It looks like there is a crack not just oxidation.
Key_Marsupial3702 on
I’d put back the load bearing bell.
Non-sarcastically, no way I would trust that stem due to the crack. You can get a replacement quill stem for not a whole lot of money. If the replacement cost $1,000 maybe I might roll with that for a while, but if I can get a replacement stem for $20, I’m not riding with a stem that has a crack in it.
oldfrancis on
Pitting has turned into cracks. I would not ride that.
GDRMetal_lady on
Doesn’t look like a crack to me, but still pretty weird damage, I’d also just try to find another stem for peace of mind.
anticipatory on
That’s impressive. Not safe for your tushy tho.
Worldly_Possible2925 on
That Timmy, is what aluminum degeneration looks like just before catastrophic failure. Text book case. FYI OP, your femoral artery runs pretty close to the landing zone of your future sharply cracked seat post. Good luck 👍🏻 😊
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It looks like there is a crack not just oxidation.
I’d put back the load bearing bell.
Non-sarcastically, no way I would trust that stem due to the crack. You can get a replacement quill stem for not a whole lot of money. If the replacement cost $1,000 maybe I might roll with that for a while, but if I can get a replacement stem for $20, I’m not riding with a stem that has a crack in it.
Pitting has turned into cracks. I would not ride that.
Doesn’t look like a crack to me, but still pretty weird damage, I’d also just try to find another stem for peace of mind.
That’s impressive. Not safe for your tushy tho.
That Timmy, is what aluminum degeneration looks like just before catastrophic failure. Text book case. FYI OP, your femoral artery runs pretty close to the landing zone of your future sharply cracked seat post. Good luck 👍🏻 😊