Bending the BikeE handlebar stem

Would it be possible to take the stock BikeE stem (with the welded on
handlebar), fill it with sand and bend it in a pipe bender? I ask
because I'd like to bring the handlebars about 3" closer to me so I
can recline more fully.

Or--if the above is a dumb idea (and probably is) does anyone know
what gauge and type of tubing the stock BikeE stem is made from? I am
too broke right now to go for the more elegant CalhounCycles solution.

Maybe you could find a bent stem on eBay - I've seen a good bit of BikeE
stuff there . . .

"Laurel Thomason" wrote in message
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Would it be possible to take the stock BikeE stem (with the welded on
handlebar), fill it with sand and bend it in a pipe bender? I ask
because I'd like to bring the handlebars about 3" closer to me so I
can recline more fully.

Or--if the above is a dumb idea (and probably is) does anyone know
what gauge and type of tubing the stock BikeE stem is made from? I am
too broke right now to go for the more elegant CalhounCycles solution.