iron city has them, i have one but i'm using it! i'll let you know if that changes
2011-08-11 01:47:18
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Anyone have a handlebar shim 25.4 to 26mm
Does anyone have a handlebar shim that would let me use my 25.4mm bars with a 26mm stem? I would only need it for a week or two until I work out my reach with an adjustable stem. I bought the wrong size.
2011-08-11 00:23:14
I've used an aluminum can for a couple years on a bike.
2011-08-11 01:55:03
I am not against using an aluminum can as this is just temporary.
2011-08-11 12:32:14
Well I cut amcan up, cranked down the bolts, put some pressure on the bars and they slipped. Is there some technique I am missing out on?
2011-08-12 01:35:42
Try one of 2 things. 1: Try and fit more can in there. If not they 2: Get some Tacx grease. It has a bit of a sand like material in it and will make the two surfaces grab.
2011-08-12 01:42:38
i've been using the same moxie can for years.
2011-08-12 07:28:57
You could also try a Fosters can, it is a bit thicker than a standard can. Or better yet a Sapporo can is made out of steel (I think, or very thick aluminum).
2011-08-12 12:00:25
You could always try a layer of aluminum mesh, the type that is used when applying bondo body filler to a car. My guess is that the aluminum is just too smooth, maybe a run of 80grit sand paper would help?
2011-08-12 14:45:25
i'd be careful though. seatpost is one thing but a pair of handlebars is another. you don't want those suddenly slipping and sliding while you zoom down penn ave. best to wait and get the correct size stem.
2011-08-14 05:39:46
I ended up forking over the stupid $12 after not being able to get them secure enough. Oh well.
2011-08-14 16:50:29