Problem with my handlebars or stem
09-01-05, 03:33 PM
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Problem with my handlebars or stem
Ok, my handle bars are slipping backwards when i bunnyhop, and I tightend it in the right way (X tightening) and there so tight they wont tighten anymore (if i tighten it any further they'll stripe). so i was wondering is it my handlebars or my stems falt (its a dapartment-store bike). 
09-01-05, 03:52 PM
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There may be metal shavings between the two. Do a search on the forums for slipping handlebars.
09-01-05, 07:30 PM
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I'm assuming the stem has crimped your handlebars to the point where it can't clamp down any more.
1. Ghetto fix: use a pliable metal shim (coke can, or sheet metal, etc.) wrap it around the clamp area of the bars, tighten the stem.
2. Better fix: buy some S&M slam bars.
1. Ghetto fix: use a pliable metal shim (coke can, or sheet metal, etc.) wrap it around the clamp area of the bars, tighten the stem.
2. Better fix: buy some S&M slam bars.
09-01-05, 08:57 PM
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Man, and I just got through answering this question like 3 days ago.
09-01-05, 10:27 PM
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Use super glue and some electrical tape.... Or you could just get some...how about you just get a new bike, like a Haro, cause thats what EVERYONE else gets.
09-02-05, 06:52 AM
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? since my bike beleive it or not has a nice crank sprocket wheels(not stock) all i like need is a frame so i wanna get a eastern frame i was thinking the dragon
09-02-05, 06:58 AM
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how about poverty bars are they any good? i like how the "socond peace" (the bar the goes from left to right i the middle) is so low but whats your apinion?
