Originally Posted by
taz777
How easy is it to remove and reattach the brake levers, grips and shifter over to new bars? Also, would there be an issue with brake cable length if I went for Cruiser Ape bars, for example?
On my Townie 8i, I have a twist-shift on the right-hand side grip.
I didn't have any issues,the levers/grips/shifters moved right over (carefully removing the grips, and using hair spray or gel to reassemble them). I went with a lower rise, so I just left the cable length alone.
They guys over at
https://www.ratrodbikes.com/ might have a better answer for you as far as sources for extended length cables, or buy some for a tandem and cut them down.