Originally Posted by
Toadmeister
LOL. Yes, will break if dropped again I assume.
Taking your advice out of context a bit for (humorous) dramatic purposes: I suggest we don't use our bikes as they could break!
Totally of of context.
There's a difference between wear from use and damage from abuse.
Not saying you abuse it but "Bike fell over one too many times" tells me you need to change what you are doing.
Best of luck and if your LBS is not getting results... try another. I snapped the crank fixing bolt and contacted a LBS. With no word after a few days, I called another shop and had the part 2 days later. It's been 10 weeks and i've still not heard back from the first shop and don't plan on using them in the future. My point is some shop can't be bothered to order a part they don't make any money on.