Okay, I have 3 questions:

I bought some bar ends, because I think I need to be able to move my hands around a bit because of my carpal tunnel syndrome. Although, on my last trip on the trails (I ride on the road mostly because the trails are far away), I didn't notice any hand numbness--they were moving around too much. It's on the road where I need to move my hands, mostly.

Q #1: Is installing bar ends something I should leave for the bike shop?

Bike Pump: I noticed some folks put it on the down tube and some on the top tube. I think I'd knock it off of the down tube, but my bike rack requires use of the top tube.

Q #2: Where do you like your pump?

Speaking of racks, my top tube is really too short for my rack. My bike will only fit in the outside position on the rack (Yakima King Pin), which is okay, but it's still a booger to get on.

Q #3: So those extension tubes that attach to the stem and seatpost...how trustworthy are they? Think one could handle a 700-mile trip?

Thanks,
Karen