What type of metal to use for hanlebars?

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bairdco

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copper will definitely bend, and get crushed by the stem when you tighten it down.

last thing you want when going 30+ is your handlebars breaking...

if you really want the look of copper, you could get some regular bars copper plated.
 

AuNaturalTanner

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I would suggest that you use a stock handle bars and plate then copper. See my post: in this section DIY Plating & Power Coat at Home!!!. You can also send it to a crome shop that does copper.

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fishguts

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I sanded mine and painted them with copper paint. You can leave it bright or fog it with a little dark brown as I did to antique it. The metallic copper paints look like the real deal.