Origin8 Handlebar Drop Ends

Old grips were getting worn out. Applied on my 35 year old Diamondback Topanga, work excellent. 3/16 wrench adjustment, they are extremely sturdy and help diversify hand positions as any drop bar style bike does. Don’t mind my hack job on the bar tape.

I've had these drop ends for over 3 years now and have installed them on at least 3 different bikes and a number of different handlebars. Currently, they are on my hybrid with a set of mountain bike ends and Ergon grips. With this setup, I have 4 different hand placements which is great for long rides - I gain the drop position without losing a more upright position when I'm in traffic. I'm a big guy with wide shoulders so I have the ends outside my grips. If you're not as wide as I am, try what others have recommended and put the drops inside the grips. I've used bar tape before; this install, I used foam grips. The foam feels great; however, I will eventually have to add some tape anyway to cover the tops of the drops. Some other notes - Obviously, the ends are sturdy enough to be switched several times. I did replace one of the bolts this last time because I stripped out the head. Other than that. no issues. The best bars for these ends are risers and flat bars. I did get them installed past the first cure on a butterfly bar (stretched them with a screwdriver, used lots of lube, and then squeezed them back together with pliers); if you're willing to put in the work and scratch u your butterfly bar, they will add another position. I did try installing these on 2 different sets of swept-back bars and on cruiser bars. The angle for hand placement just didn't work but might be OK on a set of bars with less sweep. Highly recommended.

At another reviewers suggestion, I paired these with TEKTRO RL520 hood/levers and new cables to convert my hybrid to a pseudo gravel bike. I had to get new shifters as well since stock had flat bar levers integrated but all in was about $100 for everything I needed. Anyway, these are super easy to install and did the trick perfectly. While I've never actually ridden a real drop bar setup, these seem as ergonomic as I could hope for. I contemplated chopping the excess bar ends on my flat bars but I like the extra hand position option. I am docking a star for what appears to be a slightly off center bore on one of the bars. If you look closely in the POV pic, the right drop is toed In ever so slightly. Probably won't notice while actually riding, and this could also be a slight variance with the bend of the main bars but it annoys me when I look down while spinning on my trainer and it's slightly noticeable when I use the drops. Overall a great buy though.

Over the past season, I've converted my downhill Trek (useless in the flat Midwest) into a trail/city bike, and I regularly put 40+ miles on it per day. Unfortunately, I have some arm and back issues, so despite a good fit, I tend to have numbness and back pain issues when I stay in one position for too long. I experimented with a number of wacky handlebars, aero bars, and other ergonomic hacks, but I found each one lacking. Finally, I ditched the expensive and ineffective solutions and picked up a pair of drops and boxer bar ends. I'm almost embarrassed by how well these inexpensive and totally tweakable attachments have proven to be. The ergonomic drops are vastly more comfortable than I'd anticipated, and I set the boxer bar ends up as a kind of aero bar minus the arm rests—perfect for those placid straightaways. What's more, neither option forces me to give up on the raiser bar I rely on for sharp turns and rough terrain. With three distinct hand positions at my disposal, I can comfortably ride all day, without any of the symptoms that regularly ruined my day. Whether I'm bombing downhill or pushing through a climb, the options available to me now let me achieve my all-time best performance.

I was surprised how light they are! I put them on my flatbar hybrid and WOW, it's almost like a whole new bike! I had to do SOMETHING because my elbow gets really sore from the awkward bent-elbows-with-hands-on-a-flatbar position. It took a couple simple adjustments to get them set just right. I took my old grips off and slid my brakes/shifters in a couple inches. (Just because they're called "bar ends" doesn't mean they must go on the very ends!) I'll tell you this - You must put some type of grip on them, be it bar tape or foam grips. I bought the latter from my LBS (by Sunlite, only $10) - I am so comfortable on my bike now! Some have complained that they are too skinny and they're not!! (I have very long fingers.) They are made to be gripped in some way. Alone they are too slippery if you sweat at all. They are the exact same diameter as a US nickel. The little wiggle in the middle fits across my palm exactly. I have them mounted so the straight part at the end is parallel with the ground (sliiiightly pointed down even,) and it feels fantastic. I highly recommend them for any flatbar as long as you're willing to adjust them a couple times to get them just right. I love them and riding that bike will not be the same again! And for the price??? Wow.

