Originally Posted by
canyoneagle
I tend to "cruise" on my barends - much like riding on the hoods of a road bike - when it is safe to do so (i.e. when I don't need quick access to the brakes). I like 'em.
You can set them so you can flick the brake levers with your thumbs. Obviously will not give you a full on emergency stop but good for most situations.
Also don't have them stuck vertically up, why people do this I'll never know, all you do is cut off the blood supply to your hands.