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Hmmm. I would not ride something that didn't install properly, regardless of where it came from.
You pay your money, you make your choice.
I just wouldn't ride with parts that didn't fill me with confidence.
Bainbridge-
It didnt install at first. But I got it there evenually. I had tested it on the turbo trainer too. Pulling and pushing the bars. But I think the sharper force of a pothole, dislodged a slither of clearcoat from the clamp area.
Still a dodgy move on my part.
Thankfully there isnt a mark on my v. expensive bars. Not even the roughened clamping surface shows any sign of wear.
Smallfurry
Anyone tempted by a fake 3T integra stem. Steer clear. It simply will not clamp your bars properly. I had a nightmare installing mine. Knew it was suspect. But rode it anyway (super clever), and yes, my bars twisted forward at the first decent bump.
Bad knews - I was pushing 40+ kph.
Good news - I knew it was suspect, so I wasnt leaning into the bars.
I learnt that 110mm 10deg is perfect though. So its not all bad.