They do exactly what they’re marketed to do, but if you’re looking for the same experience using these as you would with full drop bars, this isn’t the product for you. I attached them onto the ends of the flat handles of my commuter bike and added foam bar tape. They were easy to put on and comfortable to hold. But if you’re putting them on flat handles they tend to be far too spread out, and I felt when I was resting my hands on them I was actually increasing my drag. I personally didn't like the look either. If your main concern is getting more comfortable hand positions for long rides, this may work well. But if you’re looking the more aero drop bar experience, these won’t help you much.

I asked Amazon AI if I could turn these upside down and it said definitely not. I ordered them and did it anyway and they work great for helping me sit up straight on my 35 y/o Diamondback mountain back. Stupid AI rofl.

Love these on my "comfort hybrid" bike. A whole new world of aero positioning, more powerful pedaling, and just optional hand placement. Two thumbs up.

ドロップハンドルタイプのエンドバーは別の物も一つ持ってますがこちらの方が断然使いやすいです。 高いけどこちらを買えば良いと思います。 若干クネってるのが手にフィットするんです。 体感ですがフラットバーよりも速度が2から3kmくらい速くなった気がします。 ロードバイクも少しだけ乗ったことありますがbesv jf1にこの商品つけたらロードバイク下ハンよりも前傾深くなった気がしました ロードバイクはRE6を試乗しただけですのであんまり参考にならないかもですが。 空気抵抗だけでなくペダリングの力の入り方も入りやすくなる気がします。

Nice build quality, easy install Allowed me to add drop handles to my commuting hybrid bike.

持っていたクロスバイクでより長距離楽に走れるようにしたいと思い、こちらを購入しました。 この商品を使うことで、クロスバイクでもロードバイクのようなハンドルの下を持つことができます。 良い点 ・ぐらついたりしない この手の後付け製品だとハンドルが動いたりするととても危険ですが、これはしっかり止めることができて乗っている最中に動いてしまうことがありませんでした。 ・バーテープを巻くこともできる バーテープを巻かずにも使用できますが、バーテープを巻くことで自分の好きなデザインにしたり、ロードバイクに寄せることができます。 気になる点 ・当然ロードバイクのようにはならない 下ハンドルを持てるので当然乗るときのポジションは増えはします。 ただ、ロードバイクとは姿勢も異なるので、ロードバイクのように速く走れるようになったりはしないことが留意が必要です ・駐輪場で干渉することがある クロスバイクの横に広いハンドルには加えて、この製品が下に幅をとるようになるので駐輪場のラックには乗せにくいです。特に駅の駐輪場で隣がママチャリだと止めにくいシーンがあります。 ・重量が少し重め 後付け製品なので強度がとても大事ではありますが、重量が重めで600gほどあります。 最終的にはこの製品を外してクロスバイクに乗るようになってしまいましたが、コンセプトは面白いですし、一度はロードのように走ってみたい人にはいい商品だと思いました。

These are a great upgrade for my MTB, which I often use for commuting, but never ride off-road. They replace the bar-ends that I never used (except when changing a tire). Great for slogging into a headwind, or cruising on the level with reduced effort, and very comfortable if the bike is already properly set up. I think the designers got the proportions just right. One caution, if you also ride a proper road bike: When you're using these, it becomes even more important to anticipate traffic conditions ahead, and get out of the drops whenever you think it MIGHT be necessary. My first few rides after installing them, I found myself reaching forwards with my fingers for the nonexistent brake levers... and it takes a measurable time to get back onto the tops of the bars. A good bar tape is highly recommended for hand comfort.

great quality