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ESI Grips Chunky Grip
Product DescriptionThe unique cell structure of silicone creates an amazing dampening effect. Silicone conforms to your hands and shifts the pressure evenly across palms. ESI Silicone MTB Grips and Road grips are engineered one side thicker for absorbing shock and vibration, with the opposite side thinner for bulk-reducing comfort.
User Reviews
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wasabiboi Date Reviewed: June 12, 2013 Strengths: ~dont fade in color ~light weight ~socks up the vibration ~fells GREAT even with death grip Weaknesses: ~if you throw your bike around, you will rip them. Bottom Line: 
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Joe Bananas Date Reviewed: March 14, 2013 Strengths: Comfy and nice looking "no logo" design. Perfect balance between cushion and good contact to the handlebar. Easy to install and don't know about how easy could be to remove since it's not in my plans due to the good experience with them. Weaknesses: A bit expensive for what they really are. Blacks are not that black and mostly dark grey. Bottom Line:
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Nrs1Rider Date Reviewed: December 25, 2012 Strengths: Soft and easy on the hands. I like riding with out gloves. Use them on a rigid SS and find them to give a little extra cushion. Also use them on a bike with suspension. Weaknesses: Do get chewed up in the event of a crash. Bottom Line:
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Greg
a All Mountain Rider Date Reviewed: December 13, 2012 Strengths: light, comfortable, solid feel and pretty cheap online direct from esi. super tight fit-great once on. Weaknesses: bar plugs didn't fit my inner diameter of carbon bars-even when hammered in with a rubber mallet the retention fins just snapped off-ie useless. super tight to get on, no flange on outer edge so not as good a feel as ourys but considering the weight, hard to complain. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: antelope canyon Duration Product Used: 1week. Purchased At: online Similar Products Used: foam race grips are closest similar product but these out class those by a mile. Bike Setup: mojo slr, revelation carbon fork, Xx1 groupo, 240/crest wheels, Reverb post, gobi saddle 
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RedBen Date Reviewed: May 31, 2012 Strengths: Inexpensive, reasonably comfortable, easy installation. Weaknesses: Slippery Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Similar Products Used: Stock Felt grips.
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metallicjester Date Reviewed: May 30, 2012 Strengths: they have a lotta colors and aren't to difficult to install. Weaknesses: might not be the most durable. time will tell Bottom Line:
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ProjectDan35 Date Reviewed: May 4, 2012 Strengths: Light weight, simple, very grippy! Weaknesses: Too thin for me, the end caps are brittle, they break if you try to take them off ( the part that sticks in the bar end does ). Finding the "thin" spot is rather hard, especially how they "cut" the grip at an angle at the ends. A little pricey for some silicone! Bottom Line:
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OLx6
a Racer Date Reviewed: May 1, 2012 Strengths: Easy to install, comfortable, long lasting, light, good grip, easy to clean, and inexpensive. Weaknesses: None Bottom Line:
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PeT Date Reviewed: April 26, 2012 Strengths: The right size for a medium sized hand, never slick, never move, easy on and off. Reasonable price Weaknesses: none Bottom Line: 
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dgw2jr Date Reviewed: April 25, 2012 Strengths: Somewhat comfortable, dont slip on the bar Weaknesses: Installation and removal is a chore. I just cut mine off. Too expensive for what they are. Bottom Line:
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DudeFace
a All Mountain Rider
from Kansas City, MO Date Reviewed: February 21, 2012 Strengths: Comfy for large hands, lots of color options, don't "throttle", very ergonomic, light weight, great price. Weaknesses: MIght tear if you shag a tree going fast Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: SMP Freeride Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $18.00 Purchased At: Ebay
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TCW
a Cross Country Rider
from Norman, OK Date Reviewed: January 5, 2012 Strengths: Fairly light weight, easy to install Weaknesses: Heavy compared to foam grips, uncomfortable, too thin, overpriced, delicate Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Clearbay Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $19.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: Various other grips Bike Setup: Tallboy carbon, XT/XTR, Haven wheels, Easton controls, XL frame, 25.7lbs. total weight 
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funnyjr
a Weekend Warrior
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: June 12, 2011 Strengths: None Weaknesses: The spongy feel does not allow for solid grip of the bar, its like you are on auto steer when you hit tight singletrack, not good. Definitely slows down your steering. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $18.00 Purchased At: ebay
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htfu_aaron
a Racer
from STL, MO Date Reviewed: March 23, 2011 Strengths: They're light and look good. Weaknesses: The grips tear easily. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Purchased At: Bike Surgeon Shiloh Similar Products Used: Only rubber grips, this is the only foam grip I've used. Bike Setup: 2010 Stumpjumper HT Experience Carbon 29er
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Oldeskuel
a Cross Country Rider
from WA Date Reviewed: October 23, 2010 Strengths: They are colorful. Weaknesses: These grips are complete garbage. They have no grip, and get entirely slick just from sweat. Any light spattering of rain and you will be grabbing onto your brake levers just to keep ahold of your rig! Also, the company's sales pitch is a lie. They provide no more padding/cushioning than any other set of squishy rubber grips I've used. And, your hands do not mold the grip as you ride. This is complete bs. Finally, the workmanship of the products is sub par. It is very seldom that I buy things online and feel like I was taken for a ride. I bought these based on reviews, and now wished I had seen a pair first--I never would have forked out $20 plus for them. They are literally foam tubes roughly cut on either end. They look like someone took a long tube of foam, hacked away at the end of them with dull scissors, and called them bike grips. After only a few weeks of riding, holes were forming from the weakness of the foam. The truth is, these grips are pathetic, and are not grips at all. Lastly, I e-mailed the company with my concerns, and didn't even receive so much as a reply. In trying to keep market forces working, I submit this review to do everything in my power to steer you towards a different brand. Hopefully you find a company that is honest and knows customer service. I have purchased some OURY grips to replace these. I cannot speak for them yet, but the it is obvious already, that they are of a much higher quality. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month Price Paid: $23.00 Purchased At: Online from ESI Similar Products Used: Federal, Intense, ODI, OURY, a variety of others i don't recall. Bike Setup: Cross country mtb
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