Originally Posted by qmsdc15

You rode a long way before making that change. It seems like it wasn't really a problem for you. I've been riding without bar ends for a couple of weeks now, I don't like it and my longest trip is 5 miles. I've read too many good things about the Ergons to not get some the next time I buy grips.

I notice you changed saddles a few times. Are you using the Brooks under a gel cover now?