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Tri rules state handlebars have to be plugged properly. I have a mirror in one side in place of the plug, is this acceptable? or should I replace it with original plug for Race?

2014-08-28 8:53 PM
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I think you'd be fine. That rule is in place because having an open end on the bar is a safety hazard. I've heard of a guy who crashed and the open end of his handlebar bore a hole in his leg like an apple corer.

2014-08-29 5:24 AM
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A mirror is perfectly fine. The rule is designed to protect your and other people. If you crash and the drops are not plugged, you can get a very nasty cut, or even the apple corer effect…. Same thing goes for aero bar extensions, so you can't core other participants...
2014-08-29 2:15 PM
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Subject: RE: Plugged Handle bars!
Originally posted by trijamie

I think you'd be fine. That rule is in place because having an open end on the bar is a safety hazard. I've heard of a guy who crashed and the open end of his handlebar bore a hole in his leg like an apple corer.




My bike is old enough to have bar-end shifters, looks like I'm good!
2014-08-29 5:46 PM
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Subject: RE: Plugged Handle bars!
Originally posted by trijamie

I think you'd be fine. That rule is in place because having an open end on the bar is a safety hazard. I've heard of a guy who crashed and the open end of his handlebar bore a hole in his leg like an apple corer.




  • ..and if you find some proof of that injury it would be like a picture of bigfoot.
    • It seems like a reasonable enough injury and certainly I'm sure there are several people with ring cuts...but so far, to my knowledge, evidence of any real "corings" are elusive.
    2014-08-29 6:25 PM
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    Subject: RE: Plugged Handle bars!

    Originally posted by dfroelich
    Originally posted by trijamie

    I think you'd be fine. That rule is in place because having an open end on the bar is a safety hazard. I've heard of a guy who crashed and the open end of his handlebar bore a hole in his leg like an apple corer.

    ...and if you find some proof of that injury it would be like a picture of bigfoot. It seems like a reasonable enough injury and certainly I'm sure there are several people with ring cuts...but so far, to my knowledge, evidence of any real "corings" are elusive.

    I just googled it, and found a very very graphic image...would not recommend...

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