Be as brutal as you like as long as I find a replacement bumper! I did not contact them directly YET, but but I have now, per your link (thanks). I see sold out almost everywhere online except for one place that looks like a scam.Not trying to be too brutal BUT did you try contacting CT direct? Surely they have them. https://www.cuetec.com/avid-care-and-maintenance/ info at the bottom.