Cork grips - are they any good?
08-09-21, 02:41 PM
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I use Planet Bike cork grips on all my bikes with North Road bars. They're by far the best option for a hot, humid, sweaty climate -- but they do start to look grungy really fast. I don't mind that. I've tried shellac, but it makes the grips slippery, which defeats the purpose.
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08-09-21, 08:35 PM
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To your point, it would be neat to be able to do this kind of reaming at home to fit bar-ends onto a wider variety of bars, but I have no idea what's involved in terms of tools and/or skills.
08-09-21, 08:52 PM
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well, some of the fancier 22mm bars (like the Choco mentioned here) are ready for barcons from the get-go; either by factory reaming at the ends, or using a stronger alloy that allows for thinner walls throughout.
To your point, it would be neat to be able to do this kind of reaming at home to fit bar-ends onto a wider variety of bars, but I have no idea what's involved in terms of tools and/or skills.
To your point, it would be neat to be able to do this kind of reaming at home to fit bar-ends onto a wider variety of bars, but I have no idea what's involved in terms of tools and/or skills.
08-09-21, 09:57 PM
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Cork grips look like something your stuffy rich grandpa would ride
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