Thread: Handlebar Shims
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Old 03-19-22 | 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by KerryIrons
This takes shade tree mechanic to another level. I would really want to be sure that the edges of your shims were not able to score the handlebars as this would be a serious stress riser leading to failure of the bars (assuming they are aluminum).
Steel bars.



Trek 950 modifications


The yellow lights blink. Switches control left , right, or 4-way...

Steel bars “Sunlite” brand,



$48.99 I think I paid


I can’t bend over or crouch, I find higher handlebars more comfortable.
These are higher than BMX bars.

I’ve tightened these 4 times already. Think the shims are setting in. First ride is called “shakedown” for a reason...
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