Innerbarends are suitable for any bike with a straight handlebar, including trekking bikes, touring bikes, city bikes, mountain bikes and flat-bar gravel bikes.

They are particularly beneficial on long rides or routes with significant climbing, where maintaining a single hand position for extended periods can become uncomfortable. For commuters, they provide welcome variation during daily rides, while touring riders benefit from reduced repetitive strain.

They are not designed for road bikes with drop bars, as those handlebars already offer multiple hand positions. Riders who spend long periods seated on a flat-bar bike generally experience the greatest benefit from the additional grip option.

The key difference lies in their mounting position.

Traditional bar ends are installed at the outer ends of the handlebar and extend forwards. Innerbarends are mounted beside the grips, closer to the centre of the handlebar, creating a more inward hand position.

This has two main effects. First, it brings the hands closer together, helping create a more compact riding posture that can be particularly useful into headwinds and on climbs. Second, it keeps the hands closer to the controls, ensuring easier access to braking and shifting.

While traditional bar ends tend to stretch the rider forwards, Innerbarends promote a more upright and controlled riding position.

Numb hands are often caused by prolonged pressure on the nerves within the palm when the same hand position is maintained for long periods.

Innerbarends provide an alternative grip position that rotates the hands into a more natural angle and shifts pressure onto different contact points. By regularly changing hand position, pressure is no longer concentrated on one area for extended periods.

For many riders, this can significantly reduce numbness and discomfort.

Depending on the model, Innerbarends typically combine a robust aluminium clamp with an ergonomically shaped support platform.

Aluminium offers an excellent balance of low weight and high stiffness, ensuring reliable support even when pulling hard on climbs. The support surfaces are designed to spread pressure across the palm rather than concentrating it in a single area.

When choosing a model, pay attention to handlebar compatibility, clamp diameter.These factors play a major role in comfort, durability and overall performance.

Innerbarends are clamped to the inside of the grips on a straight handlebar, with the support area typically angled slightly upwards and inwards.

The ideal position allows the hand to rest naturally without excessive wrist bend. In many cases, grips need to be shortened or replaced with shorter alternatives to create sufficient mounting space.

Once installed, the clamp bolts should be tightened to the manufacturer's specified torque setting. After your first ride, fine-tuning the angle can further improve comfort and ergonomics.

Brake and shift levers should always remain easily and safely accessible.

The most common compatibility issue arises when the bar ends do not match the handlebar.

Start by checking that your bike uses a straight handlebar with a compatible clamp diameter, as Innerbarends are not suitable for drop bars. You should also consider how much cockpit space is available around your grips and controls.

Riders covering long distances often benefit from larger, ergonomically shaped support areas, while all riders should prioritise a secure clamping system and a design suited to their riding style.

Choosing the right model ensures the best combination of fit, comfort and control.