As I mentioned on this forum before, I recently went clipless. The pedals are Shimano M324 - the hybrid pedals - and the shoes are Shimano MT22. Like the clipless feeling - but this change seems to have made my bike smaller. I've pushed up the saddle quite a bit as compared to the earlier position, but it still feels a little small. I was wondering if bar ends would help - I need another hand position anyway on longer rides. Did anyone else feel the bike shrink after going clipless?
So now I'm asking for comments/opinions on a variety of options (since I really can't try them all):
1. Origin 8 drop bar ends:
http://www.amazon.com/Origin-Bicycle...I3V7U1YI90BP4C
Can perhaps mimic hoods here - but the drops would probably feel really, really weird - at least, thats what I think.
2. L shaped bar ends
http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-Pu...I3U77K1YJ6IZRN
3. Straight bar ends
http://www.amazon.com/ONZA-Alloy-Bic...I3AP4G7821J88P
4. Long curved bar ends
http://www.amazon.com/Profile-Design...=IR3DHWRAGTSPO
5. And on the higher end - Ergon GC3
http://www.amazon.com/Ergon-Bicycle-...ords=ergon+gp5
I can also consider changing the bar:
6. Origin 8 tour handlebar
http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Advent...I3MBQUIMSCQFCW
7. Trekking bar
http://www.amazon.com/XLC-Multi-Func...I10FQ66GDG3TF6
Would probably need to mount this backwards, otherwise I think I'll be way too upright.
I know that these are a lot of options - but these pretty much cover all the options I could think of (within a reasonable price range). Looking to the BF collective experience for comments, pros and cons.
Personally I really like the look of the Origin 8 touring handlebar - not sure how well I'd be able to mount controls though - and I guess I'd need to use bar tape.
Thanks!
Edited to add:
Forgot to mention - I have a Specialized Sirrus with a flat bar.