Problem with my handlebars or stem

[Redeyery]

Ok, my handle bars are slipping backwards when i bunnyhop, and I tightend it in the right way (X tightening) and there so tight they wont tighten anymore (if i tighten it any further they'll stripe). so i was wondering is it my handlebars or my stems falt (its a dapartment-store bike). :mad: :mad: :mad:

[pnj]

(its a dapartment-store bike).

that is probably the problem....

[Jerry Garcia]

There may be metal shavings between the two. Do a search on the forums for slipping handlebars.

[Redeyery]

no theres no metal shavings

[kwhord]

I'm assuming the stem has crimped your handlebars to the point where it can't clamp down any more.

1. Ghetto fix: use a pliable metal shim (coke can, or sheet metal, etc.) wrap it around the clamp area of the bars, tighten the stem.

2. Better fix: buy some S&M slam bars.

[hypersnazz]

Man, and I just got through answering this question like 3 days ago.

[bmichaelx]

Use super glue and some electrical tape.... Or you could just get some...how about you just get a new bike, like a Haro, cause thats what EVERYONE else gets.

[Redeyery]

? since my bike beleive it or not has a nice crank sprocket wheels(not stock) all i like need is a frame so i wanna get a eastern frame i was thinking the dragon

[Redeyery]

how about poverty bars are they any good? i like how the "socond peace" (the bar the goes from left to right i the middle) is so low but whats your apinion?