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Date: 08 Oct 2007 15:50:38
From: Jon Forrest
Subject: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
to fall off in the mud.
Which would you buy?
Jon Forrest
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 10:21:53
From: Andy M-S
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Oct 10, 7:40 am, Andy M-S <marchantshap...@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Oct 9, 4:48 pm, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition =AE"
>
>
>
> <b...@bellsouth.net> wrote:
> > "Jon Forrest" <jlforr...@berkeley.edu> wrote in message
>
> >news:feec5b$5kt$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
>
> > > I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> > > extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> > > After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> > > of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> > > Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> > > Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> > > ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> > > is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> > > durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> > > to fall off in the mud.
>
> > > Which would you buy?
>
> > > Jon Forrest
>
> > Hmm, I have a big handlebar bag and need to mount a light, so I'm looki=
ng
> > for a swing grip type thingie as well. I WAS going to get a Minoura Sw=
ing
> > grip, but I may have to revise plans.
>
> If anyone's interested, I have a "homebrew" version of the Nitto thing
> that I'll sell for cheap. Works fine, I just decided I didn't like
> it. It uses a couple of Nashbar aerobar clamps to hold a straight 10"
> or so section of (currently steel) MTB bar to the narrower section of
> a standard road handlebar. I've mounted heavy handlebar bags to it
> with no problems. Ultimately, I just didn't like the way it looked
> and took it off.
>
> Here's a few photos:
>
> http://i13.tinypic.com/5xzbzmx.jpghttp://i10.tinypic.com/4xnyatk.jpghttp:=
//i13.tinypic.com/539sn13.jpg
>
> I'll sell it for $20 shipped in the CONUS, if anyone wants to give it
> a try (mail me offline). It works well, I just couldn't get past the
> aesthetics. If I had to do it again, I'd use the second-stem idea and
> mount a short section of bar below the main handlebar.
.=2E.and it's sold.
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 12:40:12
From: Andy M-S
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Oct 9, 4:48 pm, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition =AE"
<b...@bellsouth.net > wrote:
> "Jon Forrest" <jlforr...@berkeley.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:feec5b$5kt$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
>
> > I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> > extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> > After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> > of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> > Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> > Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> > ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> > is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> > durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> > to fall off in the mud.
>
> > Which would you buy?
>
> > Jon Forrest
>
> Hmm, I have a big handlebar bag and need to mount a light, so I'm looking
> for a swing grip type thingie as well. I WAS going to get a Minoura Swing
> grip, but I may have to revise plans.
If anyone's interested, I have a "homebrew" version of the Nitto thing
that I'll sell for cheap. Works fine, I just decided I didn't like
it. It uses a couple of Nashbar aerobar clamps to hold a straight 10"
or so section of (currently steel) MTB bar to the narrower section of
a standard road handlebar. I've mounted heavy handlebar bags to it
with no problems. Ultimately, I just didn't like the way it looked
and took it off.
Here's a few photos:
http://i13.tinypic.com/5xzbzmx.jpg
http://i10.tinypic.com/4xnyatk.jpg
http://i13.tinypic.com/539sn13.jpg
I'll sell it for $20 shipped in the CONUS, if anyone wants to give it
a try (mail me offline). It works well, I just couldn't get past the
aesthetics. If I had to do it again, I'd use the second-stem idea and
mount a short section of bar below the main handlebar.
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 21:29:04
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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"Andy M-S" <marchantshapiro@gmail.com > wrote in message
news:1192020012.648600.256420@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
On Oct 9, 4:48 pm, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®"
<b...@bellsouth.net > wrote:
> "Jon Forrest" <jlforr...@berkeley.edu> wrote in message
>
> news:feec5b$5kt$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
>
> > I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> > extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> > After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> > of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> > Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> > Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> > ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> > is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> > durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> > to fall off in the mud.
>
> > Which would you buy?
>
> > Jon Forrest
>
> Hmm, I have a big handlebar bag and need to mount a light, so I'm looking
> for a swing grip type thingie as well. I WAS going to get a Minoura Swing
> grip, but I may have to revise plans.
>If anyone's interested, I have a "homebrew" version of the Nitto thing
>that I'll sell for cheap. Works fine, I just decided I didn't like
>it. It uses a couple of Nashbar aerobar clamps to hold a straight 10"
>or so section of (currently steel) MTB bar to the narrower section of
>a standard road handlebar. I've mounted heavy handlebar bags to it
>with no problems. Ultimately, I just didn't like the way it looked
>and took it off.
