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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
I have the Ergon GP2 on my S6L and they work a treat :-)
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
On my S type I have the Cane Creek Ergos. I've never got on with Ergons, on a 140 mile ride I had to spin the Ergons round, because they were causing me extreme and very painful hand cramps.
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GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
Same on my S
shouldbeinbed
Rollin' along
- Location
- Manchester way
I don't use bar ends with my S. I am open to the idea & looking for the perfect for me set as I prioritise a bar end mirror over the extra hand position, so finish up an awkward lump at the right hand end if I try some types of bar end grip. Depending on how tall you are I think they would be a very good addition, I find at 5'11 on an S bar I can get hand tired with just the one position after 20 odd miles and end up with a few creative hand positions to help (@Fnaar)
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12boy
Guru
- Location
- Casper WY USA
I have the Ergon GP2s as well and I find them pretty good. I actually wore out a pair of the cork Ergons coupled with some no name cut down bar ends. They were a bit larger and the bar ends longer and were more comfortable. Still after 10 miles or so I start to experience some discomfort and by 20 I need a break. I really prefer the "shake hands" position of bar ends, bull horns, moustache bars etc but haven't found a way to deal with the fold issue other than a QR on the stem and an Aber Hallo to get the bar further forward. Still, for commuting 10-15 miles or less the Ergons are pretty good. Bar end mirrors are nice but the stem is easily broken if the bike falls over.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
I use these on my H and M type B's.
http://i-grip.procraft.de
They use the inner of the tube to grip and in effect give me a 2" grip extension either side and still folds up with no issues.
Very comfy and cheaper to buy from rose bikes or discount bikes in Germany than SJS Cycles.
http://i-grip.procraft.de
They use the inner of the tube to grip and in effect give me a 2" grip extension either side and still folds up with no issues.
Very comfy and cheaper to buy from rose bikes or discount bikes in Germany than SJS Cycles.
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
Ergon copies from Edinburgh Bike Coop plus a bar end mirror on one side. Does not interfere with fold and are essential for comfort.
velovoice
Veteran
- Location
- Between the City and the Sea
+1 Ergon GP2 on my S. Love them.
oldwheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Isle of Mull
Melvil the ones I got look the same but I made a hole in the outside of one to take a plug for mirror which stays in position and does not interfere with folding. Just have to be a bit careful parking the folded bike not to bash the mirror. Never found it a problem. I carry an appropriate size allen key to tighten the mirror as vibration can slacken it and thereby makes it useless unless kept tight.
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
Don't bother with the mirror .... on a B all you can see in it is your dust ....
Kell
Veteran
- Location
- High Wycombe/London
I like bar ends. Always have done. And the one's I've got on my Brommie came off my 1994 Orange P7.
They're just standard 90's bar ends. But as I commute all through the winter, I slid some cheap foam grips over the top because my hands used to get really cold from the metal. And then when they split, I added some very fetching Duck Tape over the top...
Might not look the best, but they're really comfy and help to extend the riding position a fair bit.
However, on a cautionary note, I did buy an H6L because I knew I was going to put small risers bars on with bar ends and figured the extra ground clearance would help.
They're just standard 90's bar ends. But as I commute all through the winter, I slid some cheap foam grips over the top because my hands used to get really cold from the metal. And then when they split, I added some very fetching Duck Tape over the top...
Might not look the best, but they're really comfy and help to extend the riding position a fair bit.
However, on a cautionary note, I did buy an H6L because I knew I was going to put small risers bars on with bar ends and figured the extra ground clearance would help.
