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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Iron Mountain
Date Reviewed: July 28, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Yellow Jacket at Levis; Fumee north ridge | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Great grip, shock absorption, smells like silly-putty, light, understated appearance, gloveless=OK | | Weaknesses: | They tear easily when you hit trees (mostly my fault) | | Similar Products Used: | All sorts from way back | | Bike Setup: | Gunnar Ruffian SS with bicycle components on it | | Bottom Line: | These are an excellent upgrade. They are light, which is just dandy. I used to have tingling issues in my hands during long rides, and these grips have been very helpful. Combined with Bontrager Big Sweep bars, my hands and wrists have lately been much more chipper after rocky joyrides of death.
A few caveats for this otherwise perfect product: They get kind of slippery when I sweat on them, but not as bad as many grips I've used. I suppose I only notice because I ride them without gloves so much, they're that comfy. They also tear much easier than Kraton grips when you misjudge tree spacing at speed. Despite these slight flaws, these are a significant performance upgrade if you are sick of sore hands or just want light stuff on yer bike. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from Mermentau
Date Reviewed: September 17, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Sam Houston | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | ESI website | | Strengths: | simple, simple, simple...no locks, allen screws, or goofy raised rubber graphics that you can't see anyway unless you are trail riding with no hands staring at your grips. in three months they have not budged, I have removed them twice, once to change a shifter and again to cut my bar, they are easy enough to remove and put back on. Price is also a plus. I use fingerless thin leather palm gloves and wet nor sweat can get my hand to throttle on them. | | Weaknesses: | I would like them thicker. Weight is not an issue when it comes to 51 grams a pair. They could be 0.0125" thicker for a few extra grams and be even sweeter. | | Similar Products Used: | yeti, race face, ODI, double-stick duct tape over roadbike tape (I was in a bind, and this is a great dry weather setup) | | Bike Setup: | 1999 Trek 6500 - 2 wheels,a frame, and a rider(along with other parts) | | Bottom Line: | The only reason I can think of why this product isn't a "Best Choice" is that it lacks "bling-factor". It beats all of the other grips in every area that really counts, except graphics and raised lettering. I can see someone with iced gloves needing some raised grips, but what fraction is that. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Carl Pay
a Cross Country Rider
from Sunny coast, QLD, Australia
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Mapleton | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | Value and grip, really comfy!! | | Weaknesses: | wish they came in more colors | | Similar Products Used: | LIZARD SKINS | | Bike Setup: | Stumpy fsr with xtr | | Bottom Line: | Had a rider recommend them and thought I would give them a try and was really impressed. Just a great product, really comfortable and take some of the vibration out of the bars, great grip too - no slip at all.
Definitely won me. Big 5 Chillies
All they would need to be perfect would be to come in lots of colors, as it stands it's black, blue or red (I want ORANGE) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Antony
a Cross Country Rider
from Englewood, CO
Date Reviewed: September 2, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | 401 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | ESI | | Strengths: | Supesoft and comfortable, great control, very light weight. | | Weaknesses: | A little touch to put on carbon bars. Use soapy dishwashing fluid and it's much easier and they dry in place. | | Similar Products Used: | Lots of other grips | | Bike Setup: | Lenz Leviathan 29er, Ibis Mojo | | Bottom Line: | This grips are amazing. I bought them for 1 bike to try and then had to buy them for all my mtn. bikes. They are super comfortable and even absorb significant trail buzz. The Racer's Edge model works great for small hands like mine. They never turn, even when riding in very wet conditions. The 3 pairs I own weigh between 48 and 51 grams each--superlight! So far they seem to be wearing well. They don't pack down or feel mushy and vague. This is a simple fantastic product. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Anthem Rider
a Cross Country Rider
from Cumming, Ga, USA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | Fort Yargo | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | esigrips.com | | Strengths: | Molds to hands, comfortable, reduces vibration and lightweight | | Weaknesses: | Tears easily | | Similar Products Used: | Giant Lock On Grips, | | Bike Setup: | Giant Anthem 1 2006 | | Bottom Line: | I was concerned that these grips might be too small or slip but am glad I ordered the edge vs the chunky. I can't imagine ever using anything else. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Grant
a Downhiller
from Castro Valley California,
Date Reviewed: March 11, 2007 | | Favorite Trail: | JMP | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | ESI online store | | Strengths: | Easy to install, great grip in all conditions, look sweet, people ask about them all the time. | | Weaknesses: | None so far! | | Similar Products Used: | Sefras, lots of stock grips, and a few others that have escaped my mind | | Bike Setup: | Iron horse 7point3, DOIII, RS Pearl 3.1, Funn vipers, WTB Dual Duty FR (wheelset) | | Bottom Line: | Great grips, switched them over from my HT xc to my FR/DH rig. Interested in trying the chunkys. Great grip in all conditions, they fade alitte, Really good price, Thinking about getting some for my roadie. I love these grips, IMO best grips on the market! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason Gun
a Racer
from Yucaipa, CA
Date Reviewed: November 24, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Angelus Oaks - SART | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Purchased At: | ESI | | Strengths: | Very comfortable, durable, attention-grabbing, etremely lightweight - oh, did I mention comfortable? - They are very comfortable, and "tacky" for a good grip (even when wet). | | Weaknesses: | Only 3 colors (hope to see more Gary). Oh, I need to see if they will fit my fishing poles too - if not, you need to come up with those (waaayy better than cork or foam). | | Similar Products Used: | You name it - I've tried them all. | | Bike Setup: | Cannondale Scalpel (24 lbs of bicycle bling), Schwinn Homegrown Single Speed (20 lbs), Cannondale Six13 (full DA), Q-Roo TT bike, Santana Tandem | | Bottom Line: | It's a simple concept that works extremely well. The inherent properties of silicone appear to be perfectly suited for this application. My hands are less tired after an epic ride, leaving me more energy to sprint to the finish line. Additinally, neither my hands nor the grips slip (even when wet). In fact, I have ESI stuff installed on my TT bike's aerobars, my tandem & Roadbike. This product is great - the company ships quickly, and is now being carried at many local shops (at least in Cali) - but, that's nothing USPS can't fix. Buy them for all your bikes (I did), you'll love 'em! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
