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Barends
Never ride without Bar Ends! They are the most important safety feature on your bike. They prevent the handlebar from piercing your body in a crash and protect the tube from damage. Whether you need cheap plastic plugs or durable alloy caps – protect yourself and your bike.
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Barends FAQ
What are Bar Ends and what is their main purpose?
Bar Ends (or Plugs) are caps for the open ends of the handlebar. Their purpose is primarily Safety. An open metal tube acts like a hole punch in a crash and can cause life-threatening injuries. Additionally, they protect the handlebar and the skatepark floor from damage.
What types of Bar Ends are available?
We distinguish mainly by the material and mounting mechanism.
- Plug-In (Nylon/Plastic)
- The standard. They are simply hammered into the tube. Light, cheap, and gentle on skatepark ramps. Required in most indoor parks!
- Screw-In (Expansion Wedge)
- Usually made of aluminium or steel. A wedge spreads inside the handlebar when screwed tight. They hold much better than plastic plugs.
Which materials are used?
- Nylon / Plastic
- Ideal for Street and Park. Slides well on concrete/wood and doesn't damage ramps.
- Aluminium
- Very durable (e.g., for Flatland bikes that often land on the side). Caution: Can create sharp burrs on concrete over time.
- Steel
- Extremely robust, mostly used for Flatland.
Which Bar End is right for my needs?
| Riding Style | Recommendation | Why? |
|---|---|---|
| Skatepark & Street | Nylon / Plastic | Most parks prohibit metal bar ends to protect the ramps. |
| Trails & Dirt | Aluminium / Metal | Here, durability counts, and there are no wooden ramps to scratch. |
| Flatland | Metal or Hard Plastic | The bike constantly lands on the bar ends. You need maximum durability. |
How do I install Bar Ends?
- Plug-In: Ideally press in by hand. If too tight, use a rubber mallet. Do not use a steel hammer directly on the plastic!
- Screw-In: Insert, tighten the Allen bolt until the wedge locks inside the bar.
How do I identify and fix common problems?
- Plastic plug falls out constantly: Wrap some tape around the lamellas to increase the diameter, then hammer it back in.
- Plug doesn't fit (too big): Some thick-walled handlebars (e.g., Flatland or Surly) have a smaller inner diameter. You might need to cut/sand the plastic ribs slightly.
What do the specifications mean?
| Spec | Explanation | Examples / Available |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Material of the bar end cap. | Plastic/Nylon, Aluminium, Steel |
| Bar Tube Diameter | Outer diameter of the handlebar the plug fits into. | 22.2mm (BMX Standard) |
| Barend Type | Mounting mechanism. | Plug-In (Hammer-in), Screwable (Wedge Clamping) |
