Wanting to change the cockpit up on my mini velo. What bar/stem combo would you do. Different set of bmx style bars? Tall mtb stem with tall risers? It’s a little tricky due to the low stack height. Let me know what you think!
by lanecd
Wanting to change the cockpit up on my mini velo. What bar/stem combo would you do. Different set of bmx style bars? Tall mtb stem with tall risers? It’s a little tricky due to the low stack height. Let me know what you think!
by lanecd
7 Comments
I’d keep it the same
What exactly are you trying to do differently? The look, weight, shape?
Chrome s and m slam bars and a profile mulville stem
The real question, where do you get these bikes?
That’s a great bike. Really dig it.
As you say, the problem with changing the stem and bars is how are you going to achieve the necessary stack and reach? I mean, the way it is set up now is presumably the correct height for how you want to ride it? I guess you could put some sort of adjustable stem or steeply angled stem and then a more swept back bar on it but I don’t know if you could achieve the needed rise that way. Those Moto/BMX bars have what? 10″ of rise?
Maybe there is a tall enough 1 1/8″ [steerer tube extender](https://www.amazon.com/MAKELEN-Hidden-Riser-Extender-28-6mm/dp/B0CB68R1ZY/ref=sr_1_5?psc=1) out there to be had? Maybe [this kind](https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Extender-Handlebar-Aluminium-Adjustable/dp/B07G816GXR/ref=pd_ci_mcx_di_int_sccai_cn_d_sccl_3_2/145-8615761-4241416?psc=1) (I don’t care for that type personally – bit ugly IMO)?
You could always take the fork to a frame builder or welder and get some length welded on the steerer tube.
If you get the steerer tube long enough, you’d have lots of options.
I would put tiny little bmx bars, fucking sick bike btw
I have Velo Orange Tourist bars on my mini-velo, but I’d try Albatros bars too.
Love this bike but whats up with the top tube. It looks wonky.