Red Handle's

[Jase]

Does anyone else have a problem with the wingnuts on the red handles? For us, when we try to tighten the wingnut down so the handle is mounted on a rod, the tip of the wingnut hits a point on the handle, causing it to stop and not tighten on the rod. We have this with two different handles.

Why would Red send out these wingnuts with the handles if they don't crank down??

If you have this or don't have this problem please let me know.

Thanks.

 

[Stephen Webb]

They're on a ratchet. When you can't turn any further, pull them vertically up, twist back, push back down and keep winding. :shifty:

 

[Ed Watkins]

The red wingnuts act like a torque wrench/ratchet.
The plastic head is spring mounted, it can be pulled out towards you, and rotated freely before lowering it back onto the threads to continue tightening.

There really should be something in the manual about that, it's a common question/confusion.

 

[Frank Weeks]

The wing nuts are spring mounted, They will pull out enough to clear the handle. I find it a bit frustrating too but, in the end, they work fine.

Edit: Ed and Stephen beat me to it.

 

[Michael Morlan]

You could always replace the Kip Levers (for that is what they are called) with an allen or torx bolt. Of course, then you need a tool.

 

[Jase]

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Wow, that makes sense and helps! thanks!

 

[zak forrest]

Does anyone's Red Handles actually grip the rods? Mine can be tightened all the way down and still slip on the rods. Totally useless.

 

[Damon Meledones]

Does anyone's Red Handles actually grip the rods? Mine can be tightened all the way down and still slip on the rods. Totally useless.

I'll second that, anyone have any suggestions for how to keep the handles from rotating on the rod?

 

[Keith Nealy]

Make sure the screwjacks are on the thin side of the split. If they are on the thick side they don't squeeze the gap. As soon as I switched mine, I had a tight grip.

BTW, just put on a new handle bar/universal mount and second handle and it is so much more comfortable and stable.

 

[Emmanuel Cambier]

BTW, just put on a new handle bar/universal mount and second handle and it is so much more comfortable and stable.

I have to strongly second this.:wink:

Emmanuel

 

[Matthew Verkler]

Does anyone's Red Handles actually grip the rods? Mine can be tightened all the way down and still slip on the rods. Totally useless.

Mine grip just fine; all four of them. Sorry!