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 BarX Instrument Mount, May 6, 2007
By Ron Kokish (Carbondale, CO)
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Sturdy, easy to install, and flexible in the positions and places it can be installed. Room for at least 3 instruments and/or gadgets. I use mine for a bike computer, bell, and inclinometer. Significantly better than a similar product from Minoura I have on another bike.
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
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 Good idea but poorly designed, December 12, 2008
By dog breath (Florida)
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This product is a good idea for all of us who like gadgets on our bikes but don't have the room. The big design flaw is that unless you have straight handlebars you are unlikely to be able to mount your gadgets in a level position. It does allow for changing the position but only at preset increments of 30, 60, 90 degrees, etc. So, I took off the nut and reversed it and it allowed me to lock it down on any angle. So far it is working well. One of the things I do like about this extender is it allows you to extend in different directions; up, down, forwards, etc. Another is that it fits the design of a bike and almost looks like a factory part. I mounted twin planet bike led lights on it and it looks awesome and is very functional.
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
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Works Great, October 28, 2009
By Eric (Roseville, CA)
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I have an old school mountain bike with narrow handle bars and very little room for accessories. I did have space to mount my computer and two of these bar extenders. They are very flexible in their mounting location and angles. They can adjust to almost any position you want them. I needed to mount 4 headlights and these two bars worked out great. They actually allowed me to mount the lights higher and farther forward of the handlebars. You can easily fit two headlights on each of the bar extenders. They are easy to mount and adjust even after placement. The only thing I would recommend is using an old innertube or rubber shim to help hold it in place and provide a more secure mounting. Without the rubber shim, they tended to shift on my handlbars, but after putting the shim in, the problem was solved. I highly recommend them if you need to mount headlights and such on bike.
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
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TOPEAK BAR EXTENDER, August 11, 2008
By N. MONTIJO (BOSTON, MA)
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THIS IS A PRETTY COOL DEVICE AND CAN BE USED MULTIPLE WAYS. IT'S A GREAT PRODUCT WITH OPTIONS. THE ONLY DOWN SIDE I SAW WITH THIS IS THE DIAMETER IS KIND OF LIMITED AS TO WHERE YOU CAN PUT IT. IF YOU HAVE A BULKY STEM IT MAY NOT WORK ON IT AND SOME METAL MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BIKES FINISH/PAINT. ITS GREAT ON SMALL/THINNER STEMS AND HANDLE BARS. THE PICTURE SHOWS THIS WITH DOUBLE LIGHTS WHICH I WAS LOOKING TO DO MYSELF AND COULDN'T ACCOMPLISH THIS DO TO THE STEMS SIZE(DIAMETER) UNLESS I CHANGE IT. I DON'T LIKE IT GOING STRAIGHT UP OFF THE BARS JUST TO PUT 2 DEVICES - FOR THAT I WOULD JUST USE THE ACTUAL HANDLE BARS AND KEEP THAT OTHER STUFF OUT OF MY FACE UNLESS YOU PUT IT FACING FORWARD AWAY FROM YOU AT AN ANGLE SIMILAR TO THE STEM.
7 of 12 people found this review helpful
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Does what it's supposed to do., September 20, 2010
By William Wicker
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When you need more room to put stuff on your bike and there just isn't any more handlebar space to be had, this guy works great! I wanted to mount a head light on my SWB recumbent, but there was nothing to stick it to. The Topeak bar extender solves the problem brilliantly. I had room to stick my Garmin GPS receiver up there as well, which made my smile just a little bit wider.
I was concerned that the bar might be too wide to fit comfortably between my cranks. Not a problem. The bar is just right to hold a couple of accessories while still staying out from underfoot (as it were).
