General Cycling Discussion - Bar end installation

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johndoe
09-08-02, 04:23 PM
I ordered some bar ends.

Can i install the bar ends over my grip.
Or do i have to take off the grip and install on the handle bar.

Oh by the way i am getting the Titec Shorty bar end:)

Jean Beetham Smith
09-08-02, 04:35 PM
Usually barends are mounted directly onto the handlebar so they don't slip. Some grips may have to be shortened to do this.
johndoe
09-08-02, 04:37 PM
Originally posted by Jean Beetham Smith
Usually barends are mounted directly onto the handlebar so they don't slip. Some grips may have to be shortened to do this.

Oh i see, so i would have to cut the grips to fit the bar end.

Aren't there any special grips that are pre-cut to use with the bar-ends?

John E
09-08-02, 05:57 PM
I simply cut off the ends of my Ritchey grips and attached the bar-ends. The entire operation took about 15 minutes.
dirtbikedude
09-08-02, 06:56 PM
You can cut the grips or if your h-bar is wide enough you can just slide the grips farther in but you will also have to move your shifters and brake levers.
Slainte:beer:
Bikes-N-Drums
09-09-02, 04:14 AM
On mine, I've simply rolled back the grips as if they were a pant leg. You don't necessarily have to cut them down.