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Has anyone ever done this?

  • 05-10-2024 12:26pm
    #1
    koutoubia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,304 ✭✭✭


    So wanna build a gravel/road bike using as many parts lying around that I have.

    Some of those parts are the old stem and bar combo rather then an integrated bar and stem

    BUT the frame I will be using will have the whole integrated stuff through the headset etc.

    I have plenty of spacers/top cap etc that I would be able to drop the hoses though to start the hidden part into the frame.

    Now if I drilled a hole at the clamping area of the bars so the hoses could run inside the bars and then drill a hole at the bottom/underneath of the stem maybe 15-20 mm from the clamping area I drop the cable out of the stem and into the spacers.

    They will be alu bars and stem.

    Am I playing dentist roulette by drilling holes in the bars and stem ……………..



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  • #2
    cletus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,186 ✭✭✭cletus


    I mean, I'm no engineer, but I'd definitely just go for it. This is by no means confirmation that it'll work, but I'd be figuring I can't see any reason why it wouldn't. If it was me...



  • #3
    CramCycle
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 25,523 Mod ✭✭✭✭CramCycle


    I too would do it knowing I don't have too and you can let me know if you or the dentist wins in the end.



  • #4
    koutoubia
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,304 ✭✭✭koutoubia


    hmmmm… I may just give it a try. I will go up to my lbs and get a bit of a cut off a steerer and do a mock up!



  • #5
    The Ging and I
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 414 ✭✭The Ging and I


    What ever about drilling the stem , do not drill the bars. I have seen the result of handlebars failing.

    Alloys when the fail do it suddenly.



  • #6
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,299 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    I got a set of Ritchey Comp Butano bars that had a hole where the stem clamps for internal routing. Then you can route through a hollow stem but that depends on your frame / routing set up



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  • #7
    Squidgy Black
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,738 ✭✭✭✭Squidgy Black


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122688387#Comment_122688387

    Yep for the sake of 50 or 60 quid you’d be mental not to just buy a proper bar manufactured with routing holes and save yourself hundreds at the dentist.



  • #8
    07Lapierre
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,309 ✭✭✭07Lapierre


    Definitely don't drill holes in handlebars..not worth the risk.

    I built up a bike and used Deda Vinci bars and stem. it gives you the option to fully integrate or semi integrate cables.

    https://dedaelementi.com/vinci-stem



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