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Ergon GS1 Leichtbau Grip

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MSRP : $39.95

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The GS1 Pro Race Leichtbau grip offers the optimized balance of comfort and performance required by top endurance athletes. Ergon's time-tested anatomical design relieves the pressure on the ulnar and medial nerves in your hands, while DirectControl Leichtbau rubber provides vibration damping and precise feedback.

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Submitted by Dave

Date Reviewed: April 14, 2012

Strengths:    I purchased these grips after my hands started hurting after using the Ergon GA1 grips. Those grips I could never position correctly. But, these grips are absolutely amazing. The small fits perfect in my hand despite my fingers being fairly long. If you have a large palm, I would suggest the large size. Once you get these dialed in, you can actually steer on the toughest of trails simply by placing pressure through your palm. It is pretty sweet, and so are these grips!

Weaknesses:    The only weakness I have found so far is the hardware used to tighten the ends. One of the bolts cross-threaded and stripped out, so now I am forced to find a longer bolt or buy a new set of grips. Since they are pricey, I am not terribly happy, however I can't find any other grip that I would want to spend money on. Also, the end caps are ugly.

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Buy these if you want a superb grip that will relieve hand pain, even if you are already using grips like the Ergon GA1s.

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Submitted by heartland a Cross Country Rider from Indiana

Date Reviewed: January 27, 2012

Strengths:    Comfortable! These grips keep my hands happy even on all day rides.
Relatively lightweight (for this type of grip).
Easy to instal and adjust.
And they're easy on the eyes, too.

Weaknesses:    None so far.

Bottom Line:

These are the best grips I've used to date! Couldn't be happier with how well they work. Like all ergonomic grips, they take a while to position. (Do yourself a favor and ride with an allen wrench in your pocket after you install them for the first time.) But after tweaking the angle a bit, these grips are supremely comfortable and supportive.

I bought the GP1 model two years ago after developing some hand pain during longer rides. I liked that model - it cured my pain - but the grip itself was a little too big. I have small hands, and though I bought the small size GP1, it was still a little too large for me, especially on technical descents. The GS1 has a smaller wing, and so it's easier for me to hold onto during technical descents while still giving me the same pain relieving support. I know that not everyone likes Ergons, but these grips work very well for me and are my favorite by far. If you've experienced some hand pain while riding, they'd be worth trying.

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Favorite Trail:   Hesitation Point

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $30.00

Purchased At:   Universal Cycles

Similar Products Used:   Ergon GP1

Bike Setup:   Trance XO

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