Ever had this happen? (pic)
04-28-06, 04:17 AM
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Ever had this happen? (pic)
Just happened to me today. Is this common? I replaced the stem with an EA70 110mm.
04-28-06, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sS-bEn
How did it happen?
04-28-06, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by somegeek
Chuck Norris would have repaired this by willing the metal to repair itself.
04-29-06, 01:37 AM
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I take all of this abuse with pride. It shall be returned in full measure when the Habs actually do destroy all opposition.
04-29-06, 02:29 AM
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That is unbelieveable. I can't imagine the force required to break that piece.
04-29-06, 07:01 PM
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scandium is a really brittle alloy. Call up control tec and send them some pics with a link to this thread. You should get a new stem asap.
04-30-06, 12:10 AM
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Damn, I've snapped many a frame, but never a stem.
04-30-06, 07:21 AM
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They should definitely be replacing that for you free of cost......I mean what if that had happened during some knarly part of the trail.
05-01-06, 04:37 PM
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Go HABS Go! Carolina has got to stop crashing Huet! Every Carolina drive seems to end with a player getting up off Huet, while Ward never gets hit. We need to get AK-27 to lay down a few hits.
Oh, and re: the stem:
It might also be a counterfeit stem, not subject to control tech's quality control practices. Just a thought...
Oh, and re: the stem:
It might also be a counterfeit stem, not subject to control tech's quality control practices. Just a thought...
05-01-06, 07:35 PM
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Why would someone go through the trouble of exactly replicating a stem? Dude, easier on the bars, put more power through your legs. By the looks of the crack, you were pushing down with your right hand hard.
05-01-06, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by unsuspended
you didn't let Chuck Norris ride your bike did you?
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05-01-06, 08:44 PM
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I've broken a few stems riding trials. But with trials you put A LOT of force on your stem with lurching and pedal kicking, pulling up and launching yourself from a dead stop.
Snapped them clean in two.
Anything thats on a bike, I've broken it.
Snapped them clean in two.
Anything thats on a bike, I've broken it.
