Handlebars are too wide.

Tinlad
Tinlad Posts: 8
edited September 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
Hi everyone,

I've recently got a Mongoose Tyax Elite as a replacement for a stolen bike. It's great except that the handlebars are really too wide for my liking. If I come to a sharp corner it all goes a little bit Harley Davidson.

I'm not sure if this is a stupid question, but is it OK to simply cut a small amount off both ends? Or will I have to fork out for a new set of bars?

Cheers,

Guy

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  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    Yep, most bars come with markings to cut them to your liking - I personnally prefer a wide riser - just measure correctly each side - mark your line (I use masking tape) and use a sharp hacksaw - just make sure you have enough room for grips/shifters/brakes before the bar 'flares out' :wink:
  • Tinlad
    Tinlad Posts: 8
    Awesome. Thanks for that. :D

    I'll be back when it all goes wrong. :P
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    You might get a better cut (parallel and no rough edges) using a pipe cutter (one on ebay going cheap)
  • Tinlad
    Tinlad Posts: 8
    Thanks for the tip. I'm sure there's one kicking around in the shed somewhere.
  • Tinlad
    Tinlad Posts: 8
    All went well. Bars are a much better width now.

    Thanks again for the help. :)
  • alfablue
    alfablue Posts: 8,497
    Well done :D

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