Multiposition Road Bike Handlebar Extender

Since I've fitted these for bars I have completed 3 x 100 Mile rides they are really comfortable and were really easy to fit with the added bonus they were relatively cheep I'm really happy with them ?

Since I've fitted these for bars I have completed 3 x 100 Mile rides they are really comfortable and were really easy to fit with the added bonus they were relatively cheep I'm really happy with them ?

A bit tricky to fit but Decathlon member of staff helped and it only took 3mins. Huge thanks. Good value extender.

A bit tricky to fit but Decathlon member of staff helped and it only took 3mins. Huge thanks. Good value extender.

Came across this in the store and got tempted to try it. I am not a TT maniac obsessed by speed gain but more an endurance rider interested by an additional posture possibility to relieve the pins and needles I get in my hands. Was a bit apprehensive I would not manage to fit it as I have all my brakes and speed cables very close to the handlebar but managed to sneak it in. Also I have a 32mm diameter Giant handlebar so I did not need the diameters reducers and the main parts had not spline, but once tighten enough onto the handlebar it's quite sturdy. I have ridden a several hundred miles since, no problem, I check regularly that it stays properly fastened and it does not get loose despite all the potholes on our British roads. As other have mentioned yes, nuts are very greasy but so what? The main adapters between handlebar and extender have only a screw and nut on one side but I did not feel that the 'hooking' system on the other side was weak or fragile. the whole looks solid enough to me I trust that by installing this extender you're meant to loose the normal position on the handlebar and only have the gear shifter as an alternative hand position. By installing the elbow rest as far inwards as possible (position still comfy) I managed to saw off at least 1 inch of the tube they're screwed onto and have therefore retrieve enough space for my hand on the default handlebar position. So with 3 choices shifters/handlebar/extender I can alternate my hand positions and keep pins and needles at bay more easily. Riding while on this extender surely does give you a bit of extra speed and also some welcome change of position for your back. Got used to it pretty quickly, not as difficult to steer the bike as I thought it would (obviously not intended for cornering) and overall feeling more secure than I expected. In short, very happy with it.