Hunter Flat Bars

[tjfischer]

Looking for new grips for my Spyder, and I happened to come across the Hunter Flat Bars. Has anyone used these on any Bike?

http://www.hunterflatbars.com/Designs.html

[beka]

I've been thinking about new grips too. I've never heard of these, but they look very interesting. Too bad you have to cut your bars to install them. Makes it tougher to switch back if you don't like them. They're still somewhat tempting anyway.

[Motza]

nice idea but do they work

[ataDude]

nice idea but do they work

I'd be more concerned about whether they'd stay on with the force we put on the Spyder grips... much more than on a two-wheeler, IMHO.

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[jedd]

Good point ATADUDE we do have alot more bar pressure something to consider:agree:

[Firefly]

We use these......


http://www.crampbuster.com/

http://www.crampbuster.com/images/gallery/Bar_CB2.jpg

Not really the same thing. The idea behind the flat bars is very interesting. If you want a good throttle-lock - throttlemeister is a great one. While the crampbuster is really cheap ($10) you can't remove your hand from the bar to rest on your leg, etc. --- at least as far as I know you can't.

[tjfischer]

Don't need the cramp buster, I already have cruise control. I'm just looking for more comfortable grips, mainly for canyon runs. I was hoping someone had tried these on anther bike, and could tell the postives and negatives.

[bjt]

Not really the same thing. The idea behind the flat bars is very interesting. If you want a good throttle-lock - throttlemeister is a great one. While the crampbuster is really cheap ($10) you can't remove your hand from the bar to rest on your leg, etc. --- at least as far as I know you can't.

You can remove your hand as long as you don't mind decelerating. :D

[M2Wild]

I'd be more concerned about whether they'd stay on with the force we put on the Spyder grips... much more than on a two-wheeler, IMHO.

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Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ..... look Ma ..... no hands !!!!:roflblack:

[ataDude]

Don't need the cramp buster, I already have cruise control. I'm just looking for more comfortable grips, mainly for canyon runs. I was hoping someone had tried these on anther bike, and could tell the postives and negatives.

How do they attach to the bike?
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[tjfischer]

How do they attach to the bike?
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Here is a link to the installation instructions page. States you have to cut the bars.

http://www.hunterflatbars.com/Installation.html

[Motza]

We use these......


http://www.crampbuster.com/

http://www.crampbuster.com/images/gallery/Bar_CB2.jpg
I also been using this however my hand still gets tired

[ataDude]

Here is a link to the installation instructions page. States you have to cut the bars.

http://www.hunterflatbars.com/Installation.html

Thanks, bud. It appears that the only thing holding them on is an expanding grommet inside the original handlebars. If one could "pin" them in... through the handlebars... I might use them.


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[Firefly]

Thanks, bud. It appears that the only thing holding them on is an expanding grommet inside the original handlebars. If one could "pin" them in... through the handlebars... I might use them.


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I don't think I'd be worried about them coming out. If it did come loose it would slide a bit - not like it's going to just fling all the way out on you.

The Throttlemeister uses expanding rubber grommets that push against the inside of the bar - and even when loosening them they take a bit of work to remove. When tightened, there isn't any way you would be able to pull a TM out of the end of the bar.

[ataDude]

I don't think I'd be worried about them coming out. If it did come loose it would slide a bit - not like it's going to just fling all the way out on you.

The Throttlemeister uses expanding rubber grommets that push against the inside of the bar - and even when loosening them they take a bit of work to remove. When tightened, there isn't any way you would be able to pull a TM out of the end of the bar.

The Throttlemeister is not the grip. It's merely a "plug in" on which you do not depend on.

And, yes, I am concerned about handlebar grips coming off in an aggressive curve... ever had them slip on you? That could be one of the worst things (or the last thing) that ever happens to you... or me.

With nothing more than a friction grip on the inside of the bars, I personally would not use them. If I just had to have them, I would figure out a way to pin them in... doesn't look like it would be that hard to do.

But, that's just me and this is just my opinion. To each, his own! :2thumbs:

p.s. I would NOT be concerned about using these on two-wheelers where the rider's steering force is much less.

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