MTB0007 Posted December 3, 2008 Share HiI have a Monkey Lite Mtb Bar, which Is too wide, Is it possible to cut carbon bars without - compromising the barIf So ---- How? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Hacksaw.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNT1 Posted December 3, 2008 Share It's the same as cutting the top of the carbon fork steerer when that's too long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted December 3, 2008 Share Yes carefully ........ sharp hacksaw blade and go slowly. Make sure to cut straight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted December 3, 2008 Share Hacksaw blades can rip the carbon fibres out of place and compromise the material. Rather use a tile cutting "blade" for the hacksaw. Looks like a very thin round bar and grinds away the carbon. That way, if you cut straight, you don't have to sand the ends smooth either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPW# Posted December 3, 2008 Share Hope you don't have one of those carbon bars with the metal inserts at the end! I wouldn't cut 1 of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted December 3, 2008 Share Wot they said. I did see a carbon specific hacksaw reviewed on Cyclingnews. Looked kinda like a normal hacksaw so I imagine it is. Mark where you want to cut and make sure you are cutting straight, although with bars a little skew can be hidden by the grips, as long as the lock-on can still be tightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azonic Posted December 3, 2008 Share Wrap the bit you want to cut with masking tape, then saw through the tape. It helps to keep the carbon from splintering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Devil Posted December 3, 2008 Share Tape the area you are going to cut with masking tape and cut through the tape, that way you get a nice clean cut. and WEAR A MASK!!! you don't want that stuf in your lungs Tip: Use a fine blade, maybe a 32T. It will take a bit longer but the cut will be nice and neat.Speed Devil2008-12-03 03:25:44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted December 3, 2008 Share wrap insulation tape around it before you cut. This will keep it from fraying (sp?) too much. Do not use a pipe cutter on carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Zone Posted December 3, 2008 Share I would borrow or get a hacksaw guide, it fastens onto the bar and ensures a streight cut. If you are going to attach bar ends, make sure the ends are not reinforced for this purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB0007 Posted December 3, 2008 Share Hi Done it, used a new flexible hacksaw blade, on a stiff Eclipse Hacksaw,I marked the bar with a Pipe cutter - carfully , so as not to chip the carbonI taped the bar - with sel-tape - so I could see the ring I markedI made a guide with an Old Lock on grip end - and cut very carfullyThe Bars look great - Now I can ride in comfort with improved handling Thanks for all the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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