Best grips?
09-23-13, 07:50 AM
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I like my Ergon grips.
09-23-13, 08:54 AM
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+1 . Ergon integrates bar-end and grip to work together .
Phorm is a lower cost ergo grip from the same company .
Phorm is a lower cost ergo grip from the same company .
09-23-13, 09:06 AM
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I have the locking Ergon style, but in leather, on a straight bar MTB. Luv'em, and everyone who rides the bike feels the same way. There are a bunch of different styles on eBay in leather.
That Ergon shape is a winner.
That Ergon shape is a winner.
09-23-13, 12:07 PM
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Another good choice is Portuguese cork from Riverdell. A few coats of (amber) shellac and they'll be a bit more showy than the high quality leather grips but still not gaudy.
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09-23-13, 01:40 PM
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I'd say Ergon first but for what you want to do any BMX grip of quality will do nicely.
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09-23-13, 02:00 PM
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ODI Lockons are really nice grips. The Vans ones are kinda new, so maybe different? I'd probably go Gum Rubber with black clamps.
09-23-13, 02:00 PM
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Ever try ESI grips? I just put extra-chunky ESI's on Jones bars, I'm impressed. They are simple, but the firm foam compresses over distance and evenly supports pressure points...pretty good. I like the bigger diameter too.
09-23-13, 02:14 PM
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Oury's are plump & cushiony. Well, to my small hands anyway.
09-23-13, 05:22 PM
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Ergon grips are great for just riding around. Their cork grips look good. For jumps and stunts they do a technical grip.
09-23-13, 05:32 PM
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Do you have Big hands? Small hands? Do you ride with Gloves? No gloves? Padded gloves? You say you want grips for jumping and mountain biking, are you looking for a Lock on? Do you care about the Color?
There's a reason there are so many grips on the market...
There's a reason there are so many grips on the market...
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