Probably OK, but not worth chancing IMO due to carbon's tendency to fail catastrophically (and if they do, it will probably be when you are sprinting out of the drops).

Rule of thumb: Replace alloy with age (due to a finite fatigue life); replace carbon on impact.


PS: Looks like the bike fared better than you. Broken hanger < broken honker. Heal up!

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Thanks! I saw the plastic surgeon today and he was happy with his results. He gave me the green light to ride/run outdoors. My TT bike might hurt too much, but I have my CX and MTB. Just checked the frame over and there are some suspect cracks. I'm taking it to a Cannondale shop tomorrow to have them check it over. I'm the original owner, so I would rather have the Cannondale folks check it over from a liability perspective. I won't complain if they offer me a deal on a new 2016 frame...;) I was happy my plastic surgeon was a cyclist and bought his bike from the shop tha I mostly ride with. Ironically, he said I used TOO MUCH antibiotic cream on my wound, but it wasn't a bad thing. Always better to be safe than sorry. Also, U need to give congrats to POC for their helmets. Both the doctor and paramedics were impressed with how it protected my head (despite my facial injuries). I'm always impressed with first responders. I was happy to talk to the paramedics today and hear their version of my accident. These guys were so giddy to see me today and look over my injuries a few days later. I was happy to thank them in person. I was even laughing when I ran the doorbell to the fire station and could hear them say..."oh, it's the bike crash guy". I can only imagine how many stories these guys swap while at the station...:)

-Pete

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After watching someone snap a set of bars that hadnot been replaced after a priorcrash (it was nasty!), i have always replaced bars after crashes.

Replace them. I had a set of bars fail on me last year when I was just riding along at 20mph on the flat with no cars around and it was one of the worst accidents I've ever had due to the completely unexpected nature. Having the same thing happen when descending, sprinting, or in heavy traffic could be seriously unpleasant.

Heal well!

Replace those bars!
Cut them in half no one else tries to use them.