>Here's a few photos:
>http://i13.tinypic.com/5xzbzmx.jpg
>http://i10.tinypic.com/4xnyatk.jpg
>http://i13.tinypic.com/539sn13.jpg
>I'll sell it for $20 shipped in the CONUS, if anyone wants to give it
>a try (mail me offline). It works well, I just couldn't get past the
>aesthetics. If I had to do it again, I'd use the second-stem idea and
>mount a short section of bar below the main handlebar.
Dude, I have the same thing, the Nashbar aero extension, and was going to do
the same thing with a short flat bar! However, the bar end thingies that
come with the kit has 21mm diameter, and flat mtb bars are usaully 22.2mm,
so I was wondering how I was going to fit the bar in the clamps. Obviously
it worked for you.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 18:36:22
From: Hank Wirtz
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Oct 9, 2:51 pm, "Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition =AE"
<b...@bellsouth.net > wrote:
> "roshea" <roshea.2y6...@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote in message
>
> news:roshea.2y6rwz@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com...
>
>
>
> > I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one of
> > these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars just
> > fatigued as far as I can tell.
>
> > Another option, which I have not seen "in the flesh" is the 'Nitto
> > Lamp Holder' (http://tinyurl.com/ytw43s).
>
> > --
> > roshea
>
> Hmm, do you know what the tube diameter for this thingie is? Is it 22.2mm
> or roadie drop 23+mm? I'm wanting to try a Sheldonbrownesque approach in
> gearing up my dropbar mtb commuter and use SRAM twist shifters below the
> dropbar.
I believe the auxiliary tube is 22.2, but the bar-side clamp is 26-
ish, to mount on the bulged section of the bar. You'd have to shim it
down to 24 if you wanted to clamp it to the drops, like the Hubbub
adapter, but if you wanted it up top, like Paul's Thumbies, it
_should_ work.
Interesting idea!
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 17:48:29
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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"Jon Forrest" <jlforrest@berkeley.edu > wrote in message
news:feec5b$5kt$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
> I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> to fall off in the mud.
>
> Which would you buy?
>
> Jon Forrest
Hmm, I have a big handlebar bag and need to mount a light, so I'm looking
for a swing grip type thingie as well. I WAS going to get a Minoura Swing
grip, but I may have to revise plans.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 18:14:00
From: James Thomson
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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"Jon Forrest" <jlforrest@berkeley.edu > a écrit:
> I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip
[snip]
> Which would you buy?
If you can find an old pair of Cinelli Spinaci, one of the bar clamps with a
cut-down length of mtb handlebar makes a very sturdy accessory bar.
James Thomson
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 08:31:25
From: Hank Wirtz
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Oct 9, 5:25 am, roshea <roshea.2y6...@no-
mx.forums.cyclingforums.com > wrote:
> I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one of
> these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars just
> fatigued as far as I can tell.
>
> Another option, which I have not seen "in the flesh" is the 'Nitto
> Lamp Holder' (http://tinyurl.com/ytw43s).
>
> --
> roshea
That Nitto one is badass. I've seen handlebar bags mounted to those.
Dictionary definition of "overbuilt."
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 22:25:38
From: roshea
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one o
these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars jus
fatigued as far as I can tell.
Another option, which I have not seen "in the flesh" is the 'Nitt
Lamp Holder' (http://tinyurl.com/ytw43s)
--
roshea
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 17:51:58
From: Bellsouth Ijit 2.0 - Global Warming Edition ®
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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"roshea" <roshea.2y6rwz@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com > wrote in message
news:roshea.2y6rwz@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com...
>
> I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one of
> these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars just
> fatigued as far as I can tell.
>
> Another option, which I have not seen "in the flesh" is the 'Nitto
> Lamp Holder' (http://tinyurl.com/ytw43s).
>
>
> --
> roshea
>
Hmm, do you know what the tube diameter for this thingie is? Is it 22.2mm
or roadie drop 23+mm? I'm wanting to try a Sheldonbrownesque approach in
gearing up my dropbar mtb commuter and use SRAM twist shifters below the
dropbar.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 13:01:52
From: futrino
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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roshea wrote:
> I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one of
> these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars just
> fatigued as far as I can tell.
>
> Another option, which I have not seen "in the flesh" is the 'Nitto
> Lamp Holder' (http://tinyurl.com/ytw43s).
>
>
I wish I would have bought the nitto, $31 version. I bought the minoura
at the shop $12. I didn't like the way it mounted, it was hard to get
tight and still doesn't feel solid, and the diameter of the space bar is
small, so lots of shims are needed for accessories. I have two lighting
options that I won't even try with this setup, both are too heavy.
