Where do you get narrow riser bars?
 

I don't want super narrow, but about 40cm. What are the brands, models?

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^what he said.

Or just use a hacksaw and a file. Measure twice, cut once.

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Seriously? All these hipsters with the 1 ft wide bars use a pipe cutter lol?

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That or a hacksaw.

Seriously.

You're in North Hollywood. Cruise over to one of the L.A. bike co-ops (Bikerowave, Bike Kitchen, Bike Oven) tell them what you want to do, and they'll help you cut them down.

I even find the pipe cutter method easier and more idiot proof as you don't have to use a vice; just your hands (unless you use the pipe cutter on your finger)... lol

And yes I can't emphasize the measuring twice and cutting once saying.

Also, it's really hard to get a square cut with a hacksaw, and you're left with a lot of nasty sharp burrs to file off. I totally f****d up a nice set of Cinelli bars with a hacksaw once, and have used a pipe cutter since. Except, of course, when I worked at a shop that had a sweet gravity band saw.

Ouch...

Yeah you gotta love those band saws; clamp, ease the blade on, release the hydraulic and let it finish and auto stop when done lol :D

One of these: "a jewelers ????" Will easily take care of those internal burrs if you insist on a super nice cut... the nicer sharper ones are quite hazardous as they are extremely sharp and easily slip right into your hand cutting muscles and nerves

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Ahh...I think I'll just stick with a round file :eek:

This forum, by far, receives the least intelligent questions of all other sub forums I browse. I'm constantly seeing new threads reminiscent of this one. I strongly advise those who ask questions similar to this to stop for a minute, think, and possibly do some research. Also don't just assume that everything must be purchased; there are ways to improvise. If you set your mind that way, you'll save money and gain knowledge. I know that we are bred as consumers, but that doesn't mean you have to turn your brains to stand-by.

I will not be entering this sub forum anymore- unless I get angry replies.

Thank you, and good night.

Blake

Good point well at least if you slip your non - writing hand (holding the bar) will be in the line of stabbing as your writing hand'll be holding the cutter; did I mention that the head revolves for a perfect even deburring?
I did have a colleague had one slip on him and he had to have re connective surgery to get his cut nerves reconnected...
You can use a clamp as an alternative to holding it with your hand.

:troll: Is this cave man smilie I just found angry enough to bring you back? :lol:

I used to live in Michigan. All the women there look like they've been beaten with an ugly stick. :roflmao2:

-1. the most beautiful girl i've ever met was from michigan.

I stole some flat bars off an old mountain bike and cleaned them up, but they are really heavy steel and 3 ft. wide.
Is there any specific pipe cutter I should use?

Shoudn't be a problem for a regular pipe cutter, since they're designed to cut steel pipe. I used mine to cut a steel fork steerer tube without any problems. Just apply a liberal amount of machine cutting oil while you are doing it.

but wait, are you gonna put bleach and/or soycrete on your tires or what**********?

NO! It's bleach + ammonia. ;)

It's really not rocket science to get a straight cut with a hacksaw if you cut carefully and take your time.

Remember your audience here, Scrod. Remembering "righty tighty, lefty loosey" is a challenge for some of them. :)

Scrod's right. A good hacksaw cut ain't that tough. Try running some masking or electrical tape around the bar as a guide if you have trouble sighting a straight, square cut. If it's your first time, do a practice cut an inch out from where you want your final cut. Then if you find you're not up to the task at hand you can take it to someone to do the final cuts for you or consider the pipe cutter route.

A flat file on the end to smooth it out, flat file around the outside to get burrs and a rat's tail file to knock down the burrs on the inside.

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Gee, thanks Big V. I'll try to remember that next time I want to tighten/loosen a left side pedal or right side BB cup. :rolleyes:

maybe one day.... One day....