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Old 12-24-11 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Drummerboy1975
Point well taken. That's why I posted this before I altered the look of my face.

But, I would think that thick walled copper tubing might work, thats a big might.
It will not.


It is much easier to copper plate aluminum bars, giving you the look of copper with the strength and safety of aluminum.

Handlebars have been made of steel, aluminum, wood, and bone.

Mountain bike bars made of titanium. and here are some really cool titanium bars.

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