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Scott97
11-17-2006, 04:54 PM
Thanks for the tutorial and the Carbon Jason!

The raw material:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00349.jpg

Glued to a dremel bit:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00347.jpg

Trimmed up a bit.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00348.jpg

Spun on the dremel:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00346.jpg

The finished product and the original material:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00350.jpg

Installed Closeup:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00352.jpg

Installed Closeup:
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k209/scott97/DSC00351.jpg

Heres a link to Madcows original thread:

http://fairwheelbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1600
Mdeth1313
11-17-2006, 05:46 PM
forgive me for asking- how is that plug staying on the end of the bar? I cant see it from the pictures?
Scott97
11-17-2006, 06:28 PM
forgive me for asking- how is that plug staying on the end of the bar? I cant see it from the pictures?


I used a few drops of super glue on the bartape.

Madcows instructions suggest tubular glue.

I did 50 miles with them today and they worked great.
uzziefly
11-20-2006, 01:15 AM
err, why not just use normal bar end plugs??? :idea:
Scott97
11-21-2006, 01:15 PM
err, why not just use normal bar end plugs??? :idea:

Because I like to tinker with things, try new ideas and generally have fun experimenting. :D

I wanted to start experimenting with Carbon Fiber and this looked like an easy way to start out.

Who knows... maybe I'll eventually build a frame...:idea:
msohio
02-19-2007, 04:26 PM
If weight is the issue here, why not just super glue the tape at the bar end and then trim it with a razor.I don't see the need to fill the hole at all.
spin150
02-20-2007, 09:54 AM
If weight is the issue here, why not just super glue the tape at the bar end and then trim it with a razor.I don't see the need to fill the hole at all.

Bar end plugs are a safety feature. They are supposed to prevent the bar ends from punching a hole in your lungs if you crash and fall on them. I don't think Madcow's glue will do that job either.
California L33
02-20-2007, 07:58 PM
Bar end plugs are a safety feature. They are supposed to prevent the bar ends from punching a hole in your lungs if you crash and fall on them. I don't think Madcow's glue will do that job either.

The best name for unplugged bars I ever saw was, 'Thigh core samplers.'

If those little pieces of carbon fiber aren't wider than the bar ends I'm afraid that's what they'll do in a crash.