This is probably not recommended, but I had a pair of choco bars that slipped a bit when I first put them on, and ended up using the old soda can shim trick and it's worked like a charm for about 2 years now.
On Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2:33:31 AM UTC-4 ricksteves wrote: > Could always try a 25.4 clamp stem with the 26.0 diameter HBs - the muscle > it takes to get that clamp onto the wider HBs is more than enough to keep > it in place when riding. > > A faceplater stem is never a bad idea either, since 2 or 4 bolts is more > secure than 1. > > ~ NJD > > On Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:45:45 PM UTC-6 Ethan VanValkenburg > wrote: > >> I just put some swept back handlebars on my bicycle and I am having >> trouble with slipping. The handlebars sweep back 7 inches or so with a 26mm >> clamp diameter. My stem is a nitto tallux and I'm switching in an old 130mm >> Ritchey stem for more reach, but I'm still worried about the bar slipping. >> Is there a good solution for gripping big bars that increase torque at the >> stem clamp, especially when riding on gravel/off-road? >> >> I might be able to tighten it more, but I'm worried that going tighter >> will strip or deform the bolt. Do folks ever use thread-locker or some >> adhesive for extra stick? Or do I need a 2-4 bolt faceplate stem for the >> extra gripping strength? >> >> Let me know if you have any tips/tricks/ideas! Thanks, >> >> Ethan >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/0fb7dd39-8ab5-4ed1-9f35-6108b78c9567n%40googlegroups.com.
