Ergon GP3s w/swept back bars?
06-26-21, 08:56 AM
#1
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Lutz, FL
Posts: 416
Bikes: 2014 Fuji Traverse 1.3, 2020 Electra Cruiser 1, 1995 Giant CFM-4
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 124 Post(s)
Liked 51 Times
in
36 Posts
Ergon GP3s w/swept back bars?
I'm about to put some SQlab 302 Sport bars on my bike that have a 16 degree backsweep. Can I still use my Ergon GP3 grips or should I punt and pickup some GC1s which are made for back swept bars. I like the GP3 bar ends on my current 9 degree swept bars. Will that extra 7 degrees of backsweep matter? I'm also considering adding some SQlab Innerbarends too for some more hand position options.
Thanks for any inout.
Thanks for any inout.
06-26-21, 11:05 AM
#2
Clark W. Griswold
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: ,location, location
Posts: 13,505
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Mentioned: 54 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 4347 Post(s)
Liked 3,984 Times
in
2,661 Posts
I recommend GC1s for all the more swept back bars. 16˚ isn't so bad but you may find you are more comfortable with them. I had a customer who had the SQlab stuff and he did not like it and it was a pain to pull everything install them and put everything back on and then do it a second time. If you want the ideal bar for more hand positions, Koga Denham, Velo Orange Crazy Bar, Surly Moloko...
Likes For veganbikes:
06-26-21, 11:20 AM
#3
Full Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Lutz, FL
Posts: 416
Bikes: 2014 Fuji Traverse 1.3, 2020 Electra Cruiser 1, 1995 Giant CFM-4
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 124 Post(s)
Liked 51 Times
in
36 Posts
Thanks for the input. Those other bars look good. I may just stick with my stock bars though as the GP3s feel good with them already. My goal was a more comfy position as I've had some neck/shoulder pain. On the Innerbarends, I have separate brake and shifter assemblies so I'm not sure I can fit them in and still have a good reach to the brake levers and shift levers. I could trim about 20mm of the inside of the GP3 to make up for the addition.
