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<\/p>\nI\u2019ve been making custom unicycle handlebars for over 10 years. I\u2019ve refined the shape quite a bit over the years and I always have been tending to go wider and wider, and more mountain bike in style.<\/p>\n
Some of my original designs include the \u201cUnibar\u201d, which I fabricated from old bicycle handlebars:<\/p>\n
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The old bike handlebars were really strong, but the metal base plate added a lot of weight to the overall design. I also didn\u2019t really like the angle very much. Check out a few more pictures and the Sketchup 3D file:\u00a0http:\/\/www.corbinstreehouse.com\/blog\/2007\/12\/unibar-version-3-sketchup\/<\/a><\/p>\n Some other experiments I\u2019ve done (this isn\u2019t all of them!):<\/p>\n * Basic T shape<\/a> for my Corbin V36 unicycle. I didn\u2019t like the angle (there was none!) The \u201cbasic T\u201d shape became a standard for what production handlebars have become. However, most production handlebars still attach to the seat, such as the KH T-bar<\/a>. I dislike this, as it flexes too much, and requires your seat to be extra beefy and reinforced to avoid breaking. Instead, attach it to the frame and start making the seats lighter.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0I made the original handlebar for my KH26 back in 2014:\u00a0http:\/\/www.corbinstreehouse.com\/blog\/2014\/07\/new-corbin-unibar-unicycle-handlebar\/<\/a>\u00a0and now it is time to hack it up into something new!<\/p>\n Enjoy the first video in the \u201cmaking of” series:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
* V-Shape for the V36<\/a>\u00a0– my current preferred handlebar.
* Brake Protector<\/a> for the V36; a modification to protect the brake; it works pretty well.
* Munibar<\/a>: A custom close handle muni specific bar. I liked the comfort, but it was too heavy.\u00a0
* 36er initial handlebar<\/a>: This put too much stress on the seat and flexed too much.
* 36\u2019er adjustable handlebar<\/a>: This let me figure out what geometry I liked. I rode this for a few years.
* First basic T-Bar<\/a>: The first of my design that is a basic T for bar ends and attaches to the frame. Made from old bikes.
* Basic T-bar<\/a>: I started making this \u201cbasic\u201d shape that allows attaching bar ends. I made a few of these, and they work pretty well.
* Brake adapters<\/a>: These allow the brake to be inline with the bar ends.<\/p>\n