Engineering and technical reconception for bar end and grip from Ergon.
[>] Inflated, reinforced and with a good grip
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Stable and Light
The sporty GX3 bar end is to be produced in plastic, but it should also stand up to the high stresses of touring and race applications. Ergon’s previous bar ends were made exclusively from aluminium, magnesium or light but expensive, carbon fibres. The transfer of material and technology from forged, metallic or laminated fibre components to a simple injection moulded part poses a great challenge in terms of engineering and construction.
Firstly Flink examines the different forces, which work on the system. Based on this data, the first preliminary concepts and partial solutions are developed and checked using computer-supported simulation programs. These calculations and the first discussions with the manufacturers help to define an overall concept from the partial solutions, for further work and implementation.
Inflated, Reinforced and with a Good Grip
Thanks to targeted use of materials and high-end-production, the plastic bar end meets and exceeds the high requirements and expectations:
To keep weight as low as possible, the bar end is blown hollow using "blow injection". Using this technology, 10 grams could be saved, while stability remained almost unchanged.
The targeted use of metallic inserts guarantees durability at points under high stress (e.g. the clamp connecting to the handlebars).
Rubbery 2K grip surfaces give the sportsman the necessary traction and prevent slipping when the grip is wet.
Specifications GX3
Scope: Race
Material: GF composite
Weight: 272 grams/pair
Specifications GC3
Scope: Touring
Material: GF composite
Weight: 406 grams/pair