General Cycling Discussion - Ideas for getting cheap/free bar plugs?

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HandsomeRyan
10-10-07, 04:10 PM
I'm looking for a couple sets of cheap plastic handlebar plugs. I'm prototyping a new bike 'thing' and i know i won't get it right the first try. If anyone has tips on where i could beg, borrow, or steal a few sets that are in reasonably usable condition I'd appreciate it.

If there is a difference between road and mtb, i need plugs for MTB style bars, but really price is the major consideration. The closer to free it is, the closer it is to my price range.

caloso
10-10-07, 04:21 PM
Free.

http://www.recyclethis.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/corks250.jpg
Hit up your local wino.
CmpsdNoMore
10-10-07, 04:24 PM
wine corks for bar plugs, BRILLIANT!

AllenG
10-10-07, 04:28 PM
Cham-pag-né corks are good too. Squeeze them down with a pair of pliers and knock them in place.
caloso
10-10-07, 04:34 PM
wine corks for bar plugs, BRILLIANT!

I wish I could take credit but I stole the idea from that deep font of Retro-Grouchiness, The Rivendell Reader.
BikeManDan
10-10-07, 04:40 PM
wine corks for bar plugs, BRILLIANT!

Wine cork bar plugs go wayyy back in cycling history

Even today though its a cool trick :)
HandsomeRyan
10-10-07, 05:03 PM
excelent idea!

Any sommeliers in the house? I need to know what kind of wine to pair with handlebars.
AllenG
10-10-07, 06:08 PM
excelent idea!

Any sommeliers in the house? I need to know what kind of wine to pair with handlebars.

Chianti if it's a Bianchi, Pinot Noir or Merlot if it's a Cannondale, and PBR caps if it's a fixie.
Stacey
10-11-07, 04:34 AM
Chianti if it's a Bianchi, Pinot Noir or Merlot if it's a Cannondale, and PBR caps if it's a fixie.

I thought the PBR cap went on the stem cap on fixies. <shrug>
Retro Grouch
10-11-07, 10:20 AM
Three words: Ell Bee Ess. That would definitely be a freeby at the shop where I work. Those things accumulate faster than we can use them up.
Da Tinker
10-11-07, 01:26 PM
I prefer corks from brandy bottles.
wahoonc
10-11-07, 01:42 PM
Cham-pag-né corks are good too. Squeeze them down with a pair of pliers and knock them in place.

Been there done that! and you wouldn't believe the comments :D Note to self:...next time use Dom Perignon corks:p

Aaron:)
SingeDebile
10-11-07, 04:45 PM
Chianti if it's a Bianchi, Pinot Noir or Merlot if it's a Cannondale, and PBR caps if it's a fixie.

Ha! not bad
JanMM
10-12-07, 10:58 AM
You could plug the ends with silicone caulk. White, black, almond, etc.