Which bar ends for touring?

jam05 · Post by **jam05** » 29 Mar 2007, 9:46pm

Can anyone recommend a decent pair of bar ends for my Thorn Nomad touring bike? I'm looking for bar ends that are fairly long and have a good curve on them so that I can stretch out on the long journeys. My current handlebars are straight and I'd like to have more comfort.
Please help if you can!

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 30 Mar 2007, 3:36am

Have you tried Bike plus and looked at the Pro Trekking Tour Bars on there. I got some and there are really good for touring.
http://www.bikeplus.co.uk/

Post by Si » 30 Mar 2007, 10:37am

I have USE(?) 'L' shaped ones - I find these by far the best as they offer an extra hand position over straight or curved ones and also allow a more aero position should you need it (riding into head winds, etc).

georgew · Post by **georgew** » 31 Mar 2007, 3:55pm

Here's how I did my Raven and found it very comfortable.

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b332/ ... CT0177.jpg

jam05 · Post by **jam05** » 31 Mar 2007, 5:52pm

Thanks for the advice - I have bought a pair of L- Shaped bars from Titec and think I will wrap a fair bit of handlebar tape around them to get really comfy. Thanks for the photo - an inspiration!

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Which bar ends for touring?

Which bar ends for touring?

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