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Changing my grip tape. Do you think it's time for a new handlebar? (lemmy.dbzer0.com)
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[–] EveningPancakes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

It was primarily kept inside a garage, usually on a wahoo Kicker, so that is all sweat. I guess after my virtual rides in the garare it didn't have enough time to dry off and would just sit in sweat. I did have a IRL crash recently (see my post history) on that side of the bike, so it's also possible the hole came from that as well.

[–] wabafee@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

TIL sweat can cause that much damage to aluminum.

[–] EveningPancakes@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The other side seems fine. I think that side may have been compromised a few years back when I had it up on a stand and it fell over.

[–] Etnaphele@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

So like a scratch in the coating (anodized layer I suppose) that let the salty liquids corrode the aluminum, right? Interesting, thanks for posting :)