I just noticed a HUGE crack halfway across my Thomson faceplate. The crack travels right to left just reaching the "M". Very disturbing. Noticed it about ten miles from home where I meet my friend to go riding. Needless to say I avoided fast descents and climbs, limped home in other words. My question is this: Does Thomson make a beefier face-plate to replace the cracked one?
I still think the stem looks better than most others. Perhaps this crucial item should be made of steel or titanium? CRAZY !
These things are not cheap-o either. Well maybe they are....

Also:
Here is a good idea: check your whole bike for cracks and failures every once in awhile.