ISO flat bar end plug hack
05-23-16 | 05:01 PM
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ISO flat bar end plug hack
My Masi handlebar has thick walls, so the traditional handlebar plugs are too big. The ID is about 5/8". I'm lookin for something cheap/free. A wine bottle cork would be great, cept I don't drink.
BTW, I've been ridin around w/o plugs since February, np. What is the purpose of end plugs anyway for a flat bar bike?
BTW, I've been ridin around w/o plugs since February, np. What is the purpose of end plugs anyway for a flat bar bike?
05-23-16 | 05:03 PM
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My Masi handlebar has thick walls, so the traditional handlebar plugs are too big. The ID is about 5/8". I'm lookin for something cheap/free. A wine bottle cork would be great, cept I don't drink.
BTW, I've been ridin around w/o plugs since February, np. What is the purpose of end plugs anyway for a flat bar bike?
BTW, I've been ridin around w/o plugs since February, np. What is the purpose of end plugs anyway for a flat bar bike?
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05-23-16 | 05:12 PM
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05-23-16 | 07:01 PM
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Many restaurants have a jar of old wine corks they keep around for some reason; I'll bet you could talk them out of a cork or two.
Or Home Depot sells them Search Results for*cork stopper*at The Home Depot or Lowe's Shop Cork Stoppers at Lowes.com!
Or Home Depot sells them Search Results for*cork stopper*at The Home Depot or Lowe's Shop Cork Stoppers at Lowes.com!
05-24-16 | 04:26 AM
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05-24-16 | 05:11 AM
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Maybe a set of the type that screw in and are removable? Like these?
ODI Aluminum End Plug > Components > Grips & Tape > Bar Plugs | Jenson USA
These have a smaller plug part that looks like it would slide into just about anything. Then lock them down using a hex wrench.
ODI Aluminum End Plug > Components > Grips & Tape > Bar Plugs | Jenson USA
These have a smaller plug part that looks like it would slide into just about anything. Then lock them down using a hex wrench.
