retrobiker273891
Retro Guru
Well there is still comfort while in the saddle. I however do not like getting out of the seat at all, that is why I like the low gears to avoid having to resort to that, so don't know if that would nullify bar ends for me?The pulling action is really when climbing out of the saddle. I ride with them on my singlespeed where they make all the difference.
To the OP, you have been talking all the tine about ultra-low gears for climbing so there won't be much need.
I remember using them while sitting when I had them in the 90s and recall it did still offer a different feel while climbing.
Surely people who do loaded touring do not add bar ends for getting out of the saddle, that benefit seem more idiosyncratic to your preferences?