Handlebar Ends or Extensions
 

Hi,

I am not sure if I am using the right terminology here but I am interested in handlebar ends/extensions. These allow for more upright or aerodynamic riding and let you change hand position. Is there an advantage to these, particularly if you want to ride for a longer period? I came across this: http://www.amazon.com/Origin8-Pro-Pu...1818918&sr=8-6

Is that what I should be looking for?

Thanks!

Have them on the trailway son rides now, easy to adjust and gives alternate hand positions. They really helped me on longer rides as do the ergon GC2's I have on new bike. Had to modify the grips to get the Origin 8's on the bars but it was easy to do finding the right position might take a few tries. Can take pictures if you want.

mac4095 Thanks for the info. Those Ergon grips look nice!

My local shops don't stock all of the sizes for Ergons. Does anyone know of a site that gives a fitting/measure guide for selecting the proper size?

Absolutely, without a doubt, there IS an advantage to having Bar-Ends on a flat bar bike such as a hybrid or mountain bike!

1. Climbing tough hills out of the saddle is made much easier w/ bar-ends than without them. Bar-ends allow for more leverage.
2. They do give you more options for hand positions (can also help to relieve fatigue in arms, shoulders, wrists, back), especially if you use the kind that I use (Bontrager) that have a distinct bend/angle to them.
3. They can have you more aerodynamic by stretching you out more, if need be (good for long flat sections of trail/road, or for riding into a headwind).
Hope this is helpful. Be safe!

I also have the Bontrager bar ends on my 7.5 FX, and absolutely love them, I move my hands around a lot so I don't get sore like I used to. Only took a couple of times to get them adjusted just right.