Moloko Bars- extensions?
08-06-21 | 09:50 AM
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Moloko Bars- extensions?
Love my Surly Moloko bars on my Salsa Fargo. I use the front "horns" a lot.
Like them so much, I'd really like to extend them out a bit. Anyone know of a good solution to do the following sketched below? Any off- the shelf solutions that can be ordered online or thru my LBS?
Ideas:
Like them so much, I'd really like to extend them out a bit. Anyone know of a good solution to do the following sketched below? Any off- the shelf solutions that can be ordered online or thru my LBS?
Ideas:
- Wood Dowels- not a great solution
- Hollow aluminum or steel tube- possible if I can find the right size and wrap the diameter with tape
08-06-21 | 04:55 PM
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Toadmeister You could add clip-on areo bars just inboard. It may be inelegant, but that's what came to mind first.
08-06-21 | 05:06 PM
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Toadmeister You could add clip-on areo bars just inboard. It may be inelegant, but that's what came to mind first.
08-06-21 | 05:12 PM
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08-06-21 | 08:59 PM
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I could agree with a hornier Moloko bar I have a set and wouldn't mind a bit more length, the girth is fine though.I suspect someone who is able to weld or braze could probably do a fine job. However I remembered quickly that Control Tech does these: https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/150.html
https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/151.html which might be just the ticket.
https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/151.html which might be just the ticket.
08-06-21 | 09:43 PM
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I could agree with a hornier Moloko bar I have a set and wouldn't mind a bit more length, the girth is fine though.I suspect someone who is able to weld or braze could probably do a fine job. However I remembered quickly that Control Tech does these: https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/150.html
https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/151.html which might be just the ticket.
https://www.controltechbikes.com/products/item/151.html which might be just the ticket.
08-06-21 | 09:45 PM
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08-06-21 | 09:59 PM
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08-06-21 | 11:06 PM
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08-07-21 | 12:06 AM
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Maybe one of those Jones bar narwhal things?
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08-07-21 | 05:30 AM
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How about get someone to 3D print a cylinder with a smaller diameter section at one end that will have an interference fit inside the bar. Wrap some bare tape to secure. The 3D print could be low density/porous to keep weight down. You could even put an inward curve on them as you show. Wish I had a 3D printer.
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08-07-21 | 06:14 AM
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How about get someone to 3D print a cylinder with a smaller diameter section at one end that will have an interference fit inside the bar. Wrap some bare tape to secure. The 3D print could be low density/porous to keep weight down. You could even put an inward curve on them as you show. Wish I had a 3D printer.
i had thought about that but 3D printed stuff is probably too brittle/not strong enough. Heck, I’ve broken aluminum bar extensions before!
3D printing can work nice for prototypes however. I’ve done several for work.
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08-07-21 | 06:15 AM
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08-07-21 | 03:21 PM
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