Should the handle bar grips extend? On the Thule video she pulls out the handles, but mine don't budge.
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Hi there - the newer carriers do have 3 positions the grips can be adjusted to for different widths which helps accommodate all size and height users. Thanks!
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I didnt have any issues with mine, however, sometimes the finish is thicker at the end of the bars, make sure this isnt the issue.
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You can buy a bar adaptor, I did it for my wife's bike and it work well on the Thule Vertex
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The pry bar doesn't adjust. Only from the front. I haven't had any problems with mine.
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there seems to be springback between the handles. I sure hope I answered this correctly.
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I find that once you tighten the ends, they don't move. The screw controls a wire that tightens and loosens around the grip squeezing the black "finger" and grip to the bar. In my opinion, I woun't want to change it often. On the other hand, it isn't that much longer than what I had before I replaced my old grip.
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Hi Anna, Thank you for contacting us! In response to your inquiry, anytime you are using the handlebar *in-between* the top and bottom height settings, you must tighten the clamp in a particular manner: 1) First, unlatch the handlebar clamp 2) Next, raise to desired height 3) Tighten clamp with No. 5 Allen Key **before** closing latch 4) Finish by closing handlebar latch-- this should be somewhat difficult if the appropriate amount of handlebar tension is achieved Please let us know if you have any other questions, we are here to help-- we have a toll-free telephone number, 888-236-5657, and are open Mon-Fri from 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time (EST). Cheers!
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If you use the Thule fit guide it will tell you exactly what parts you need. I suspect those bars are too short. Please don't hesitate to call with any questions. We are here to help. Cheers.
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It sounds like you didn't tighten each area enough with the provided Allen wrench. Allignment sounds off. We had to retighten a few times before the handle bars were straight.
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There is a quick-release on the handlebar stem. It can be raised but not lowered from the original factory assembly
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If I am remembering correctly you have a "t" handle style shifter. I am going to hazard to guess that this particular handle is not going to work. However you may want to try youtube to see if someone has switched a handle over to this style.
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For me, improper adjustment was the cause. I watched a few YouTube videos, and adjusted them myself. Problem solved. A bike shop can do it for you if your not a DIYr.
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I raised the back to make it more level because the steep angle was too challenging for me. This helped. However, its near impossible to use the machine without holding the handle bars, because of the resistance. Could be dangerous, too.
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Ahhh...on the handlebars. :D I have bar ends, and I moved my grips in a inch and they fit perfectly between the grip and the bar end.
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Gonna be tricky. I bought Thule bars six years ago. Best move I've ever made. They should fit. Just hold your mouth right. Lol
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I test fitted a Thule XL which is about the same length. I had no problem adjusting the sliding clamps to the bars. Since yours has the same features I see no problem. Those clamps are meant to fit all types of bar styles and it definitly works w/ VW roof racks. The reason why I didn't buy the Force was its length, it stuck out too much in the front. I'm worried about highway speeds and the lift from all the air. Hopefully you won't run into that using the 16.
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I believe I used my channel locks to slide those holders off the end of the handles. It was tricky at first, but I recall getting the second off quite easily. It's night time now, but I'll look in my shed tomorrow and get back to you. I bought mine in August, so my memory is fuzzy. I have two pair of channel locks and may have used both. Play it safe, but don't cut through the orange handle grips! They are a "must" in helping you use these great loppers!