Tubeless Posted February 4, 2011 Share Does everybody use them these days? Do they really add benefit to your riding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mix Posted February 4, 2011 Share i have them (on risebars aswell) and i must say i use them all the time! especially after a long ride on really bumpy terrain. i find them extremly comfortable for climbing aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted February 4, 2011 Share The also add another position for your hands, giving ways to relieve the pressure point on your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belhammel Posted February 4, 2011 Share They do make a big difference. Just changing your hands on really long rides gives a bit of relief. Also helps on climbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowbee Posted February 4, 2011 Share they are very important ....... what else is that lone tree branch going to grab onto and get a closer look, causing me to dismount into the section of track that is treeless? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koukie Posted February 4, 2011 Share I have them on flat bars... and cant ride without them, especially on extreme steep climbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belhammel Posted February 4, 2011 Share They do make a big difference. Just changing your hands on really long rides gives a bit of relief. Also helps on climbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariusL Posted February 4, 2011 Share Does everybody use them these days? Do they really add benefit to your riding? to answer your questions... yes and yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGuy Posted February 4, 2011 Share A change (of handposition) is as good as a holiday. OK admittedly, I got a pair of Ergon grips with integrated bar-ends as a bday present and they are awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mix Posted February 4, 2011 Share they are very important ....... what else is that lone tree branch going to grab onto and get a closer look, causing me to dismount into the section of track that is treeless? i connected a section of fencing, yes my bike did stop dead and no i did not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskers_81 Posted February 4, 2011 Share The also add another position for your hands, giving ways to relieve the pressure point on your hands.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robmac Posted February 4, 2011 Share may only have them on riser bars though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sawdust Posted February 4, 2011 Share I only take mine off for XC races with many trees, otherwise I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pusher Posted February 4, 2011 Share i have them (on risebars aswell) and i must say i use them all the time! especially after a long ride on really bumpy terrain. i find them extremly comfortable for climbing aswell.+1 Who cares if you should or shouldn't have them on risebars! They work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenvn Posted February 4, 2011 Share They do ease the strain on your hands... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted February 4, 2011 Share They do ease the strain on your hands... It stops the numbness in your hands if you can change position. Normally you need to take your hands of the handlebars to shake it out, this way you still have full hold whilst restoring the feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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