I really appreciate the flexibility designed into the head that lets me position my "prosthetic handlebar" however I need to. Once in position, it stays put. It worked well enough that I bought a second one for my wife's Greenspeed. That one is working out great as well.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Not for handlebars, only, January 31, 2010
By George Mayhew
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I attached the Topeak Bar Extender to the 31.8mm front derailleur post on my recumbent trike, and mounted two headlights on it. It works fine. When I installed it, I torqued the pivot screw pretty conservatively, and I had to retighten it after a couple of weeks. I cranked it a bit harder, and it seems to be holding tight. I can grab the bar and lift the front of the trike, so the weight of the headlights, or most other accessories, shouldn't be a problem. I bought a second extender for my Airzound horn, when it arrives.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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 Another Poor Design, May 2, 2010
By Hardback (Pasadena, MD USA)
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Once again, Topeak has another product with a design flaw. I could not get the mounting base that attaches to the handlebar to tighten properly. In fact, the metal strap actually deformed and simply wouldn't stay tight. Maybe I did something wrong but I seriously doubt it. As with their handle bar bag, they seem to have a problem with mounting brackets. They LOOK nice but form follows FUNCTION! I have a lot of Topeak products on my bike that I would highly recommend but they really have a problem with handle bar mounts. I noticed that most of the other reviews for the Extender were favorable but I had a very bad experience with mine. So, just make sure you keep your receipt.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Not Topeak's best effort, March 1, 2011
By Dog Lover (Minneapolis, MN, USA)
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I own many Topeak products and have generally been very satisfied. While the Topeak Bar Extender is useful and has a versatile design, it falls short of the standard set by their other products. The method used to attach the Topeak to your handlebars is not the best. I had to use lots of rubber and really crank down on the Allen wrench to keep it from slipping. The angle of the extender bar is also adjustable - a very nice feature - but again the method used falls short. The adjustment method does not secure the bar in a fixed position. I use mine for two headlights. On a bumpy road or trail, I have my lights flopping up and down just enough to be really annoying.
The bottom line is that the Topeak Bar Extender has a clever design that offers a lot of flexibility in how it can be used, but it suffers from some design issues that frustrate when trying to install and adjust it.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Topeak Bar Externder, October 11, 2009
By Ray Willis
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This bar extender is great for adding mounting space for lights ect, and will fit on oversize bars or stems. I am using it to mound dual lights on the stem of my Rans X Stream and it works very well with multiple adjustment points.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Smart buy, December 4, 2010
By Denverlee19
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It has a complicated instalation process, but it is worth it. It can be tightened down enough so that it won't move. It even fit around my front fork, imagine a bike with fog lights. It's made with allen screws so there's no worry of stripping the screws either. I just wish stores sold them locally.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Works very well, August 28, 2010
By J. Hutchinson (Rockingham County, NH USA)
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Used to mount GPS and cycle computer above Ortlieb handlebar bag on our tandem. Worked precisely as described. It is simple, rugged and stable. Good design.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Great Little Attachment!, July 6, 2010
By S. Nelson
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This thing is GREAT! I have a mountainbike with classic Kirtland Tour Packs. One of them is a bar bag.
I had a hard time finding headlights that would be tall enough to shine over the bag, without glaring back in my face - the bag has a clear map-pocket on top.
So I tried The Topeak Bar Extender.
I had to fiddle with it, a little, to get it snugly onto the bar, but once I got it in place, even the low-profile lights I have are high enough. And I've even got room to mount my computer.
Some folks might have a problem with the mount being hard to tighten, but I see No design flaw in the device.
Not all handlebars (or other bars) are of the same girth. Some are narrower. Sometimes you also need a little more GRIP.
I keep around an old tire tube - got a puncture that I couldn't seal, so I replaced the tube. But I KEPT the damaged tube (if you don't have one, hit the bike shop, and ask if they have an old dead tube they can part with).
I cut a strip from the tube, cleaned off the powder, and wrapped it around the bar. Then I put the mount on top of my custom rolled rubber flanging. Fits snugly, and stays where I want it.
And it works GREAT!
Hmm... Now I just need to mount my coffee cup holder...
