Bar End for Cycle Paths

[The doomed]

Keep finding myself wanting to change hand position when im out and about on the cycle paths on my hybrid. Take it simple bar ends would do the job?

Anything in particular to look out for when buying them?

 

[Radius]

I recently had the same thought and got some. Mine are Spesh A1 "Dirt Rodz" (ignore the name ), and have a slight curve at the end. They seem fine, easy to fit, sturdy, and didn't cost too much. Would be worth wearing gloves though if you don't already because they don't have any grip (not that many others do), and they get VERY COLD in cold weather.

I was also looking at these, but found they only really offer one fixed other hand position, whereas the standard rods are a bit more flexible.

 

[DJ]

I found I was getting numb fingers from keeping my hands in the same position all the time so (as I ride on the road) changed to drop bars, much better can keep shifting my position, so am much more comfortable, perhaps a tourer with drops would be better for you.

Is it a commute you are doing.?

 

[byegad]

I bought some mini ones and childs handle bar grips to fit on them. No cold metal to hold.

 

[Danny]

The real solution of course is to go for drop handlebars. The offer a much wider range of positions than straight handlebars.

Also, do you use padded cycle mits? They will definitely make your ride more comfortable, even with straight handlebars.

 

[longers]

I bought a pair of these back in May and have found them to be excellent.

They have loads of grip as they are rubber coated, this makes them good in the cold and wet too.

Because of the shape I find them really comfy and I spend a lot of time on them.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I've decided to try this solution instead ie Trekking Bars and Kork Tape

Weather has been crap today so no chance to test out but just sitting on bike the bars felt good.

 

[jimboalee]

Remember when you're using bar ends, your fingers are further from the brake levers.
Apparently, according to a story I will tell, it is easy to forget this fact. A commuter who tried the Grand Union Canal tow path one evening, was seen by myself after the incident drying himself at the Shell filling station in Hatton!!!!

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Oh I would so love to have seen that.

Remember when you're using bar ends, your fingers are further from the brake levers.
Apparently, according to a story I will tell, it is easy to forget this fact. A commuter who tried the Grand Union Canal tow path one evening, was seen by myself after the incident drying himself at the Shell filling station in Hatton!!!!

 

[jay clock]

I have those ergo ones too- excellent as they fit the heel of the hand really well

 

[DJ]

Remember when you're using bar ends, your fingers are further from the brake levers.
Apparently, according to a story I will tell, it is easy to forget this fact. A commuter who tried the Grand Union Canal tow path one evening, was seen by myself after the incident drying himself at the Shell filling station in Hatton!!!!

Did his bike go in as well? if so diid he get it back?

 

[Radius]

Just as an aside to my previous post, in response the the comments about drop bars, I was going to go drops first, but a) Thought it would look awful on my front sus. hybrid, and would've had to have bought new shifters etc., which would have been a lot more expensive that just adding bar ends.
On the other hand, I am now looking for a road bike , so you see where it leads you

 

[Sittingduck]

Is it easy to fit drops to a hybrid then? Might be an interesting option I think. Obviously new brake levers & Shifters would be required but as long as you get compatible kit, is it pretty straight forward to convert?

Sorry for jacking your post The Doomed

 

[jimboalee]

The canal is only 4 feet deep. The bike was still dripping.

 

[Radius]

Is it easy to fit drops to a hybrid then? Might be an interesting option I think. Obviously new brake levers & Shifters would be required but as long as you get compatible kit, is it pretty straight forward to convert?

Sorry for jacking your post The Doomed

Well, from what I could understand when I was researching it, no, but you'd have to buy quite a lot of stuff and even then it wouldn't be ideal, and could end up being quite expensive, and probably worth just buying a road bike...