allison
a Weekend Warrior
from So Cal
Date Reviewed: November 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | IE Bikes | | Strengths: | Very comfortable, cheap, light weight. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Stock specialized grips when bike was new, and Oury ODI. | | Bottom Line: | I just purchased a new set for my new bike. I love my old grips (actually put a new set on my old bars as well). They're great for taking away discomfort and they're pretty soft. I had a lot of issues with my ulnar nerve on my right hand/arm when I first started riding and I got these grips and use Specialized BG gloves with ulnar padding and don't have issues anymore. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Shane schreihart
a Racer
from Woodstock, GA ,USA
Date Reviewed: July 11, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Pinhoti | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Purchased At: | Outspokin Bikes, Woodstock | | Strengths: | These grips are the most comfortable I've owned,less hand and arm fatigue than any.If put on an aluminum bar it's like having the vibration dampening properties of an expensive carbon handlebar.Extremely light too! | | Weaknesses: | What ever! | | Similar Products Used: | bontrager xxx,salsa,road tape | | Bike Setup: | Gary Fisher custom build hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Once you put your hand on them you won't go back to another grip! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a Racer
from East Point , GA. USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Purchased At: | Out Spokin Bicyles , woodstock ,GA. | | Strengths: | Very light weight , easy to install, very quishey and comfortable.Reasonable price. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey WCS foam grips | | Bike Setup: | Dos Niner, white brothers magic 80 fork , Monkey carbon SL riser bar, King Rasta headset,XTR drive train , Avid Ultimate brakes, RaceFace Dues cranks with Eggbeater SL pedals ,white industry hubs with sapin race spokes and Stans ZTR rims , Salsa rasta Ti skewers, Maxxis Ignitors ,EC70 seatpost | | Bottom Line: | TRY IT YOU"LL LIKE IT ! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ellen
a Racer
from Atlanta, Georgia USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | all trails | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | The feel of them! Very shock absorbing but not too thick. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | many, many kinds | | Bike Setup: | Yeti asr-sl XTR Crossmax | | Bottom Line: | Thes grips are the best I have ever used. They dont slip around and are extremely light, shock absorbing and the thickness to fit my hand is perfect for me. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Derek
a Racer
from Georgia
Date Reviewed: July 9, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Bear Creek/Pinhotti | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | direct | | Strengths: | Easy to install, superlight weight, durable. Easy on hands when racing 6+hour events plus the added vibration dapening. | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | odi, specialzed, yeti... etc | | Bike Setup: | 06 Specialized marathon, Manitou RSeven Platinum Fork, FSA Carbon Mega Exo Crankset, Race Face Carbon Riser Bar, Easton Carbon Seat Post | | Bottom Line: | AWSOME GRIPS for long epic rides. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Brian
a Racer
from Tucson
Date Reviewed: May 15, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Trail 401 Crested Butte, CO | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | esigrips.com | | Strengths: | WOW. These things work great. I race XTERRA and do so withour gloves a lot. No problems. They last forever, never slip, and don't loose their tackiness in the wet and mud. | | Weaknesses: | None whatsoever | | Similar Products Used: | Most anything | | Bike Setup: | Titus Racer-X, Titus Ti Hardtail | | Bottom Line: | Get these. Go to ESIgrips.com. You won't regret it. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Evan
a Racer
from Dallas, Oregon
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Waldo Lake | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | ESI | | Strengths: | No throttle grip even in Oregon winter. Superior grip in all conditions. Unbelievable comfort for the longest rides. Get better with age and last very well. | | Weaknesses: | You will never be confortable with something else! | | Similar Products Used: | Grab-on; ritchey. | | Bike Setup: | Bianchi IBex; XTR group; Notubes rims/rotors; SDG saddle/post; Syntace stem/bar; Kenda tires. | | Bottom Line: | Best grips available. Super comfortable with or without gloves. No glue hairspray paint etc and they NEVER spin. Surface breaks in with age and they feel even softer and conform to individual hand shape. Material absorbs high frequency vibration better than rubber and isolates the rider from fatigue on long/rough rides.
The best grip I have ever used in 15 years of racing! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
luis toro
a Cross Country Rider
from canarias
Date Reviewed: May 6, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | the next one | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Purchased At: | esi web . | | Strengths: | very light , super absorvent , very thin , you can use it whyout gloves | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | ritchey wcs , bontranger , odi | | Bike Setup: | specialized sworks , xtr full , sid etc | | Bottom Line: | just try this one and you will never going to change it . Before one year of hard use , its look like the first day , when you ride wet it dont slip . | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ty Kady
a Cross Country Rider
from Brea, CA USA
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$16.00 | | Purchased At: | JAX Bicycle Center | | Strengths: | These grips absorb vibration and offer superior feel and comfort. Rain or Shine, they offer the tackiest feel I have encountered. For riders that prefer not to wear gloves,these are the grips for you as they offer superior control. | | Weaknesses: | I have yet to discover any. | | Similar Products Used: | Serfas Crux Grips, Serfas Connectors and Profile Designs | | Bike Setup: | Trek 9.9. Easton EC90 Carbon Bars/Thompson Stem, ESI Grips | | Bottom Line: | You can't go wrong. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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