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Great Gadget!, April 14, 2010
By E. Tom (Texas)
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Such a cool little gadget! I bought this to mount a Sigma bike computer/heart rate monitor on. The computer is wireless and has to be within a certain proximity range to both the transmitter on the front fork and the heart rate monitor belt that you wear around your chest in order to get accurate readings. After a couple of trial locations, I found it worked best if I mounted it at a right angle to the handlebar stem, angled to the left side and somewhat parallel, but lower than the left side handlebar on my bike. At this location, the readings are very accurate and it's very easy to see and use the computer. The Topeak Bar Extender is very easy to install, is well-built and is very sturdy once installed and it looks great too. The design offers excellent flexibility for mounting just about anywhere at various angles and lengths. Highly recommended!!!
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Bike accessory bar, March 22, 2010
By PHskater (Santa Rosa, CA)
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I use this bar extender to mount a dual lamp headlight as my handlebar ran out of room with reflector, GPS, and ground based speedometer, odometer, etc. Holds my light perfectly.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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 Good flexible extender, June 22, 2009
By pg (pg)
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It is easy to install, and it is the only flexible extender in the market. I am using it to mount my two lights on it. This is my second one that I bought. First one broke after 6 months of use. I have a mountain bike and travel 50 miles daily obn it. Most of gadgets that I buy for my bike last about 6 months and so due to the abuse thay taqke. if you take care of this extender, it should last you a long time.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Versatile and sturdy, December 17, 2009
By Dan Payne (Mulvane, KS USA)
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I am very impressed with the Topeak Bar Extender. It is very sturdy unit, and its versatility allows it to be mounted and adjusted in a number of ways. I tried it in several different positions and was able to fine tune it until it held my accessories in the best possible position.
I looked at other bar extenders, but this one is by far the best one around.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Well built product, August 15, 2009
By CPR (Herndon, VA USA)
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Product works great, very flexible. The one thing missing is adjustable length, needed 1 more inch for it to work, ended up going with RAM mounts
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Does exactly what it is supposed to do, January 12, 2009
By Mountain Commuter (Los Angeles)
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Yep it does exactly what it is supposed to do. It fits nice and secure and it has many different angles and positions so it is very versitile. The only thing i would change on this product would be to put some kind of barrier at the end of the handles so things won't slide off.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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It does what I expected, but I need another 2 inches., July 15, 2009
By ShoNuff00007 (Chicago, Illinois)
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It does what I expected, but I need another 2 inches. I cannot seem to find a longer one.
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Bar Extender, April 18, 2009
By Deany (Wisconsin)
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Waste of money. Mounting bracket is too small and the bar needs ends on it to keep the attachments in place.
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
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Does what is says, and works super!, May 8, 2011
By Bill
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I have a road bike, and needed a little more space on my handlebars for my gadgets. This did the trick. Very solid mount (careful not to "over" tighten). Went on a small bike tour this weekend and it held up fine, did not move, and stayed very secure (it has a droid x phone mounted on it) so that is very heavy compared to most applications on a bicycle. I would highly recommend it and would buy again if the need arises.
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Great extension, December 4, 2010
By Timothy J. Patton (CLAYTON, OH, US)
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Moved my headlight onto the extender, which added room to relocate my computer for better visibility. I love this thing. Topeak continues to come up with well thought out products for cyclists. I love this thing!
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Space saving., August 1, 2010
By David Lewis Lee Jr. (Denham Springs,Louisiana in the United States(USA)
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I love this item,it leave some extra space for my mirrors,speedometers and my bike lights.I would recommend this to my friends.
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broke on first ride., March 13, 2011
By P. Himes (Okemos, MI USA)
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I put the bar extender on and thought it was great with all the ways it can be adjusted. Then, toward the end of my first ride with it (~2 hours), it just snapped. The shiny chrome-looking bit connecting the base to the bar extension appears to be metal, but in fact is cheap flimsy plastic. I'm just glad I was less than a mile from home and my computer wire and air zound tubing kept it from falling into my wheel. I didn't think my air zound horn bit, cateye strada cadence computer and small headlight were too much weight, but I guess I was wrong. Do not waste your money on the cheaply made piece of junk.
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Stays put, solid construction, June 28, 2010
By mamuschka (Minneapolis, MN USA)
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In contrast to other gadgets of this type, the Topeak BarXtender has stayed in place and held my light and GPS without any trouble. It is also easier to mount.
