During the Christmas Sale I picked up a pair of BPL poles for my wife and they are about 5 inches two long. What is the best way, if any, to remove the grips, cut the poles and then reattach?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Bill

Those are good poles. You might want to get a taller wife.

--B.G.--

She standing right over my shoulder ;0)

I am in the same situation as you. Thank you for posting it.

I know a member who trimmed them down by vice-gripping the pole then twisting the handle off. I was frightened my ham-fisted technique would sheer the carbon fiber poles.

Thanks for making a post. I look forward to finding a way to trim these poles down.

Immerse the handle in hot but not boiling water. It only takes a minute and then they will slide off.
Franco

Franco thanks for the tip.

Once you cut them down, what the best glue to reset them?

Really appreciate the help.

Bill

No idea. I have had a broken pair for a while intending to use part of the poles for something else. When I saw your question I thought that hot water might do it, so I went downstairs with the poles, did it and came back to tell you...
Franco

Bill, I'd try Gorilla Glue. Jason Klass used it in his myog poles on his blog some time back. Not sure on the longterm durability of it, but I bet it lasts awhile. Good luck.

The 5 minute epoxy might work ok, maybe someone else can chime in.

When taking the grips off handlebars on my various bicycles I slip the tip of a flathead screwdriver a few centimeters under the grip, then spray a couple shots of WD-40 or a few drips of alcohol under there. I then begin to slowly twist and rotate the grip until the liquid has a chance to work it's way all around under the grip. Putting the grip back on afterward the alcohol or WD-40 will evaporate re-creating a tight seal.

In terms of epoxy for any projects where absolute toughness is needed I'm a fan of JB Weld. I've JB Welded the tips onto some trekking poles and it has exhibited superior holding power for a couple years. I use it in other very high tension applications with great luck as well.

Really appreciate all the help, this is what makes BPL such a great site.

Cheers.

Bill

It looks like you got a good recommendation on how to remove the grips but don't use vice grips. You could accidentally crush the poles if you're not careful. Also, you want to avoid gouging the carbon fiber - I would use the hot water method.

To cut the tube, wrap tape around and cut using a Dremel cutoff wheel if you have one or a hacksaw. Don't breathe in any carbon dust. Apply some CA (cyanoacrylate aka superglue) to the cut ends and let it dry.

Depending on the fit, you may not need any glue to keep the grips on. See if you can slide them on with water; they may stay when the water dries. If you use glue, don't plan on ever getting them off in one piece again.

Mike

Thank you, Michael.

OK Bob -

"Those are good poles. You might want to get a taller wife."

That's one of the funniest things I've heard in a while.

Reminds me of the classified ad that said "Looking to take a wife. Need a good woman with a bass boat. Send picture of boat."

An oldie but a goodie.