1. marwi night pro bullet with self contained 4 recharable batteries.
2. marwi, the slammer, ebay for $35. red/blue LEDs with a 15 watt in
the middle. nice disco light on nighttime bike path rides.
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 23:00:06
From: Aeek
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Tue, 9 Oct 2007 22:25:38 +1000, roshea
<roshea.2y6rwz@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com > wrote:
>I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen one of
>these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars just
>fatigued as far as I can tell.
Was weight a factor?
I use mine for the computer and 2 backup button leds.
Puts the computer under the my HID - lit at night!
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Date: 10 Oct 2007 10:12:01
From: roshea
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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Aeek Wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Oct 2007 22:25:38 +1000, roshe
> <roshea.2y6rwz@no-mx.forums.cyclingforums.com> wrote
>
> >I have a Minoura Space Grip which has been fine, but I have seen on
> o
> >these break (on a friend's bike) - the metal that grips the bars jus
> >fatigued as far as I can tell
>
> Was weight a factor
> I use mine for the computer and 2 backup button leds
> Puts the computer under the my HID - lit at night!I couldn't say why my friend's Space Grip failed, since I'm not sure ho
much stuff he kept on it. The metal eyelets used to attach the thing t
your bars or stem seem flimsy and likely to snap off, as this one did
--
roshea
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Date: 09 Oct 2007 10:13:29
From: res09c5t
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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"Jon Forrest" <jlforrest@berkeley.edu > wrote in message
news:feec5b$5kt$1@agate.berkeley.edu...
> Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
>
> Which would you buy?
I've use the Performance one for several years with no real problems. My
only potential issue is that I didn't have the screw that holds the plastic
arm to the clamp tight enough and it rattled partially loose over time.
Once I got it tight enough, no problems for a long time now.
Lyle
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 19:52:06
From: Jim Behning
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:50:38 -0700, Jon Forrest
<jlforrest@berkeley.edu > wrote:
>I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
>extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
>After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
>of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
>Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
>Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
>ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
>is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
>durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
>to fall off in the mud.
>
>Which would you buy?
>
>Jon Forrest
I have picked up two of those bar extenders at Performance. Two
slightly different modles. I see nothing to fail. You just need to
tighten the three bolts and all is well. What I had a problem with was
getting my light tight enough to stop flopping around when riding on
gravel roads. I solved that by getting a helmet light. Of course
better shimming would have prevented the light rotation.
You can attach the spacebar to your handlebars or to your stem. Of
course the oversized stems are a tight fit but I did it on the cross
bike.
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 18:45:46
From: A Muzi
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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Jon Forrest wrote:
> I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> to fall off in the mud.
>
> Which would you buy?
I'm curious - to what sort of 'unreliability' of the Minoura Space Bar
do you refer? Been a popular product for years with AFAIK zero returns.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 17:07:17
From: Jon Forrest
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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A Muzi wrote:
> I'm curious - to what sort of 'unreliability' of the Minoura Space Bar
> do you refer? Been a popular product for years with AFAIK zero returns.
This is not a scientifically valid survey, and I didn't write down
all the references, but most of the complaints were similar to
the following, taken from
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=14614080:
"The original mounting clamp is quite frankly badly designed. The steel
band that wraps around the handlebar eventually broke, as I thought it
would. I repaired it by replacing the steel band with a couple of robust
cable ties."
I'm thinking of going with the Performance version since they
promise 100% satisfaction and there is a local store if I need
to return something.
Jon Forrest
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Date: 08 Oct 2007 16:14:24
From: Brian Huntley
Subject: Re: Any Good Handlebar Extenders?
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On Oct 8, 6:50 pm, Jon Forrest <jlforr...@berkeley.edu > wrote:
> I'm out of real estate on my handlebars so I need an
> extender, like the Minoura Space Grip or Swing Grip (~$14).
> After doing extensive Googling, it appears that both
> of these aren't very reliable. Topeak makes the
> Bar Xtender, which is more expensive (~$20).
> Performance makes a Minoura clone called the
> ViewPoint OS Spacebar ($10). While none of these
> is all that expensive, I'm most concerned about
> durability since I wouldn't want all my gadgets
> to fall off in the mud.
>
> Which would you buy?
>
> Jon Forrest
There's also the 'second stem' option (e.g. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/HandleBar)
that's suited me well.
This summer, I replaced the ABS bar with a longer one to allow for the
lights and the handlebar bag at the same time. I have fairly wide
bars, so it worked, but only just. I'll be going back to a narrow
accessory bar for the winter, I expect.
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