Buying a scooter bar
If you are getting a one-piece bar for your scooter, you should consider if you want a steel (chromology) or aluminum bar:
- Steel bar: Cheaper and stronger compared to aluminum bars, but also weigh more.
- Aluminum bar: Lightweight construction, and depending on the quality, pretty durable too.
Diameter
Please note if the outer diameter of your bar is oversized or standard, as this will determine what clamp will fit. You should also note the inner diameter to determine which fork will fit, e.g. with or without HIC.
| Standard bar Fits standard clamps and standard forks | Oversized bar Fits oversized clamps and standard forks | Oversized bar Fits oversized clamps and forks with HIC |
Width
Riders have different preferences when choosing a width. A good hint is to choose a bar with the same width as your shoulders. If you`re mostly into technical tricks like barspins, choose a narrow bar. And if you`re more a big air and no hands tricks rider, then choose a wider bar. (Remember you can always choose a wide bar and cut it to your preference! )
Height
Stunt scooters are usually lower than standard scooters. Choosing a height is also a matter of preference. Skilled riders often choose lower bars to gain stability and better control. A tip when choosing the right height is to make sure the bar reaches somewhere between your thighs and hip. Avoid making your bar wider than its height as this is considered unstylish by skilled riders and can be uncomfortable for transportation.
Back sweep
This is when the bars handles bend back by a small amount like bicycle bars do. This can add comfort, but can also take time to get used to.
Thread
If your fork is with thread you usually have to choose a bar with an inner diameter of 28mm and a cutout. All ICS compatible bars have an inner diameter of ø28mm and a cut, but the outer diameter can vary depending on what material is used. Most øs8mm bars without thread will fit on forks with & without thread. Most new bars are without thread.
SCS
You cannot use a bar with a cutout with SCS, since the SCS clamp will have nothing to tighten around. You can cut your bar, this will however void warranty.
If a bar is without the cutout, we call it SCS ready.
Advice for mounting your bar
- If using a compression system tighten this before mounting the bar on the fork!
- Loosen the bolts on the clamp and move the clamp up along the bar before mounting it on the fork.
- Make sure the bar is completely in contact with the bottom, before tightening the clamp. Tighten the clamp very hard at the bottom of the bar.
- Check for spacing between the bar, headset and fork before every ride, if loose, adjust and tighten all of it. Failing to do so will result in poor control of the scooter and can inflict damage to your bar, fork and headset.
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