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Barrow Conversion (7 posts / 1,339 views)
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #1 14 Oct 2025 10:29
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Looking at upgrading my Carporter Triporter. Have seen the kit i need on the UKBC site but unsure as to what handlebar type to order. 'Complete with new' just slots in i imagine but more expensive? Round bar needs some drilling but cheaper. What have people found easier of the two?
Clobersauraus Clobersauraus
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Post #2 14 Oct 2025 20:25
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I recently bought the kit for my big boy triporter with the hew handle.

If moneys an issue the other is just drilling small holes for some locking screws, literally a 2 min job.

TBH then new handler bat isn't really worth the money, i would get just the round bar if i was to buy again.

The only gripe i have is the rubber handles that come with the kit are utter crap.

Both very loose and fell off, i just bought some cheap bike handle bar grips off eBay for a fiver with locking rings. Tighten with a Allen key and jobs a goodun.

Clobersauraus Clobersauraus
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Post #3 14 Oct 2025 20:30
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In reply to Post #2
Grips similar to these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111177160906?_skw=bike+handle+grips&itmmeta=01K7J34Y1WBNZVRYZ443JJ3856&hash=item19e2acd8ca:g:dB4AAOSwKZBgjk9h&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dYEFPOySbk3ojD3csHTCU3uUw5Kauc%2B1ejxj6mqL9FE%2Fp%2Fb9uhEkgY3e3J2OqCs%2BzpXrEe7L0OBAsi6aGZyhmIkVgzPL9nV3BcCpeNN85dZldENoK22KiyQ1rAiZi885NdqVBvXyc5Kx14Yeo6cg7dD2GhoaAgFfJE4816XpPKGjzMn%2BvKmucKCcapLT9bUk2UHIq9YtqGBs1G6caguMXDPpy06xtsFzeTlbjOsfr6HnH2SVhBKq1%2Bzi5oU4ZJeic%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMUKbhk8O8Zg

You can get the same from Temu for for £2.99
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #4 15 Oct 2025 08:49
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In reply to Post #2
I spoke to UKBC about the round bar and they said this replaces the current one but trying to work out how to remove the current square bar?
firebladerrw
Posts: 102
Post #5 15 Oct 2025 14:35
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In reply to Post #1
Hi,

If you are talking about the bar that goes across adjacent to the handgrips then it is held in place with a couple of rivets. These can easily be removed with drill. Again, if we are talking about the same thing 22mm domestic copper pipe as a replacement fits a treat.
Fivenil Fivenil
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Post #6 15 Oct 2025 16:59
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In reply to Post #5
Thanks mate, think i sussed it now. The square bar in the frame is replaced by the round bar. Was having a daft 5 minutes earlier!
Clobersauraus Clobersauraus
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Post #7 15 Oct 2025 18:51
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You could leave your handle bars as they are and fit one of these

https://ukbarrowconversions.com/product/uk-barrow-conversions-throttle-mount-20mm-suits-trakker-carp-porter-mk2-etc/
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