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griff:

--- Quote from: griff on November 16, 2010, 12:09 AM ---re: gt bars - any idea if these win-made copies are any good quality-wise?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NOS-BMX-WIN-HANDLE-BARS-CHROME-GT-STYLE-PRO-OLD-SCHOOL-/290498790549?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item43a313c495#ht_2048wt_1140
they are a lot cheaper than GT originals I've seen

wasn't sure about the height before but now I know what stem's going on (adenough's dk) means i can go higher than would have with something like a forklifter. will measure the gt ones on my mates old haro at the weekend and see how they measure up - they felt just about right



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thought I'd bump this as there's another couple of pairs of these on the bay - anyone out there who can comment on the quality of WIN bars?

cheers

griff

sid1972:
nothing wrong with them, decent bars - but they are considered budget.

griff:

--- Quote from: sid1972 on November 24, 2010, 09:38 PM ---nothing wrong with them, decent bars - but they are considered budget.

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thanks sid

not too concerned with any 'budget' jibes - the seat will probably generate more loathing anyway but i am on a budget
not exactly expecting to find any cheap haro masters or skyway ez2s in chrome, tried my mate's gt bars out for size last weekend and while they looked/felt great, they were a tad wide for me - 26" should be about spot on

I could always put gt stickers on and see if I can fool people that don't read this thread  ;D

brettypeeps:
Personally Griff I would spend a bit more on the bars and get a set of Haro Kneesavers in Chrome :daumenhoch:

You should get a Super Minty pair for about £60 posted if not a bit cheaper

griff:

--- Quote from: brettypeeps on November 24, 2010, 10:15 PM ---Personally Griff I would spend a bit more on the bars and get a set of Haro Kneesavers in Chrome :daumenhoch:

You should get a Super Minty pair for about £60 posted if not a bit cheaper

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was originally gonna go for older style bars, still getting used to the look of the kneesavers but they have grown on me
they might fit in with my 'not quite era correct' selection of haro bits I've already got/getting (pedals, chainring/disk, tyres)

gonna be a month before I can get the cranks on and still have to get my axles shortened somewhere so will exercise patience and see if something turns up!

cheers

griff

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