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I was just wondering what the benefits of having apes is. Is it comfort, is it looks, both? I'm not sure if I would benefit from them, how would I know?
For me, it's primarily comfort, then looks. When you're driving your car, you aren't reaching down to the steering wheel, you've got your hands out in front of your chest. I like to sit up, stretch out, and have my hands out in front of me.
For me apes eliminated sharp pain between my shoulder blades and the bike handles better.
+1 At least on the first part. The back feels 100% better and it's a helluva lot more comfortable. I will never have another bike without apes. Never! SJ Ron
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