Fitting tri bars safely
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Hi there people
I've just bought some tri bars for a new bike set up.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180898450615? ... 1439.l2649
They have detachable clamps which are tigthen by hex keys.
I've used some off cuts of inner tube so that they are a snug fit on the handle bars but if I apply any large amount of pressure they to tend to move downwards despite the allen bolts being particularly tight. I really would n't want that to happen if I was flying down some hill or other. Is there anything I've done wrong or can anyone advise a better way to secure them safely?
Many thanks
Nick
I've just bought some tri bars for a new bike set up.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180898450615? ... 1439.l2649
They have detachable clamps which are tigthen by hex keys.
I've used some off cuts of inner tube so that they are a snug fit on the handle bars but if I apply any large amount of pressure they to tend to move downwards despite the allen bolts being particularly tight. I really would n't want that to happen if I was flying down some hill or other. Is there anything I've done wrong or can anyone advise a better way to secure them safely?
Many thanks
Nick
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If the clamps are too big, then you need to space them with metal shims. People have seriously injured themselves by not securing tri-bars properly - pressure down on the bars, hits the front wheel and over you go.Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..0
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:P Thanks for your advice I shall have a look for the shims. I have an old set of raleigh bars and the advert said that the bars should fit normal and not oversized bars.
Many thanks again
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Why are shims soooo pricey?0
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do you know what size shims i would need for 25.4mm handlebars?
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