Doffing the cycling cap to some of the less glamorous bike components.....
#3 Bar end plugs
If you crash and impact into the end of your bars then these little fellas may significantly reduce your injuries.
A bar end plug has a much larger surface area than an exposed bar end. This means that in the event of a crash, the impact force on the rider would be spread over a larger area too. This would reduce the pressure on the rider's body at the impact site, hopefully reducing injury.
A bar end without a plug is more likely to cut through clothes and skin.
Maintenance tips
Make sure that enough bar tape is folded into the end of the bar to make the plug fit tightly.
Check the condition of bar grips (especially on kids' bikes) and replace them if the end is wearing through.
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