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Looking for anyone in the UK making custom bars for a DJ bike like these
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I can get a set made in the US (Matty/Stoutbikes on Pinkbike), but with the resurgence of UK frame builders lately is anyone doing something similar over here (at non "artisan framebuilder" prices...)

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 12:16 pm
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I did come across a custom bar builder creating some Steel and Ti versions of this type of BMX/MTB riser

Can be ordered online from him direct so , like Robin at RUST components

They’re not cheap though but there’s always Surly’s £70 version

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 3:13 pm
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I did come across a custom bar builder creating some Steel and Ti versions of this type of BMX/MTB riser

Okay great, who was it? Rust?

there’s always Surly’s £70 version

Seen those but the backsweep and upsweep are all wrong for Dj use.

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 3:28 pm
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Not UK but what about asking Marino if they can make some? Given their frame prices are reasonable i suspect the bars would be too. Shipping might be a bit steep though.

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 3:51 pm
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Sure if Marino did some he'd bung them in with a big frame order to save on costs. Other than that surely a framebuilder can do something?
Maybe 18 Bikes? Might be a bit iffy regarding strength/warranty/liability from a proper shop though?

There's a guy I know who had a stint making steel trials frames and currently builds custom steel bucket seats. Can ask him if he can help?

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 3:56 pm
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There was a trend for using very cut down mini-mx bars for a while, the sort usually found on 80cc kids bikes.

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 7:53 pm
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Ted would be able to help out I'm sure:

or the folk at The Bicycle Academy are well connected and could point you in the right direction.

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 8:17 pm
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I would speak to Pat Banks of Limit Fabrications in Norwich.

He has a BMX background, is a top chap and I'm sure could whip up something like that no problem

Pat: https://www.instagram.com/limitfabrications/

 
Posted : 24/09/2019 8:23 pm
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Just any any local fabricator if you have a decent drawing of what you want.

 
Posted : 25/09/2019 10:48 am
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Pat at Limit Fabrications does lots of these 😉

 
Posted : 25/09/2019 11:48 am
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Thank you all, Limit fab sounds promising I'll drop them a line.

 
Posted : 25/09/2019 11:57 am
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What you want is a set of Stooge Junker bars.

STOOGE JUNKER BARS

 
Posted : 25/09/2019 12:38 pm
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or these and a 22.2 to 31.8 shim / run a BMX stem.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-FIR-Handlebars-Classic-Bend-High-6-5-Black-Motocross-Enduro-Bars-22mm/173009556321

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Posted : 25/09/2019 2:40 pm
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Surely the only reason to run a bar shaped like that is to run a bar pad.
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Posted : 25/09/2019 2:50 pm

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