bar ends
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I love them on my Rapid 4- I literally live on them for climbing/ flat roads/ good visibility descents (as you cant control the brakes). I feel lost when I get on my pub bike which hasn't got them. Highly recommend them.
Can't help on attaching though, mine came with them.
Can't help on attaching though, mine came with them.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I'm a relatively recent convert to bar ends and wish I'd bought some years ago. They have made a a big difference for me, not just with climbing but on those fast flat sections where you can stretch out a bit, similar to riding on the hoods of a racing bike.
If I was to replace my current ones I think these are the ones I'd get.
Assuming that you have standard size bars, they will just clamp on. Depending on what grips you currently have, it might be necessary to cut the ends off to allow the bar ends to fit (or change to grips designed for bar ends - example) and you might have to adjust the position of the brake levers/gear shifters inboard slightly.
If I was to replace my current ones I think these are the ones I'd get.
Assuming that you have standard size bars, they will just clamp on. Depending on what grips you currently have, it might be necessary to cut the ends off to allow the bar ends to fit (or change to grips designed for bar ends - example) and you might have to adjust the position of the brake levers/gear shifters inboard slightly.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
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- Land of Lincoln
I like them very much on my flat bar tourer. More control and hand positions, as well as leverage. Also extends me out a bit more, as my flat bar tourer is an old hybrid converted for the purpose, and the frame is a bit small for compactness. Easier to travel with.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
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- Gone over the hill and far away
I use these, very comfortable, but not cheap
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cane-creek-ergo-grip-ii-bar-end/
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cane-creek-ergo-grip-ii-bar-end/
I have Tree Hooks on my Town & Tesco bike, but not on my two MTB's as I find that they are dodgy when riding through woodland trails. They do help with climbing though as you can get more leverage.
Mine just clamp on with a few turns of an Allen Key.
Mine just clamp on with a few turns of an Allen Key.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Never had bar ends myself (I ride drop bar) but FWIW I can't see that they wouldn't be a benefit
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User6179
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I used bar ends on my sirrus but changed to the cane creeks as I was going through a lot of gloves as they catch on the bottom of the bar ends.
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Be that way then
Chris Norton
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Boston, Lincs
Have a look at some ergon grips. I have the gp2, very comfortable and give lots of different hand positions on my Trek hybrid.
For a longer length I'd go for the gp5. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ergon-gp5-series-rohloff-nexus/rp-prod35359
For a longer length I'd go for the gp5. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ergon-gp5-series-rohloff-nexus/rp-prod35359
Gravity Aided
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- Land of Lincoln
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Cyclopathic
Veteran
- Location
- Leicester.
As they are a relatively inexpensive addition to your bike the best thing to do would be to try them out. It's the only way you can be really sure whether or not they are for you. I've tried them and they do provide a change of position that can be a relief for a while bit I haven't found them to be a must have.
