Trick!These bar ends can work standalone on any MTB, but can also function asThe outer clamp for bikes equipped withThe ODI Lock-On grip system.The bar end replacesThe outer grip clamp. Ergonomic shape with generous rubber grip 168 g / pair 119mm long Aluminum construction with rubber grip surface
Submitted by
barnhorse
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Cruces, NM USA
Date Reviewed: January 5, 2011
Strengths: I have always used bar ends. These are the best I have had. Better than aluminum. Better grip and comfort. And they don't scratch the car when they hit it.
Bike Setup: Steel Custom 7. XTR, Hand built King/Bontrager wheels, Monkey lite bars.
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funnytanlines
a Cross Country Rider
from Philippines
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2009
Strengths: ergonomics, leverage
Weaknesses: weight, if you're obsessive about.
Bottom Line:
i've wanted these for years but they were hard to find where i live. when a pair finally emerged, i was torn between these and ergon grips, and had to come to terms with the price and weight of either system. chose these though and have no regrets. they add great comfort and leverage while climbing, without taking off too much width from my flatbar. great for long rides as well. i'm a bit worried about how long the rubber will last though.
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Doors0311
a Cross Country Rider
from Sonoma Co.
Date Reviewed: March 29, 2009
Strengths: Comfortable shape and excellent grip in all weather conditions
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a comfortable bar end in a smaller package these are for you. I also like the grip integration. It makes for a solid unit that has never sliped during climbs.
Bike Setup: GT Ava.1997 Shimano XT King Headset and hubs. Thompson stem and post
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pete
a Cross Country Rider
from Durham, England
Date Reviewed: March 17, 2009
Strengths: fantastic fit to hand, comfortable and stable. provide perfect hand position for trail riding, without getting fatigue in wrists and still look cool.Expensive but very high quality, this is an engineered product.
Weaknesses: none so far
Bottom Line:
I have been trying a lot of differnt gear to achieve a ergonomic fit and the set up using the Ergo 11 bar ends has achieved this.
Bike Setup: stem 90mm x 10 deg, Easton riser EA50 cut short by one inch per side and Ergo 11 bar ends grips
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Submitted by
Donnie Anderson
a Weekend Warrior
from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada
Date Reviewed: June 11, 2007
Strengths: Light, good grip (no need to buy seperate grip), act as end caps and grip locks, small, look good, comfortable.
Weaknesses: Price
Bottom Line:
Very nice. The ends themseves are made of rubber so you don't need to buy a seperate grip or worry about grips sliding around and ripping. Because they are all rubber, they are very cushy, not hard and fatiguing like a metal bar end.
They go on the end of the handlebars so they act like a cap and also like grip locks so nothing can slide off.
They are very small yet ergonomically shaped. They seem to fit perfectly in your hands. They are very , very, very comfy.
They are very pricey compared to cheaper regular bar ends, but if your riding a $1000+ bike, what's $50 or so to add extreme comfort.
I recommend these to all riders looking for bar ends. Don't settle for whatever is on your local bike shop shelf.
4 flamming peppers in value cause of the higher price, but overall 5 since nothing compares. At $50 it's not like your paying $150 for them, like some carbon bottle cages you can buy. That's just out of this world nuts. I'll stick to my $10 plastic cateye cages. Any color to match your bike, plastic so its flexible to fit your bottle, and scratch proof.
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Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Hammond, OR, USA
Date Reviewed: March 5, 2006
Strengths: (I have Ergo Control 2) Improved handling, easy installation, very comfortable to use
Weaknesses: They make my wide handlebar a little wider
Bottom Line:
I finally gave up on being "cool" and ordered these barends. I've been looking at them forever and the only thing I regret is not buying them sooner. And, they don't really look that goofy . . . :-)
Strengths: Nicest barends since the Syncros Steerhorns.
Weaknesses: Sort of pricey. Apparently the free market is not working to lower the price of this product through competition.
Bottom Line:
Despite the ridiculous number of bar ends that clamp to the bar and stick way out front (which aren't too popular any more), darn near no one has figured out that bar ends that allow your palms to sit right on the ends of the handlebar are way more comfortable. Seems pretty obvious to me, but the only people to figure this out are Syncros (the 'steerhorns' barends from the late '80s), Singletrack Solutions (neat little cheap plastic barends that weight nothing and work pretty well, all you need), and Cane Creek. The Syncros Steerhorns are so antique that you don't even see them on eBay (mine got so old that I actually wore through the aluminum tubing in the palm area), leaving Cane Creek pretty much the only people making this totally obvious product. They're sort of pricey ($35 compared to like $8 for the 'singletrack solutions'), but have a nice plush rubber coating and (another no-brainer) serve as the outer lockring for lock-on grips. Cane Creek must make a ton of dough on these things -- why hasn't Nashbar come out with a molded plastic knockoff yet?
Strengths: Great grip and MUCH better control while I'm climbing.
Weaknesses: None that I have noticed
Bottom Line:
Great item, I am very happy with them. Great for resting my hands while I'm cruising, and awesome for pulling the bike back and forth when I am sprinting or climbing. They are just another reason for you to get some ODI lock on grips if you don't have them already.
Strengths: Great fit with grip shifts, gives leverage for hops, climbing, etc, very well made.
Weaknesses: Weight
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I am new to grip shifting and was having trouble when hopping over obstacles. The trouble was than when I tilted bike forward dang thing was shifting. With these bad boys not only am I not shifting but am able to get more leverage. I use these all the time now. They are not just cool looking decorations.
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Bob
a Weekend Warrior
from Lawrenceville
Date Reviewed: December 23, 2004
Strengths: Fits my hands great.. center mount on the bars keeps you balanced.. great while stand-up pedaling for bar control.
Weaknesses: Little heavier than other brands.. just cut out the super-size during lunch to compensate !
Bottom Line:
Easy to install and for longer rides over 20 miles, they're nice to rest on for different hand positions. More efficient clmbing of course.. I have them on both my bikes.
Submitted by
Tony
a Cross Country Rider
from Earth
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2004
Strengths: Full rubber coverage so no slipping
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
A bar end is a bar end is a bar end, right? Wrong. What sets the Canes apart is that your weight is distributed in the center line of the handlebar, creating more leverage and more importantly, leverage. It's a simple engineering design which took about a million years in the bike industry to figure out. All the others have your hands extended in front of the handlebar which counteracts all the advantages of the Canes. Bit expensive for a bar end though...
Similar Products Used: really really cheap steel bar end on Sportmarts' bike
Bike Setup: GT Zaskar, XT, Magura, Chris King, FSA, Profile Design, Thomson.
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Submitted by
mark e
a Cross Country Rider
from va.
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004
Strengths: price,comfort,ease of install and adjust,grip,looks
Weaknesses: ?
Bottom Line:
I read where these are good for changing hand positions on long rides while keeping a good grip.they are very grippy and I use them about 50/50 now because I can still shift my GS and maintain the comfort of the hands being to the side and not forward.I can do light braking this way too but not full stop braking yet.I get a lot of stares on the trails and to the trails due to their unique shape and position on the bars.this has been the best upgrade on my bike in a while.it has made riding when my hands and wrists are tired from work much more enjoyable.they grip when wet ,with or without gloves and just perform up to their reputation.these are worth the price paid and more
