[thecyclops]

Well I was advised that bar ends,in the name of changing hand positions,could help me with my numb hands on my long rides,and help with hill climbs if Im so inclined(Get it?Hills?Inclined??? I KILL ME!!!) Anywho,any opinions on this? Do any of you guys use bar ends for commuting on a hybrid or straight bar road bike? And does it indeed help on the hills?
I orederd mine from ...cough...cough...Nashbar..cough...

[LarryM]

I have bar ends on both a Giant Cypress Hybrid, and a Surly LHT with flat bars. I ride 50 to 70 mile trips fairly regularly, and the bar ends make riding much more comfortable, regardless of whether it's on the flats, on a hill, or into a headwind.

[thecyclops]

Originally Posted by LarryM

I have bar ends on both a Giant Cypress Hybrid, and a Surly LHT with flat bars. I ride 50 to 70 mile trips fairly regularly, and the bar ends make riding much more comfortable, regardless of whether it's on the flats, on a hill, or into a headwind.

Kool thats nice to know,Im definatly looking forward to trying them out.I get "crap"from a friend all the time because I ride a hybrid commuter,and he is strictly a road bike rider,he tells me all the time that my bike weighs too much with all that I have,that I dont need a rack,trunk bag,giant lock,etc.I Cant wait till he gets an eye full of my latest upgrade What can I say,just call me fred!!!

[wild]

Yes but you are getting a better workout pushng all that weight around. I have grips with a small bar end built in, I like them.

[photosbymark]

cyclops here is the answer for your roadie dogging you about weight. Hey your bike needs to lose weight too, it just needs to come off the engine.

In my case its true. I thought about "Weight weenies ride road bikes" bumper sticker. Fred's like me don't care about those things.

[Poolie]

My hybrid came with bar ends and they're great. I use them practically every ride.

[thecyclops]

Originally Posted by photosbymark

cyclops here is the answer for your roadie dogging you about weight. Hey your bike needs to lose weight too, it just needs to come off the engine.

In my case its true. I thought about "Weight weenies ride road bikes" bumper sticker. Fred's like me don't care about those things.

LOL!!! Thats pretty funny man,Im gonna tell him that for sure

[thecyclops]

Originally Posted by wild

Yes but you are getting a better workout pushng all that weight around. I have grips with a small bar end built in, I like them.

You know,thats kinda what I was thinking too,I mean its an aluminum frame 2010 JAMIS Allegro1,so its not that heavy to start with.When you add that stuff I guess it does add a little weight bit Im kool with it.

[rawhite1969]

I've used them on the ends of the flatbar, and now have them in the middle (think aero bar position). They have benefits either way depending on the type of ride.

[photosbymark]

There is weight and then there is weight. It's one thing to have a very heavy vintage bike and add weight to that. A few ounces here and there can add up, and if you are competing its a big deal. Situation makes a difference too. Would you carry a Park tool set with you on a 5 mile fun ride near the house?? Probably not. On a 50 mile weekend ride? Still just an unlikely or maybe. On a 500 mile tour? In my case probably.

I don't really notice that much difference when I add my camera gear to the bike. My camera gear isn't typical. Instead of 24 ounces or so, its closer to 24 lbs. I can't honestly say that you would get a better work out, but if it serves a function or makes you more comfortable, that alone would be justification and worth the weight to go ahead and add it.