i was wondering what i should use to cut down my handlebars, cuz they just seem too long like when i do barspins and stuff....what is the standard street handlebar size...

there is none.
its all preference

Whack a 1/2 inch off each end, and see how that works for you. If you need to cut more off, cut more off. But do it a bit at a time.

Hacksaw.

Silicon carbide cutoff wheel.

Hacksaw.
Clamp the part of the bars that you want to discard, then cut away.
Some people recommend a saw guide.. but they can't cut straight.

Oh yeah.. my bars are down to 23.5" wide. They feel great, but I had a hell of a time making the brake lever fit.

Pipe cutters are by farthe best way to go. They're quick and easy, they cut straight even when you're drunk, and it's damn near impossible to chop off fingers with them.

Pipe cutters are by farthe best way to go. They're quick and easy, they cut straight even when you're drunk, and it's damn near impossible to chop off fingers with them.


because pipe cutters cost abous $100-$150, he pobably doesnt have any. its time to get out the trusty old angle grinder.

A pipe cutter is probably under US$20 in the states. Not the best choice for cro-mo though.

$20, and they work fine on chromoly.

wtf?....$20...i looked for so long to find one once but they never got lower than $150

mustn't be a good quality one

i found some cheapies but they are copper pipe cutters.not really meant for use with hard steel.eg handlebars

Australia is expensive. That's one of the many reasons I'm leaving.

Chew them off. [edited by moderator]

Do it.

Unfortuanlty (Spelling) for me I can't cut my handlebars because they are carbon fiber,atleats I don't think I can, I'm sure somone in my shop knows how. It's a bummer because my handlebars are really wide and they feel weird...

Chew them off. [edited by moderator]

Do it.



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