If you're on a bar from the mid-2000s, no, they're not the same strength. Fatigue life is a real thing.
And yes - I'd absolutely write off a frame from crash damage. The last time this actually happened was an aluminum frame with a big downtube dent.
I'm not advocating for anyone to throw away perfectly functional components - I'm merely trying to get people to think about whether or not their handlebars \*are\* perfectly functional, and what their hazard assessment is.
March 4, 2022, 6:58 a.m. - Cooper Quinn
If you're on a bar from the mid-2000s, no, they're not the same strength. Fatigue life is a real thing. And yes - I'd absolutely write off a frame from crash damage. The last time this actually happened was an aluminum frame with a big downtube dent. I'm not advocating for anyone to throw away perfectly functional components - I'm merely trying to get people to think about whether or not their handlebars \*are\* perfectly functional, and what their hazard assessment is.