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A great help on my trike, April 24, 2010
By recumbent rider NJ (New Jersey)
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I needed something strong to support my neck-rest on my recumbent trike and this product is not only strong it is highly adjustable. It was extremely easy to install and adjust to the position I needed. It would be great as a light or computer mount also, which it was intended for. I will be getting another for my computers.
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Works with recumbents too, April 1, 2010
By Sir Francis Dashwood (NH United States)
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I wanted a way to mount my Sigma computer with my Windcheetah recumbent trike, as the handle bar area is tiny. The flexibility of the Topeak Bar Extender worked perfectly and I can now see how fast I'm speeding around town.
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vinnybubbareno, December 1, 2009
By James A. Schmidt
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I really like this bar extender,why? because you can move and make ajustments in anyway you want,I won't buy anything else
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didn't fit well, February 25, 2010
By amazon user (Chicago)
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Tried to mount in on my recumbent and it just didnt fit anywhere quite right.
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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Real Estate, June 22, 2011
By Joe
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Handlebar real estate is precious. This extender attached to my quill stem and sets my headlamps (2) below my handlebar bag. I works perfectly for me
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Works like a charm, October 25, 2011
By E. Lacey (Shrewsbury, MA United States)
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The Topeak Bar Extender is a versatile, multi-purpose, item that can be used to attach many items to your bike. It can connect to your handlebars or saddle post and can be used in multiple configurations to position nearly any way you need it. It attaches with just the use of an allen wrench, but also requires an allen wrench to change the configuration (angle, etc.) of the extension "bar". The extender comes in 2 pieces-- a base piece that you can leave permanently attached to your bike, and the extender piece which you can add/remove as you need. For example, I use mine to attach my cycling map. When I am riding without need of a map, I leave the extender at home and just the base remains attached to my handlebars. I have very few complaints about this item, other than I wish the rubber strip used to grip the handlebars/saddle post was just a bit longer as my handlebars are wider and the metal loop used to attach the base is able to scratch my handlebars unless I use something additional. Not a big deal-- just a minor gripe.
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Broke First Day of Use, September 30, 2011
By Michael1234
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On my first trip using the Extender, I attached the extender to my front handlebar and then attached 2 six inch Cree flashlights to the extender. I put my bike on my car and dropped my car off for service. I bicycled out of the repair shop's parking lot after dropping off my car. No more than 15 feet of the repair shop parking lot, I heard my flashlights hit the ground. The thin bar that connected the two parts in the picture had broken into two pieces. The part attached to the bike was still attached. The part where you put flashlights was on the ground. What a waste of money! FYI - That thin bar is not solid metal. The core is made of something that breaks very easily.
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Very nice, August 22, 2011
By M. Detlefsen
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Easy to install, does the job satisfactorily. A useful addition to my bike. Would have been nice if there were some sort of gimbal arrangement to allow fine-tuning the position, but that's a minor nit.
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Works well. Easy to use, July 28, 2011
By Harry L. Spatz (Lexington, MA)
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I use this on my recumbent bike to mount my Garmin Etrex. I mounted it to the left side of the handlebar, out of my line of vision and where I can easily reach the Garmin with my left hand. With a little practice I angled the mount and articulated the post so that the Garmin is pointed toward my face so I get minimal reflections back to me and can see the display day or night. This has held up fine for the 600 miles or so I have used it so far and stays in position, but I think that it might be a mistake to mount something much heavier than the Etrex on it.
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versatile little attachment, July 25, 2011
By Knowledgeable Dude (Tucson, AZ USA)
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I purchased two of these to assist with mounting a couple things to my wheelchair. All of the available mounting surfaces on my wheelchair were already used, so after a little out-of-the-box thinking and browsing on Amazon I had an idea. By attaching one of these to a bar that is out of the way, I was able to improvise a mounting surface for a handlebar mount for an iPhone. This allowed me to put my iPhone within my reach despite my very limited range of motion, and in an easily viewable position. Now it is easy to see the display allowing me to use a speedometer app, a navigation app, check the latest bus schedules, watch a movie on Netflix, or simply send a few text messages to friends.
