BULLHORN YOUR BARS

Here's how to chop your curl downs into a custom set of bullhorns

Step 1: Supplies

 

Comments

[coachjoe]

Easy plugs to use are wine corks--stick 'em in the ends and then shape them if needed.

[markmarkmark53]

 a pipe cutters like 9.99 at the hardware store. 

[old_bass_masta]

 that looks cool, and pardon my ignorance/stupidity, its for a bike right?

[jeff96]

yep, I've done the flop and chop on a 12 speed and a hybrid bike. I didn't cut as much bar off so I could mount the brake levers on. Speaking of which, where are the brake levers for the bar in this instructable?

[BeanGolem]

 These are commonly referred to as "flop 'n' chop" bars. I have a pair on my bike right now and I would say they are generally less comfortable and ergonomic than actual bullhorns or track bars. But seeing as how the ground bent my bullhorns, I didn't have much of a choice. It's good in a time/money pinch.

Nice Instructable. Clear, concise, effective. Bam.

Also, for those considering riding bars without tape or anything else over the metal, be sure to always use end-plugs on the bar. If you crash and the end of that tube stabs you it will act like a hole punch. I've heard bad stories.

[brianhabicht]

these bars were a little tweaked as well, it was either the trash or the flip chop..

I guess I didn't really consider safety.. but anyways, ya, end plugs all the way 

[russd32]

Nice, I think I have that exact same set of bars cut off on my whip. I used a pipe cutter to hack mine off.

[ralfo9]

I using bullhorn for years now, but they are bend inwards. just on tip, make sure it is a not alloy (material aging, risk of sudden failure), allways go for steel (test with magnet). salute