In stock · MTB bar ends
Hand Lock V1.
€35 per set · incl. VAT · €12 shipping in the EU
Bar ends you lock your hand into. A plug with a flange at the end of the bar, so you can loosen your grip and your arms tire less on the way down. For enduro, downhill and e-MTB.
- Lock your hand in, relax your grip
- Less fatigue on long descents
- Protects the end of your grip and bar
- Recessed bolt, so nothing scratches
- Designed and made in Denmark
- In stock, ships with GLS within 2 to 3 business days
30-day arm pump guarantee. Ride Hand Lock for 30 days. If they don't help, send them back for a full refund. You only pay the return postage.
Secure payment by card, Apple Pay or PayPal. 14-day right of withdrawal.
What you get.
- Price
- €35 per set, incl. VAT
- What it is
- A plug with a flange for the end of the handlebar
- In the set
- Left and right Hand Lock with expander and bolt
- Fits
- Bars with an inner diameter of 17.4 to 19 mm and grips with an open end
- Size
- 74 × 56 mm per flange
- Weight
- About 34 g per flange
- Material
- Flange in PA6-CF, carbon-fibre-reinforced nylon. Silicone expander
- Tool
- 4 mm hex key
- Torque
- Max 4 Nm
- Bolt
- Recessed, so nothing scratches
- Made in
- Denmark, in the workshop in Sorø
- Shipping
- €12 flat to any EU country with GLS
- Dispatch
- Within 2 to 3 business days
- Payment
- Card, Apple Pay or PayPal
- Right of withdrawal
- 14 days
- Spare parts
- Available separately
Will it fit my bar?
The bar
Fits bars with an inner diameter of 17.4 to 19 mm. Measure at the open end of the bar if you are unsure.
The grip
The grip has to be open at the end. Grips with a separate plug in the bar end fit straight away: pull the plug, push Hand Lock in.
The tool
A 4 mm hex key. Tighten to 4 Nm at most. The bolt sits recessed, so nothing scratches.
Closed grip? Here is how to open it.
- Check that the bar is hollow at the end and measure the inner diameter. It has to be 17.4 to 19 mm.
- Cut the end wall off the grip with a sharp utility knife, flush with the end of the bar.
- Clear any rubber out of the bar so the expander can go all the way in.
- Push Hand Lock in and tighten with a 4 mm hex key to 4 Nm at most.
Does your grip have a hard end cap or an outer clamp? Write to me before you cut.
Why I made them
I needed them myself.
I missed bar ends when I was riding in Austria. Long descents day after day, and I could not get hold of any. I have tried what is on the market, and it is not bad.
But I wanted something slimmer that locks the hand in better. So I drew my own, printed it, broke the first ones and kept going until it sat the way it should. That is V1.
Lucas Berthelsen, Stage Union
Blueprint
How it is built.
Tap the drawing to see it full size. The labels are in Danish.
- The flange is the part you see and touch. Shaped so the hand rests well against it.
- The expander sits inside the bar and presses outwards when you tighten.
- The bolt pulls it all together. It sits recessed in the flange.
- The end piece closes the end and holds the nut.
The first versions in PLA broke, so V1 is printed in PA6-CF.
Bar plugs, classic bar ends or Hand Lock?
Bar plugs
Small plugs that close the end of the bar. They protect the bar but give your hand nothing to rest against.
Classic bar ends
Horns that stick out from the bar and give you an extra hand position. Mostly for XC and touring, rarely for enduro and downhill.
Hand Lock
A plug with a flange. It closes the bar like a bar plug, and the flange gives the edge of your hand something to lock against on the way down.
Questions about Hand Lock.
What is Hand Lock?
Hand Lock is Stage Union's take on bar ends: a plug with a flange that sits in the end of the handlebar. The outer edge of your hand rests against the flange, so you can hold the grip more loosely. It is not the classic bar end that sticks out like a horn.
Does it help with arm pump?
Arm pump comes, among other things, from clamping the grip hard for a long time. Hand Lock gives the edge of your hand something to rest against so you can hold on more loosely. Suspension setup, lever position and fitness matter just as much.
What is the arm pump guarantee?
30-day arm pump guarantee. Ride Hand Lock for 30 days. If they don't help, send them back for a full refund. You only pay the return postage.
Will it fit my bar and grips?
Hand Lock fits bars with an inner diameter of 17.4 to 19 mm. The grip has to be open at the end. If your grip is closed, you can open it. See the steps above. Not sure? Send me your bar and grip model before you buy.
How do I fit it?
Push Hand Lock into the end of the bar and tighten the bolt with a 4 mm hex key to 4 Nm at most. The expander presses against the inside of the bar and holds it in place. The bolt sits recessed, so nothing scratches.
Is it for enduro, downhill and e-MTB?
Yes. It is made for enduro, downhill and e-MTB and for long descents where you stand up and hold the bar for a long time.
What does it cost, and what is shipping?
€35 per set (left and right), including VAT. Shipping is a flat €12 to any EU country with GLS.
How do I pay?
By card, Apple Pay or PayPal. Payment runs through Stripe, and you get a receipt by email straight away.
When will I get it?
Hand Lock is in stock. I ship with GLS within 2 to 3 business days, and you get an email when the parcel is on its way. Allow about 4 to 7 business days in total to Germany, Austria and Sweden.
Can I change my mind?
Yes. You have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the day you receive the goods. The terms explain how.
What is it made of?
The flange is 3D printed in carbon-fibre-reinforced nylon (PA6-CF). The expander that clamps inside the bar is silicone. Designed and made in Denmark.