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my friend asked if u can cut down carbon mtb bars? would it lose the strength?


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:41 pm
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I cut my (previously) 800mm wide Easton Havoc Carbon 35mm bars down to 750mm the other day. All went fine. I used a lock on grip clamp as a guide and then filed it after.

The strength isn't affected. You're only cutting the end of, which is then covered by a lock on grip.


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:42 pm
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thanks pal. ill pass it on unless hes readin this now.


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:46 pm
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Don't breathe the dust though


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:54 pm
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Some have reinforced ends, check before cutting.

Do it somewhere ventilated, wet the saw.


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:56 pm
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I wont tell him that ha ha. hes better than me so ill b able to keep up with him if it disables him. thanks for the advice


 
Posted : 09/02/2014 9:58 pm