I like bar ends - I even put drop style bar ends on the smaller red frame. I figured it wasn't too new after looking into it for a while - oh well, it's still newer than that old red one! :-) I think you're right about the size, thanks. gave it the once over and after an hour or so cleaning and lubing everything works fine except the rear derailer doesn't want to stay in the big rings - not sure id maybe there is a prpblem with the rearAlivio shifter rapidfire style combo unit