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I still see bar-ends all the time...on mountain bikes being used as commuters in the city, which I suspect is the majority of the "mountain bike" market, at lea
by ghostly_s 5y ago
I still see bar-ends all the time...on mountain bikes being used as commuters in the city, which I suspect is the majority of the "mountain bike" market, at least if you include 2nd-hand sales. They're still an obvious ergonomic upgrade for people who are just riding a mtb for the more upright posture or (...perceived) ability to handle poorly-maintained city streets.
- abfan1127 5y agoI used to want bar ends for my mtb. It was mostly related to fatigue in my lower back. it was only recently my hip angle was the cause. Instead of pivoting my hips for a more neutral back posture, I was hunching over. As soon as I adjusted my hips it felt so much better.
- 762236 5y agoI use drop bars on my commuter bike. The only advantages I can think of for flat bars are a safer hand-on-brake position, and more reliable shifters (drop-bar brifters have to route cables around tiny pulleys, causing the cables to fray too quickly). Drop bars are comfortable for all-day riding.