Fun MTB handlebar mod really worked for me!

[Catrin]

VERY nice Emily! I am glad to read that you've been able to make her even more comfortable for you and you were able to solve your hand numbness so quickly! BTW - I never actually USED those bar-ends, they gave me confidence on the trails as they were between my hands and tree-trunks I like your happy dance

[Helene2013]

I like those bars. May order some if I don't go back to the "normal" road bike bar handles. I'll check this out this winter while I practice more on the new Kinetec Rock and roll trainer (if it ever can come out our way).

[emily_in_nc]

VERY nice Emily! I am glad to read that you've been able to make her even more comfortable for you and you were able to solve your hand numbness so quickly! BTW - I never actually USED those bar-ends, they gave me confidence on the trails as they were between my hands and tree-trunks I like your happy dance

Thanks Catrin! I left the original bar-ends on for awhile, but they were just too wide for me to use comfortably -- and then I got the bar-end mirror, so I had to order new grips (Ergon GP1) to accommodate the mirror. My DH actually took my original bar-ends for his bike, so everyone is happy now.

[Wahine]

Two things:

One, thank you for posting about your fit issues and how you solved them.

Two, thank you to all the team estrogen ladies for having the independence, intelligence and strength to explore cycling options that might not be traditional but that might help someone else on the forum.

[emily_in_nc]

Two things:

One, thank you for posting about your fit issues and how you solved them.

Two, thank you to all the team estrogen ladies for having the independence, intelligence and strength to explore cycling options that might not be traditional but that might help someone else on the forum.

This is a great group, isn't it!? I've learned so much and am always happy to share anything I've learned over the cycling years.

Currently working on a fit mod to my road bike as well (for the reach being a bit long) and will post about it when complete as well!