[Philo Beddoe]

From the FAQ ;
"But why use wider bars, particularly for single speeding?

Simply put, "Wider is better."

It comes down to the principle of leverage. Since the (seated) "drop-into-the-granny-and-spin-away" approach isn't an option for single speeders, the tendency is to stand & rock your way up big climbs....................


Why not use bar ends then if it is all about leverage. They seem to make great sense for single speeding. I guess they are just not cool anymore. They will come back into vogue again sometime in the future though. Always seems to work that way.

 

[riderx]

Some people still use them, I've seen plenty around. In the past I used them, but when wider bars became available I found I didn't need them. Run what works for you though.

 

[dodjy]

Some people still use them, I've seen plenty around. In the past I used them, but when wider bars became available I found I didn't need them. Run what works for you though.

Ditto.

dd..''

 

[GlowBoy]

Bar ends for another reason

I use bar ends because they put my hands in a comfortable position for climbing. Hands on the bars is great for braking, but it hurts my wrists when climbing.