Originally Posted by
cyccommute
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They tried to add material to the handlebar to make a shim. ...
That is really funny.
I needed a shim for some 25.4 handlebars to fit a 26mm stem. My micrometer told me exactly how many layers of aluminum sheet I needed from a beer can to make the perfect shim.
I know your point was bad welding, I am not disagreeing with you on that.