Didn't the PVC collapse and fold in the bends? I had been thinking of doing this myself since I can't find a set of handlebars that I like. I though I might need to fill with sand and cap it to make the bends, no?

Thanks

 

Not a problem on my project. dense sand might help. best part pvc is cheap. I made beach bars at 38" w 2" rise and 12" pullback, nothing near 90°.

 

Yeah, 90 degrees is where was thinking it could get difficult. But I don't think I'll need more than 45 degrees toward the grip area. I'm basically trying to design a more narrow beach style bar.

Awesome, thanks for the assist bud

 

I mocked up my custom beach bars using piping insulation with a small diameter metal rod on the inside to bend and hold the shape. Cheap, readily available, easy and effective.