USE bars advice

[RobbieA]

I have some USE bars - the ones that you can attach the USE bars to - but want to use different bar ends (mainly because I don't have the USE bar ends!)

Has anyone done this, safely, as the ends of the bars are drilled and I was wondering if the clamps on a standard set of bar ends would crush the bars?

Cheers, Rob

 

[markoc]

I can't see it being an issue unless you overtighten - the hole is only on one side and reasonably small/inboard.

I've got the bars/ends - not sure I'd like to ride them in anger as the fixing must put strain on the hole.

 

[RobbieA]

I can't see it being an issue unless you overtighten - the hole is only on one side and reasonably small/inboard.

I've got the bars/ends - not sure I'd like to ride them in anger as the fixing must put strain on the hole.

Well, I looked at them and did wonder how robust the unit would be! I'm not heavy or a manic rider, so here's hoping 30yr old bling will look good and hold strong!

 

[mk one]

Should be fine, they are thin bars though so be gentle. If you needed blue USE bar ends I will be listing a set soon

You could always use the bar ends with the wedge for inside the bars, sort of like the ones below.

 

[RobbieA]

I'd be after a set of black, ideally, but now you've got me wondering if bar ends plugs are the answer @mk one

 

[markoc]

Could always see if you could get a local machine shop to make you up a solid bung from a bit of aluminium to a reasonably tight fit to prevent compression. Could glue/bond it into the end of the bar, or even use the existing bar end mounting hole to pop a bevelled bolt through - which would still allow for the bar-end to be fitted...?

 

[mk one]

Definitely wouldn't hurt having a bit of support inside the bars.