Side grip thingys for handlebars?

BreadBoard · 18-10-2006 03:00AM #1

What do you call the hand grips on the side of the handlebars?

I need to get them for my mountain bike as my hands hurt after a while.

Edit;

I see they're called "BAR ENDS", any ideas how much a pair would cost?

BeardyGit · 18-10-2006 07:43AM

BreadBoard wrote:

I see they're called "BAR ENDS", any ideas how much a pair would cost?

€10 - 230 depending on the model

milod · 18-10-2006 09:46AM

I got a pair for 20 yoyos but tbh, I wouldn't bother - you can't brake while using them and they're not actually that comfortable.

blorg · 18-10-2006 10:39PM

Don't listen to milod, I couldn't live without them when I had straight bars! They are perfect for your situation of your hands getting sore after a while as they will give you another few hand positions (principally bottom and top of the bars.)

They are also invaluable for climbing.

BreadBoard · 18-10-2006 10:43PM

Thanks guys, going to go to my local cycle store tomorrow to pick up a cheap pair.

Civilian_Target · 19-10-2006 03:49PM

I have them - but all I ever use them for is steep hills when I can just grip them with my fists for moral support

Raam · 20-10-2006 08:53AM

just make sure not to walk into them while your bike is sitting in your hallway and you are trying to get by. It hurts, or so some guy once told me

rubadub · 20-10-2006 09:13AM

King Raam wrote:

It hurts, or so some guy once told me

I know that guy, doesnt he go by the name Sarah now?;)

milod · 20-10-2006 11:18AM

They're also dead handy for catching poles close to the edge of the pavement when you're squeezing between cars and the kerb...

BreadBoard · 20-10-2006 11:23AM

milod wrote:

They're also dead handy for catching poles close to the edge of the pavement when you're squeezing between cars and the kerb...

Cool

Side grip thingys for handlebars?

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