Sbloomer Posted November 17, 2019 Share Hi all I would like to add a longer stem to my daughters bike, with a riser bar. Unfortunately all the handlebars that are available are 700mm plus and her current handlebar is 570 (it's on a 24'). I'm not sure what the limits would be to cutting handlebars, but would it be OK to take a 700mm bar and trim to 600mm? I'm trying to just extend the life of the bike before I start thinking about getting her on a 26 or 650b (she is too short for a small in either size and an XS is like hens teeth in my price range). Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaGearA Posted November 17, 2019 Share Cutting any bar too short will cause it to feel very harsh in riding conditions However i doubt your daughter is thrashing enduro trails for extended periods So if you're going to buy any decent brand bar you can definitely take it down to 600mm without worry of failure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monster ace Posted November 17, 2019 Share Personally I don't think it will be an issue cutting a bar from 700mm to 600mm as long as your daughter is comfortable then it should be fine. But that's my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisF Posted November 17, 2019 Share YES, can be done Just check where the bars start getting thicker .... as this is the limit for the gear and brake levers .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swany05 Posted November 17, 2019 Share Measure twice cut once Vetseun and Mojoman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakepad Posted November 17, 2019 Share only some carbon or super lightweight bars might have an issue with cutting too short as the area where you tighten the brake lever/gear shifter clamp might be not strong enough. But a standard aluminum bar shouldn't be a problem specially for a light youngster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100Tours Posted November 17, 2019 Share you can probably find a 600 bar in the classifieds for free almost.. or just ask for one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyrax Posted November 17, 2019 Share Measure twice cut onceAnd have a second one just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyrax Posted November 17, 2019 Share Before cutting, why not shift everything "inwards" to see if the narrower bar will suit her. Duane_Bosch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbloomer Posted November 17, 2019 Share Before cutting, why not shift everything "inwards" to see if the narrower bar will suit her.As I said the existing bar is 570. More than 600 will be too wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WrightJnr Posted November 17, 2019 Share Measure twice cut onceI once........ had to remove 20mm off a new bar. To this day, don’t know what the hell I was thinking, measured 20mm VERY carefully off the one side, made a clean straight line and carefully cut. As the excess piece hit the floor, I realized what I had done. Anger, Sadness, Embarrassment followed instantly! ChrisF and Wannabe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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