Mary bars with bar ends?

[Dan_K]

I've got ergon gp2 grips and I love them but I'm tempted to get some Mary or Jones bars. Are the bar ends overkill on these types of bars and will I look like more of a muppet than usual?
Would I also need a longer stem?

[Bearbonesnorm]

I've found a longer stem isn't required for Mary bars but is for Jones bars.

IMO Ergons look a little odd no matter what they're fitted to ... so just crack on, it'll not matter

[Ian]

I've yet to ride a long way on my Jones bars, but initial impressions are that I'm OK with the same length stem I had previously (90mm). My position is a bit more upright, but I think this is A Good Thing for long rides. I'm not flexible enough to adopt an XC racing position for 10+ hours anymore :?

I think the back sweep on either bars would make bar ends look a bit odd, and imo, probably not really necessary.

I have some black 25.4mm diameter Mary's if you're interested?
I know they're cheap from On-one anyway, but I could send them over to you for a couple of quid plus postage.

[Dan_K]

I've yet to ride a long way on my Jones bars, but initial impressions are that I'm OK with the same length stem I had previously (90mm). My position is a bit more upright, but I think this is A Good Thing for long rides. I'm not flexible enough to adopt an XC racing position for 10+ hours anymore :?

I think the back sweep on either bars would make bar ends look a bit odd, and imo, probably not really necessary.

I have some black 25.4mm diameter Mary's if you're interested?
I know they're cheap from On-one anyway, but I could send them over to you for a couple of quid plus postage.

Cheers Ian, that would be good. Shame I hadn't thought about this sooner as Beth posted my Tiger today. Let me know how much you want and I'll PayPal you.

Edit: Thanks Stu too. Basically, I'll look like a muppet anyway so just get on with it eh?!

[Ray Young]

Something to consider is that because of the sweep of the bars the bar ends will stick out and may act like hooks catching on trailside obstacles.

[Dan_K]

Yeah I think you're right Ray. I'll try them with normal grips first and then get some normal ergon grips if I get on with the position.

[Dan_K]

Sorry Ian, just checked and my bars are 31.8 clamp.