Introduction: BULLHORN YOUR BARS
Here's how to chop your curl downs into a custom set of bullhorns
Step 1: Supplies
Step 2: Finding a Good Candidate
When choosing handlebars make sure they will comfortably fit your natural grip
Step 3: Guide Line
Choose a comfortable cutting line
Step 4: Chop!
Time to cut! Cut along the black edge leaving all of the black marker on the handlebar. Slow and steady there folks.
Step 5: CHOP!AGAIN!
Use your scrap bar as a template for the other side and chop!again!
Step 6: Clean Up
Using a file (or sandpaper) smooth the rough cut. I like using the file to level the cut first, then to fillet the edges.
Step 7: Finished
Finished product
11 Comments
13 years ago on Introduction
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
Reply 6 years ago
How do you detect the aging of the alloy? I have an alloy handlebar in one of my bikes for the last 30 years and I do not see any damage (eventhough it is daily used and not even in a good stored). I am just curious, I do not want to break the handlebar while riding.
13 years ago on Introduction
that looks cool, and pardon my ignorance/stupidity, its for a bike right?
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
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?
Reply 7 years ago
Probably for a single speed w/no handbrakes
9 years ago on Introduction
Remember when cutting the second drop to cut the "waste side of the line" i.e. leave the line on the bars.
13 years ago on Introduction
Easy plugs to use are wine corks--stick 'em in the ends and then shape them if needed.
13 years ago on Introduction
a pipe cutters like 9.99 at the hardware store.
13 years ago on Introduction
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.
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
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
13 years ago on Introduction
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.