Originally Posted by
JoeOxfordCT
I realize that barends aren't as popular as they used to be....and that for shorter, more technical rides folks can do without and not miss them...but...I'm a big fan of the Great Divide/Tour Divide race(s) and almost everyone doing that runs barends.....aero bars too are not uncommon. Yes, it's a different type of off road riding but.......
I think it has more to do with alternative hand positions than anything. keeping your hands at the same contact point the whole 2600 miles would be too much