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Chabi Boni
09-03-09, 03:05 PM
I have a Cannondale Bad Boy which I believe comes with a 31.8 diameter flatbar. I would like to change it to something more like a BMX handlebar, because it will provide a lot more rise. Before knowing that there were substantial differences in diameters, I got a BMX bar which I thing may be a 22mm bar. I don't think a shim would be prudent here, but I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how I could do this. Are there BMX clamps that will work on a mountain bike setup like the bad boy? Alternatively, are there any, more professional "tubes" for lack of a better word that could serve as a shim here?

On the other hand, are there any BMX style bars that could fit a 31.8 mm bar?

I suspect I will get some flack on the stupidity of my predicament, but any positive input would be greatly appreciated.

mtbabruni
09-03-09, 03:54 PM
Correct me if im wrong. But cant he just slap on a BMX stem and put bars on?
MY26INCHCRUISER
09-03-09, 04:31 PM
Why would you want to do that

fuzzbox
09-03-09, 11:40 PM
Get a race stem or something like that. Looks like a mtb stem for the most part. It is a 1-1/8 it will work.
FuzzyRyder
09-04-09, 09:48 AM
yeah the fork steerer should be standard size, just swap to a bmx stem.
bmxkidinTexas
09-07-09, 02:13 PM
Why would you want to do that



If its the type of bike im thinking(road bike) its hell on your back bending over for the handle bars all the time, i was going to do this mod to my Gicante when i have to replace my stem.
Chabi Boni
09-07-09, 04:36 PM
Why would you want to do that

Ha! Well, mainly beucase the bike is a little small for me, I am using it for a commuter, and the BMX handle mbars make so much sense. It allows me to sit up straight (which is important as i am riding about 15 miles a day), and, as a guy who is 6'1" and 235 lbs, nothing is more durable than a BMX setup in my mind.

Finally, how awesome would it be to have a full sized comfort bike that still looked like a BMX? In a land of single speed hipster kids, I would be happy to stand out a little.