I am new to this site, but had to post relative to all your problems with the bike - we call them "bike bites" and by mid season, seem to be covered with various bruises, cuts and abrasions. One of my best (worst) was during a group ride, when I was stopped beside the road, and another rider wasn't looking and ended up hitting me from behind...which pushed me into the handlebar stem...need I say more - yikes - big bruise but luckily no stitches needed...stay upright, ride hard! LOL :