Avoiding scratches on handlebars - possible?
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Avoiding scratches on handlebars - possible?
Got a burning, er not that burning, question on my mind..
Is it possible to avoid or at least minimize scratches on one's handlebars from the attachment of aerobars etc?
Even if the aerobars don't come with shims, have you used your own improvised/home-made/bought shims?
I just fixed an aerobar onto my new Ritchey wing bars, and looks like they will be scratched
Is it possible to avoid or at least minimize scratches on one's handlebars from the attachment of aerobars etc?
Even if the aerobars don't come with shims, have you used your own improvised/home-made/bought shims?
I just fixed an aerobar onto my new Ritchey wing bars, and looks like they will be scratched
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Just wrap your bar tape all the way up to the stem
Mine are scratched to hell from when I used aerobars for a very short period last year... I think it adds character... and reminds me that aerobars aren't neccessary on a road bike
Mine are scratched to hell from when I used aerobars for a very short period last year... I think it adds character... and reminds me that aerobars aren't neccessary on a road bike
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Right, botto. Guess I was thinking of their resale value...\
jmarkley710, that's a new one...PDA screen protectors ..hmm
grahny, ok. how about the metal to metal contact between the aerobars and handlebars..that's the part where it will get scratched.
Got another questions...how tight does one have to screw the screws in? I turn it until it's snug then a 1/2 to 3/4 turn or so more for a strong fit.
jmarkley710, that's a new one...PDA screen protectors ..hmm
grahny, ok. how about the metal to metal contact between the aerobars and handlebars..that's the part where it will get scratched.
Got another questions...how tight does one have to screw the screws in? I turn it until it's snug then a 1/2 to 3/4 turn or so more for a strong fit.
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Originally Posted by cordia75
Right, botto. Guess I was thinking of their resale value...\
jmarkley710, that's a new one...PDA screen protectors ..hmm
grahny, ok. how about the metal to metal contact between the aerobars and handlebars..that's the part where it will get scratched.
Got another questions...how tight does one have to screw the screws in? I turn it until it's snug then a 1/2 to 3/4 turn or so more for a strong fit.
jmarkley710, that's a new one...PDA screen protectors ..hmm
grahny, ok. how about the metal to metal contact between the aerobars and handlebars..that's the part where it will get scratched.
Got another questions...how tight does one have to screw the screws in? I turn it until it's snug then a 1/2 to 3/4 turn or so more for a strong fit.