how to install bar end mirror (mtb type handle bars)?

[John Q. Public]

I have a hybrid/comfort type bike, with bar grip shifters, and I bought
a bar end mirror. I'm supposed to install the mount inside the handle
bar, but I can't figure out if it is possible to remove the cap on that
covers the hole on the end of the handlebar.

Should the grips/end pull off? they seem like they are on there pretty
good, I was twisting around a litttle bit but that doesn't seem
right...

Or, am I supposed to cut the end of the grip off?

thanks in advance

 

[Artoi]

In article <[email protected]>,
"John Q. Public" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I have a hybrid/comfort type bike, with bar grip shifters, and I bought
> a bar end mirror. I'm supposed to install the mount inside the handle
> bar, but I can't figure out if it is possible to remove the cap on that
> covers the hole on the end of the handlebar.
>
> Should the grips/end pull off? they seem like they are on there pretty
> good, I was twisting around a litttle bit but that doesn't seem
> right...
>
> Or, am I supposed to cut the end of the grip off?

Depends on the type of mirror purchased.

Yes, you can pull the plug out and insert those expansion plug into it.
If it's one of those wrap around type, then you'll need to shift the
handlebar grip to make room on the bar.
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[Brian Huntley]

John Q. Public wrote:
> I have a hybrid/comfort type bike, with bar grip shifters, and I bought
> a bar end mirror. I'm supposed to install the mount inside the handle
> bar, but I can't figure out if it is possible to remove the cap on that
> covers the hole on the end of the handlebar.
>
> Should the grips/end pull off? they seem like they are on there pretty
> good, I was twisting around a litttle bit but that doesn't seem
> right...
>
> Or, am I supposed to cut the end of the grip off?

Many (most?) grips cover the end of the bar without the need for a
separate plug, so yes, they need to be cut. In my experience, this is
easy to do on modern style grips as they tend to have 'cut lines' where
the material is thinner. Older style one like the hard rubber "Raleigh"
styles are more difficult.

I find the CatEye bar-end mirror to be one of the best around. The
lightweight plastic mirror causes less vibration than heavier ones like
the Mirrocycle. I use one with a modified mount on my touring bike
(with drop bars) and others on all my family's bikes.

 

[John Q. Public]

Brian Huntley wrote:
>
> Many (most?) grips cover the end of the bar without the need for a
> separate plug, so yes, they need to be cut. In my experience, this is
> easy to do on modern style grips as they tend to have 'cut lines' where
> the material is thinner.

I will have a look, but I think they do have a 'cut line', IIRC

>Older style one like the hard rubber "Raleigh"
> styles are more difficult.
>
> I find the CatEye bar-end mirror to be one of the best around. The
> lightweight plastic mirror causes less vibration than heavier ones like
> the Mirrocycle.

I bought a cheap zefal from nashbar for like $8, if it's total **** I
will upgrade to the cateye....

>I use one with a modified mount on my touring bike
> (with drop bars) and others on all my family's bikes.

thanks!