Scratched my handlebars, should I worry?
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Scratched my handlebars, should I worry?
First, if this is the wrong section, apologies.
Well, I done goofed today. Installed cheap bike mirrors on my folding bike. And scratched my handlebars right by the grips. Decided to make a search, and see that scratches can be dangerous. And since I don't to suddenly have my face full of asphalt because my handlebars decided to call it quits on a whim, I am asking a question: is this something to worry, or can I carry on and "live and learn"? I'd attach a picture, but I don't have 10 posts to be able to do so, so here is a link to the picture, to see it remove the [remove] parts: http[remove]s://ibb.[remove]co/3yCL7NL
Thanks in advance, and apologies if linking to pics like this is against the rules, I read them, and didn't see anything against it.
Well, I done goofed today. Installed cheap bike mirrors on my folding bike. And scratched my handlebars right by the grips. Decided to make a search, and see that scratches can be dangerous. And since I don't to suddenly have my face full of asphalt because my handlebars decided to call it quits on a whim, I am asking a question: is this something to worry, or can I carry on and "live and learn"? I'd attach a picture, but I don't have 10 posts to be able to do so, so here is a link to the picture, to see it remove the [remove] parts: http[remove]s://ibb.[remove]co/3yCL7NL
Thanks in advance, and apologies if linking to pics like this is against the rules, I read them, and didn't see anything against it.
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here is your pic...
https://ibb.co/3yCL7NL
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https://ibb.co/3yCL7NL
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I don't think I own a handlebar that doesn't have those kinds of scratches. Scratches can be dangerous if they're deep and/or if the part is ultra thin or carbon fiber. Doesn't look like any of those apply, so I wouldn't give it a second thought.
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If that's a metal handlebar, as it appears it is (either aluminum or steel), then you should have no worries at all.
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I assume those are aluminum bars with a black finish. I probably wouldn't worry about it. But I'd check regularly.
Less of a problem if you only do leisurely rides. But the more your riding is like BMX races, then more careful you should be with them.
Less of a problem if you only do leisurely rides. But the more your riding is like BMX races, then more careful you should be with them.
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Yes, the handlebars are aluminum. The sole use of this bike is as a city commuter. Some potholes, bad-ish roads etc.
And thanks for uploading my photo of the scratches, Iride01.
And thanks for uploading my photo of the scratches, Iride01.
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Nicks and gouges on aluminum parts can be stress risers for fatigue failure - good idea to keep an eye on them because you don't want handlebars to fail.
But those look like minimal worry.
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But those look like minimal worry.
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I wouldn't give those scratches a second thought. For the most part, all you have done is removed paint. If it bothers you, touch it up with paint or simply hit it with a Sharpie marker.
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I have to correct myself. The handlebars are steel - I just checked with a magnet. Should have done that in the first place. Well, brain fade. So, when it comes to that, does that fact make it worse or better? Or equal?
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Minor scratch on a steel bar. It'll never be a structural issue. No worry at all. It's less of a risk than glare from the sun on the silver scratch getting in your eyes.... From the pictures it's almost certainly just a paint scratch.
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Steel probably makes it better, but it just doesn't matter. Those look like superficial scratches that barely go paint-deep. Fuggettaboutit.