I don't think I'll bother with them. Besides I have to shift gears with my thumb constantly, especially the right hand. It seems to me I also get a better grip with my thumbs where they already are.

 

With the new electronic driivetrains coming out they will eventually be shifting for us keeping us at our pre-determined cadence. Our thumbs will be totally free and looking for something to do!

 

I'm not sure I see the point. And the last knuckle on my index finger hurts just looking at it

 

What about these: https://www.sq-lab.com/en/innerbarends-411-comfort-aero-inside.html

 

Not something I want on my bikes but I can see how these would be useful on long logging road climbs.

 

If that woman in the photo would have bought the right size bars for her body she wouldn't need inner bar ends. Her hands would be in the right place at the start.

 

I'm going to guess that the SQlab woman has an SQlab bar on that bike. Their bars are 740mm width, which is the new narrow

 

"Togs make everything better"

 

So does a quality, hand crafted IPA.

 

My money is going towards IPA.

 

If you drink enough IPA's you may wake up to reality that you were online purchasing some TOGS the night before.

Full circle.

 

I'm waiting for THU.G.S. The Chinese knockoff version that sells for $5.

 

First proper ride out in a while without my TOGS and I missed them for the first 10 mins or so but then adapted and got on with it like I've been doing for the other 20+ years of riding mtb as often happens with this kind of thing! I can definitely recommend the TOGS if you feel like you're the type of rider that will benefit though, they're simple, they work well, don't cost the earth or weigh a lot either.

But look how clean my bars look without!

[emoji2]

 

Nice and clean, just did the opposite and installed mine last night along with the fattie Xl grips. Won't get a ride in until later today. Will see if I like the TOGs or not.

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I showed my husband the vid. He can see them being of use. Now I know what to give him as a stocking stuffer for x-mas. This is good new for me because since he has become older it's harder to know what to buy him .:thumbsup:

 

I'd definitely be happy receiving TOGS as a stocking stuffer! [emoji4][emoji1360]

 

Nothing wrong with a fine wine.

 

Are you hitting on her?! [emoji38]

 

I didnt realize they cluttered bars up....

 

Well they don't really but I was just saying it's nice to have a very clean bar setup. I removed a couple of other things too...

 

Had the first day out with the TOGs as an option for hand placement. I have to say, I liked having them. Hand numbness wasn't an issue, like it is when I normally take the same ride.

Nothing magical, just a nice secure feel when using an alternative hand position.

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I like a nice clean cockpit. Just my brakes, front and rear shifters, front and rear lockout remotes, dropper lever, bell, light, GPS, bar ends, and now TOGS:thumbsup:

 

I like a nice clean cockpit. Just my brakes, front and rear shifters, front and rear lockout remotes, dropper lever, bell, light, GPS, bar ends, and now TOGS[emoji106]

Sounds like a real cockpit.

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Do these go inside or outside of my gripshifters?

 

Inside, not sure how well they would work with gripshifters though.

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I climb with my thumbs on top of the bars on my single speeds and would like a little more security, so would seem to be a perfect potential customer.
But...
When I'm climbing, my hands are as wide as possible and I'm not moving my hands in narrower, for anyone.

I'll probably get a pair to have a go with anyway though because carbon...

 

Shortened the Chunkies down to 105mm.

Standing climbing, my thumbs are wrapped around the back of the grip, resting on the TOG bolt bit which surprised me.
Everywhere else, I'm using the TOG's as per spec.

As some random weirdo said above, it feels weird riding without them now.

 

The only time I've ever bounced a thumb-overed hand off the bars is on my flat barred road bike when I've been daydreaming and hit a hole. Scary. On long road rides it's easier for my mind at least to wander. I could see them being useful in that sort of a situation for security. On an mtb, I can't see I'd need them. Except as a conversation piece.

"What are those?"

"Oh, that's where I hang my trail donuts. They're rocket fuel dude"

 

This thread would have been much more interesting with a poll attached to it.

No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
No

Get my drift?

 

Well I've given it a couple of weeks and I reckon I'll be putting the TOGS back on my main ride, I do miss the way I'm able to lock myself into the climbs using them if that makes sense. I won't be putting them back on my Habit though as it has Carbon bars and I noticed ever so slight scoring of the lacquer when I removed them. No such marks on my Ti Thomson Bars that live on my main bike though.

 

I thought about these little horny nubs during my last ride and came to the conclusion that I don't need them and I don't even need to try them to find out why.

Here's why:

- I like my hands wide on the bars while climbing and not in where my thumbs would need to be to latch on to them.

- My control is just fine with my thumbs resting on top of my grips, even on tight and steep switchbacks. If a climb is technical I will grip my bars normally.

- My KS dropper lever is my left grip clamp and there isn't room for the toggle switch horn thingy. Dropper is more important by far.


Disclaimer - My opinion means nothing to anyone but me, just ask my wife.

 

I thought about these little horny nubs during my last ride and came to the conclusion that I don't need them and I don't even need to try them to find out why.

Here's why:

- I like my hands wide on the bars while climbing and not in where my thumbs would need to be to latch on to them.

- My control is just fine with my thumbs resting on top of my grips, even on tight and steep switchbacks. If a climb is technical I will grip my bars normally.

- My KS dropper lever is my left grip clamp and there isn't room for the toggle switch horn thingy. Dropper is more important by far.

Disclaimer - My opinion means nothing to anyone but me, just ask my wife.

If it it's any consolation your opinion means everything to me.

I agree with all you said and I'm thinking for me it's just a piece of art cluttering up the bars. Not needed and most likely never used if I had them.

 

The ultimate long distance climbing rig would have TOGS on the inner edge of the grips, and BAR ENDS on the outer edge. This would provide a variety of positions to keep your arms, wrists, and hands from becoming fatigued.

Anyone out there sporting this combo???

 

The ultimate long distance climbing rig would have TOGS on the inner edge of the grips, and BAR ENDS on the outer edge. This would provide a variety of positions to keep your arms, wrists, and hands from becoming fatigued.

Anyone out there sporting this combo???

That's why God [Jones] invented the H-Bar.

 

http://forums.mtbr.com/general-discussion/togs-1030637.html#post12965225

 

Togs

 

this tog is P.O.S. there are many useless accessories in bike industry

 

which would you rather have TOGS or an Awesome Strap?

I'll take TOGS

(did i just troll Picard?)