AXESS UNLTD GET A GRIP Bar Ends on Test

AXESS UNLTD has launched their "GET A GRIP" bar ends, developed by downhill professional Joe Breeden. These new accessories claim to enhance grip stability and significantly reduce arm pump during extended descents. Currently undergoing testing by Enduro-MTB.com, the primary question is whether their benefits translate effectively from downhill racing to the demands of everyday enduro riding, or if their utility remains niche.

This product emerges in a market perpetually seeking marginal gains in rider comfort and control, particularly for gravity-focused disciplines where arm pump is a chronic issue. Breeden’s involvement lends immediate credibility, given his experience pushing limits on the steepest tracks. However, bar ends themselves have a chequered history in mountain biking, often associated with older XC setups or safety concerns in technical terrain, making their reintroduction for enduro a notable, if somewhat retro, development.

Ultimately, the success of these "GET A GRIP" bar ends will hinge on whether they genuinely deliver on their promise without introducing new compromises to trail riding ergonomics or safety – a balance few accessories truly strike.