Why Did Bar Ends Go Away From Mountain Bikes? (the nostalgia is real) – Brainy Biker
Bar ends are an emblematic retro MTB accessory dating back to the 80s. For a little over a decade, they enjoyed strong popularity among mountain bikers, but then the feelings got cold. Today, you have a higher chance of seeing a bell on a modern mountain bike than a set of bar ends. The interesting question is: what happened? Wasn’t it real love? Bar ends disappeared from mountain bikes shortly after the introduction of wide riser handlebars. The extended width and height of risers provided additional leverage when climbing which duplicates one of bar ends’ main advantages – efficien...
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