Need Bar End Recommendation
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Need Bar End Recommendation
I have a 2009 GF Zebrano and would like a different option for my bar ends. They are currently stock, but I'm considering either these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Grips-Sm...rd_add_1_dp_T2
These:
https://www.amazon.com/Cane-Creek-Erg...=1B3VRQSC98FCL
Or these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Race-Bic...=1B3VRQSC98FCL
Curious if anyone has firsthand experience with any of these. Thanks.
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Grips-Sm...rd_add_1_dp_T2
These:
https://www.amazon.com/Cane-Creek-Erg...=1B3VRQSC98FCL
Or these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Race-Bic...=1B3VRQSC98FCL
Curious if anyone has firsthand experience with any of these. Thanks.
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I have Ergon GC2, which are very similar to the GR2 in your first link. Very comfortable and well made.
The GR2 you linked, by the way, is for grip shifters. (Notice the short length of the grip). The Zebrano has trigger shifters.
I momentarily considered the Cane Creek but decided against them.
The GR2 you linked, by the way, is for grip shifters. (Notice the short length of the grip). The Zebrano has trigger shifters.
I momentarily considered the Cane Creek but decided against them.
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Those GC3's look amazing but their price is quite amazing too 8)
Has anyone had experience in using the ergon grips on rough terrain like forestpaths or rocky hills?
They seem not to offer more than one possible angle to hold them, which appears to me to be unhandy for rougher biking ... but that might just be an idea stuck in my mind.
Has anyone had experience in using the ergon grips on rough terrain like forestpaths or rocky hills?
They seem not to offer more than one possible angle to hold them, which appears to me to be unhandy for rougher biking ... but that might just be an idea stuck in my mind.
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I like the ergon GR2 they look like there not to long and a good shape, sitting down generally you ride resting your palm's at the end of the handle bar grip's and hook your finger's around the bar end's.
When you stand to sprint you grab the whole bar end in your fist.
Well that's how I do it anyway the GR2's look just right that's my 2cents worth. (last bit may be aussie only expression dunno, aussie word, going now.)
When you stand to sprint you grab the whole bar end in your fist.
Well that's how I do it anyway the GR2's look just right that's my 2cents worth. (last bit may be aussie only expression dunno, aussie word, going now.)
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I have Ergon GC2, which are very similar to the GR2 in your first link. Very comfortable and well made.
The GR2 you linked, by the way, is for grip shifters. (Notice the short length of the grip). The Zebrano has trigger shifters.
I momentarily considered the Cane Creek but decided against them.
The GR2 you linked, by the way, is for grip shifters. (Notice the short length of the grip). The Zebrano has trigger shifters.
I momentarily considered the Cane Creek but decided against them.
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I had the cane creek ends. They are really comfy, they just didn't allow me to get stretched out. So I recently got ergons gc3s and I couldn't be happier. I haven't used them on rough trails only on the road but I love them!
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I have a set each of the GC2s, GC3s, and also a pair of GP1s mounted on trekking bars. I found the GC2's bar ends a little short for my tastes, but they are still very comfortable. I use them on an old rigid MTB that I've converted into a family cruiser. One advantage of the GC2 is that they will accept bar-end mirrors, where the GR2 and GC3 will not. The GP1s give all the comfort of the other Ergon grips, and when combined with my trekking bars they are just awesome.
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I have Profile Design Boxer bar ends and they work great. I do use them mostly when out of the saddle going up hills, but sometimes its nice to just get your hands in a different position on the flat. I also have Profile Design Jammer GT aerobars which also get much use puttin' it to it on the flats and down hills.
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[QUOTE=Sportster2009;12308832]Here are a couple of pics of the Ergon GC3's on my bike. I love them.
G'day mate your bike's coming along great those sportsters are to underated, the veiw behind the bar's bring's back memories.
I'll have to swap all my part's back oneday just so I can have a change.
G'day mate your bike's coming along great those sportsters are to underated, the veiw behind the bar's bring's back memories.
I'll have to swap all my part's back oneday just so I can have a change.
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Thanks jbc. I am growing more and more fond of this bike everyday. I am still torn about changing out the fork. I will not be able to do it for at least a few months anyway so I have time to decide. Take care.
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I like the old GP-1 Ergons the best. They allow you to put whatever bend/length you want.
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I like the Cane Creek bar ends myself. They fit nicely in the hand and put your grip right on the center end of the bar. Just a nice, natural fit that is cushiony.
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Good feedback - next question on these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Comfort-...9467377&sr=1-2
What exactly is "Gripshift Length"?
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Comfort-...9467377&sr=1-2
What exactly is "Gripshift Length"?
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Good feedback - next question on these:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Comfort-...9467377&sr=1-2
What exactly is "Gripshift Length"?
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Comfort-...9467377&sr=1-2
What exactly is "Gripshift Length"?
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OK so I`ve been driving with a pair of those Ergon GC3`s for about a year now. Hands down the most comfortable grips I have.
Expensive? Maybe not. Thats a combination grip / barend and as a comparison - my next most comfortable grips are Velo Lock-ons which are about $20. Now add a decent barend and maybe the Ergon doesn`t look all that expensive any more. Those Ergon GC3`s actually have carbon fibre reinforced barends.
My only real gripe with them is that bar end mount mirrors are out of the question.
Expensive? Maybe not. Thats a combination grip / barend and as a comparison - my next most comfortable grips are Velo Lock-ons which are about $20. Now add a decent barend and maybe the Ergon doesn`t look all that expensive any more. Those Ergon GC3`s actually have carbon fibre reinforced barends.
My only real gripe with them is that bar end mount mirrors are out of the question.
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OK - next question:
The right grip tends to slip / roll on the handlebar, despite being installed and tightened the same way as the left was.
Any ideas why I'm seeing different behavior with the two grips. The left seems rock solid.....
The right grip tends to slip / roll on the handlebar, despite being installed and tightened the same way as the left was.
Any ideas why I'm seeing different behavior with the two grips. The left seems rock solid.....
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The grip and bar-end interlock and that needs to be done before the bolt is tightened. Otherwise you`re only locking down the bar-end.
Take them both off and check that they do snap together well and thenre-install.
Take them both off and check that they do snap together well and thenre-install.
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As Burton said above, but also make sure they are pushed in all the way to the end of the bar before tightening. The instructions provide the measurements. Measure out the distance and put a piece of tape on the bar where they should be when they're on all the way. There's no way anything will be loose if installed correctly.
Also, use a torque wrench. You will over-torque the bolt, and you will eventually snap the head of the bolt off. And you will love them so much you'll buy another set to replace the ones you ruined. Ask me how I know.
Also, use a torque wrench. You will over-torque the bolt, and you will eventually snap the head of the bolt off. And you will love them so much you'll buy another set to replace the ones you ruined. Ask me how I know.
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I've attempted the problematic bar end install 3x with the same issue. I am also noticing that I don't hear the documented "click" between the end and grip. While they don't look defective, I think I'll swap them out just to be sure.