I even got some questions from my wheelchair provider during some repairs, when they noticed how I was using these bar extenders, with the specialist thinking about using this piece of equipment to help others with difficult mounting situations and limited mobility. I think that's pretty cool for something designed to give you a little more handlebar room on a bike for mounting things like speedometers and headlights. I may actually use the second unit I purchased to mount both of those on my chair as well! The multiple mounting and configuration options this unit provides makes it that much easier.
I don't know where I would be if Amazon didn't have things like this and many other obscurities all in one place, and easy to find for great prices.
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I mounted 3 lights on this bar extender, July 18, 2011
By Kenneth Vetter
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I love this bar extender. I mounted this bar extender under the handlebar stem. I mounted a 1600LM light which mounts with a O ring type mount to the center. On each side of the the center light I mounted LED flashlight type bicycle lights. Each of the lights has a high, low and flashing option. This gives all kinds of lighting options for just about any condition. It looks cool too. Another great product from Topeak.
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Topeak Bar Extender Works!, November 4, 2011
By Al DeForest
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I really needed to get my headlights off the handlebars. Just couldn't get them aimed properly so I searched quite a while and chose the Topeak Bar Extender. There are fancier aluminum billet machined extenders but pretty pricey. I have used the Topeak for two commutes so far and after going a bit tighter on the clamp it works great. I'm on the back roads and there are some big bumps and some areas that really rattle the bike. Two lamps mounted solidly, centered up and aligned. More than adequate adjustment range for the lights and the attachment clamp.
I'd recommend this extender.
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Vey useful., December 3, 2011
By Ernst
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I have purchased several of these and this item is what hooked me on Topeak products.
I have a bike light that interferes with the spedo so putting that light on this extension jets the light forward of the handle bar and allows the spedo to work right.
Also this allows me to adjust the light as I see fit. Sometimes I want the light to aim down the road and sometimes I want the light to not shine into the eyes of the on-coming so it makes it a simple adjustment for me.
I also have one mounted rear with a small headlight facing aft and I set that to flash and point that down to the road.
Around here folks have rear-ended motor assisted bikes and just bikes along the roads even when they are in the bike lane in the dark,
They all say they didn't see the bike until it was too late,
With a topeak extender and a light flashing white rear I have not been hit so there is another good use of this.
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Well Designed Light and Cyclometer Bar Extender, November 7, 2011
By jtdunc
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I mounted this bar extender under my handlebar stem down in the front so that I could mount a pair of USB rechargable LED headlights lower to the ground and of of my handlbar cockpit.
It can be used in a T-shape or a straight bar configuration.
Once you get it installed with its clamp, its on there rock steady. Now worries. Have 500 plus miles with this xtender installed. has not moved. Very happy.
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seems sturdy enough...so far, January 3, 2012
By landscapearchitect9 (NY)
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just attached it the other day. Have two Planet Bike Blaze 2Watt LED Headlights attached to it. Haven't ridden with that configuration yet, but seems like it will hold up just fine. will amend this review if there are any issues. otherwise, i'm happy with it.
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More flexible than expected, but scars handlebars, December 29, 2011
By Albert W. (Fort Collins, CO)
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I tried this out on my bike as I was running out of space on my handlebars. I moved a headlight and a backup light to this bar extender while leaving a bike computer (speedometer) and a bottle cage/cupholder on my handlebars. The product looks reasonably well built and felt fairly sturdy for lighter components. I didn't and wouldn't try to put a bottle cage on it, although one of Topeak's pictures shows one way to do it.
The product can be adjusted quite a bit more than you might think. These are the degrees of freedom starting from the end attached to your bike:
1. Rotate around the handlebar or frame (infinitely adjustable)
2. Rotate the post (90 degree intervals only to line up with the sides of the square base)
3. Change the angle of the metal arm (fixed positions only at 45 degree angle intervals with an indexing nut)
4. Change the angle between the metal arm and the crossbar where your accessory will be attached (again fixed positions with 45 degree angles)
5. Slide the rod axis from the center to the end of the crossbar
I actually chose to mount my extender in a weird way to get my lights above all of my control cables. It was on the left side of the handlebars on a sloped area, with the crossbar tilted at an angle to level it and slid it to the end of the arm (see my uploaded picture). This is in contrast with most of the photos attached here where the extender is on or near the centerline of the bike and in a symmetrical arrangement. It wasn't quite straight due to the 45 degree angle restrictions. But, it was able to do the job there quite nicely, and felt like it wasn't going to come loose.
