RicodJour wrote:
> brian martin wrote:
> > Hello all, there was a tech gadget that was shown on the OLN Tour
> > coverage this past weekend. It was a bar end plug that suppreses road
> > vibration. Does anyone know the name of the product, or how it works etc...
>
> Don't know the name of it, but it's a weighted elastomeric dampener.
> Basically a rubber insert with a weight in the middle of it. Theory
> being that the weight doesn't oscillate at the same frequency as the
> handlebars - out of sync vibrations generally dampen.
>
> Should have some effect, I suppose - just not sure of how big of a
> difference.
> I took it as a marketing opportunity. What's your guess what they'll
> sell for?
Bontrager Buzz-Kill harmonic dampeners. The brass version weighs 78g/pr
MSRP $20. There is also an aluminum version MSRP $10.
I tested the brass ones on a 50 mi ride. The effect is noticeable, but
the trade-off is that they add 3oz of dead weight to the ends of your
bars. I suppose if you ride on the drops over long distances, they
might make a small improvement in comfort. However, if you cruise on
the top of the bars over long distances like I do, the effect is less
pronounced.