After reading about the broken center piece I decided to pop off the white plastic piece on mine a few weeks ago and take a look. Sure enough it was broken completely through from front to back right down the center. Since I found the break I started a warranty claim but have ridden it three times. My rides have been on the ocean going out to Martha's Vineyard and Block Island, all on pretty rough days. I weigh 240lbs and ride extremely aggressively with a lot of big jumps and it still hasn't broken. I'm sure it will break eventually with the way I ride but it's making me wonder if that thin center piece even does anything at all.
How long has it taken for others to get new handlebars in?
How long has it taken for others to get new handlebars in?