26mm Lightweight Handlebars
08-16-14, 04:45 PM
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26mm Lightweight Handlebars
I'm doing an upgrade on a 90's vintage Bianchi (gearing and weight primarily). Does anyone still build 26mm lightweight (200 to 220 grams or better) these days or am I stuck with an easter egg hunt through the bowels of ebay?
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Nitto, although all come in at the 290ish gram, alternatively, what about getting a shim https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb91.htm and using a 25.4mm?
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Nitto, although all come in at the 290ish gram, alternatively, what about getting a shim https://www.rivbike.com/product-p/hb91.htm and using a 25.4mm?
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Highway 1 Bar | SOMA Fabrications
Person here says they are 304 grams:
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/fo...797&start=4230
Person here says they are 304 grams:
https://weightweenies.starbike.com/fo...797&start=4230
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Looks like there are at least three sources. But they are all on the heavy side so don't really buy me anything. But I guess that means there is hope.
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I have a couple of Cinelli handlebars that I'll never use. They'd be perfect for your vintage Bianchi. Only trouble is they have a 26.2mm clamp size. I also have one matching clamp Cinelli stem but it has a 130mm extension.
I would much rather trade for other bike stuff than haggle over money. PM me if you're interested.
I have a couple of Cinelli handlebars that I'll never use. They'd be perfect for your vintage Bianchi. Only trouble is they have a 26.2mm clamp size. I also have one matching clamp Cinelli stem but it has a 130mm extension.
I would much rather trade for other bike stuff than haggle over money. PM me if you're interested.
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there are handlebars using 7076 alloy which is stronger so they can get away with using less of it and then heat treated after forming ..
one thing you trade off is they cost more (and the pros may get them replaced every month in the race season, out of a safety preservation wisdom)
one thing you trade off is they cost more (and the pros may get them replaced every month in the race season, out of a safety preservation wisdom)
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I'd be happier if someone made a light 31.8 quill stem.
I only know one of those, by Origin8
I only know one of those, by Origin8
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ARE YOU LUCKY!
I have a couple of Cinelli handlebars that I'll never use. They'd be perfect for your vintage Bianchi. Only trouble is they have a 26.2mm clamp size. I also have one matching clamp Cinelli stem but it has a 130mm extension.
I would much rather trade for other bike stuff than haggle over money. PM me if you're interested.
I have a couple of Cinelli handlebars that I'll never use. They'd be perfect for your vintage Bianchi. Only trouble is they have a 26.2mm clamp size. I also have one matching clamp Cinelli stem but it has a 130mm extension.
I would much rather trade for other bike stuff than haggle over money. PM me if you're interested.
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