thats the whitest them grips will ever be 
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16 May 2011 19:47
16 May 2011 20:09
pipe cutters ftw. if you have a claus ohlson (sp?) store near you they do some for 2 or 3 quid that cut handlebar size (they did my MTB ones anyway, leave quite a neat finish).
17 May 2011 08:43
17 May 2011 09:30
My Diors are very close to not going over my thighs. I have just taken a new job which has upped my daily ride to 21 miles each way. Plus i'm looking to then do a 40/50 mile club run tuesdays and thursdays and an 80/100 mile run of sunday. Getting on for close to 400 miles a week. Can't see them fitting by the end of summer.
Fixed Hacksaw would be fine, will stop you from cutting a wonky line. Pipe cutter also if you have one
However they both cost money, so a normal, junior, hacksaw and a improvisation will work.
Wider tube on the outside to act as a guide
Clamp in a vice to act as a guide.
If sticky some oil will help it glide.
Oh and measure a lot, use the side you cut first as a template too. You can always take more off, but can't put it back on. And then file the rough edges off.
Not have a mate who's handy? He'll have the bits to do it for sure. Saves you buying them.
However they both cost money, so a normal, junior, hacksaw and a improvisation will work.
Wider tube on the outside to act as a guide
Clamp in a vice to act as a guide.
If sticky some oil will help it glide.
Oh and measure a lot, use the side you cut first as a template too. You can always take more off, but can't put it back on. And then file the rough edges off.
Not have a mate who's handy? He'll have the bits to do it for sure. Saves you buying them.
so i just done my first ride with those risers.
they are way too big, feels like im riding a boris bike.
whats the best way to cut them down? what type of saw do i need?
they are way too big, feels like im riding a boris bike.
whats the best way to cut them down? what type of saw do i need?
pipe cutters ftw. if you have a claus ohlson (sp?) store near you they do some for 2 or 3 quid that cut handlebar size (they did my MTB ones anyway, leave quite a neat finish).
Personally I think I'd just take them into an independent bike store, they always seem to have a guy who loves cutting and smashing shit up and will probably do a good job for free or close enough.
^^^This - they'll have pipe cutters in store so measure and mark where you want the cut to be prior to taking 'em in and they'll do them in store for a couple of quid max (I've given the bloke in my local shop cans of Strongbow when he's politely refused to accept cash).
Nice, anyone else quietly worry that with all this cycling their huge thighs won't fit into their skin-tight Japanese denim any more?
My Diors are very close to not going over my thighs. I have just taken a new job which has upped my daily ride to 21 miles each way. Plus i'm looking to then do a 40/50 mile club run tuesdays and thursdays and an 80/100 mile run of sunday. Getting on for close to 400 miles a week. Can't see them fitting by the end of summer.
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