On the negative side, it would have been nice if the indexing nuts were designed to allow more angles for (3) and (4). I saw one reviewer mention that he'd removed the indexing nuts for this reason, but I didn't try this. The other negative came when I wanted to take the thing off and move it. There is a screw which tightens down the collar on your handlebar or bike frame, and this screw points toward your bike. I don't have a torque wrench to tighten it as precisely as indicated in the instructions. I had tightened it down so it wouldn't move. However, when I took it off to reposition it, I found that the end of the screw had bit into my handlebars, leaving a circular 5 mm diameter scar. It wasn't simply cosmetic, as the scar had very sharp edges probably capable of cutting skin if you grabbed them while riding. I later had to file these down for safety reasons. Maybe someday the bars will want to rust at this location too. There is a rubber pad, but per the instructions, you're not intended to mount it under where the screw hits your bike handlebar or frame. Also given that it was able to gouge out metal from my steel handlebars, it might not be enough to really stop the screw from doing such damage. It's this last item which caused me to give the product 3 stars. If it hadn't, I've have given it 4 stars.
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Well made and stable, December 20, 2011
By zzzal
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I got this bar extender to replace Minoura 4.5-Inch Long Handlebar Swing Grip. The problem with the other extender was that it was not stable enough.
The Topeak extender is a bit smaller, but it feels sturdier. The metal tape gripping mechanism is pretty much identical to the Minoura one. It works well, but it is a bit of a pain to put on properly. You have to make sure you got it on the correct hole (there are 3) for the size of your bar. When you tighten it the first time, it may feel secure, but if the grip slides on the bar under load, you may have to tighten it a bit more. That's what I did, and now I don't get any movements, even on the biggest bumps.
The nice thing about this extender is the solid metal rod construction of the extension. It is very stiff, and produces no vibrations for me. The joint where the angle of the rod can be adjusted is made of metal, and one can tighten it securely without the fear of breaking a plastic part. That is one of the differences between this extender and the Minoura one. In Minoura, the joint is partially plastic, and tightening it gives a gradual feedback on the bolt as the plastic is tightened. On the Topeak extender, one can clearly feel when the bolt has pretty much reached the point of secure grip as the metal in the joint gives prompt and decisive feedback.
I am very happy with the extender. I use it for my light at night and for my GPS during the day. Putting both on at the same time would exceed the maximum specified weight of accessories that one can put on the extender, but I am tempted to try it anyway.
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Good product., October 23, 2011
By Spencer Little
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Works very well. The handle bar needs to be big enough, I needed to use electric rubber stripping to make it fit but it works. It is very sturdy and adjustable. I like it.
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Topeak Bar Extender, September 15, 2011
By I B Cookin (SF Bay Area)
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I ran out of room for anymore stuff on my handlebars (air horn, bell, computer and small blinking front light), so I got the bar extender. It took a few minutes to install, and I'm very happy with it. It's not light, but it is well made. I would definitely recommend the Topeak Bar Extender to a friend.
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Product review, September 2, 2011
By James
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This is a good product its very easy to install and the instructions are very easy to follow I recommend this product if you want to make space on your handlebars
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ok..should also swivel, August 13, 2011
By allangideon
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Amazon was quick to ship and the product is reasonably well made. Great idea. I mounted my speedo and hi-power flashlight to the bar. Everything works great...except... the mounting bar does not swivel left to right. This is a problem with the flashlight. The Topeak Bar Extender is limited to the angle of your handle bar where you attach the unit. If that angle is wrong, that is when the flashlight is on and the beam is not directed ahead, that toooo bad. I had an extra flashlight mounting attachment that not only would hold the flashligh but would allow a left to right swivel so that I could center the flashlight beam straight ahead.
Everything else works.
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