Handlebar size

AH_Shane
AH_Shane Posts: 44
edited August 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey guys my friend has a 2009 Carrera Vulcan and he wants me to upgrade it. He wants new handlebars and do any of you know to clamp diameter and length.
Thanks.

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Why change to the same? How would that be an upgrade unless you save a shedload of weight?

    Easy enough to find the clamp diameter by looking, just thicker than the rest of the bar (controls area diameter is 22.2mm) is 25.4mm, 50% thicker is 31.8mm (oversize). Length you measure with a rule! 2009 Vulcan is I believe 25.4mm and about 620mm wide.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • AH_Shane
    AH_Shane Posts: 44
    i will get a different stem with a 31.8mm clamp.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    So get some 31.8 bars with the width/rise/backsweep/upsweep that suits the rider!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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