I might have been wrong but in some ways, spiritually, I see myself as right"?
If someone
has to ask they probably want advice from someone who has a clue, which in this case excludes you.
But you do you - truly the hallmark line from the stubbornly ignorant.