Originally Posted by
Hondo6
CF laminates can sometimes have internal damage that isn't obvious externally. This one has been stressed enough to break.
I'd worry about it having unseen (and possibly un-seeable without x-rays or similar remote sensing) internal cracks or de-lamination above where I'd assumed there was no further damage. For that reason I'd never trust it.
And I damn sure wouldn't provide it to a friend and assure them it was OK if I couldn't be positive it was.
Exactly right, if it was an aluminum post, sure, but not a CF one.
also beware, there are counterfeit name brand seatposts and other components out there. I bought one that was badged "Ritchey" even the packaging, was cheap like 30 buck, not even good enough to be a cheap knockoff. Nt Wrth Sht as they say
I would not give that post to a friend, you would never forgive yourself if it failed.
/markp