A good sturdy grip that WILL NOT TWIST under your hands. Give a firm base for pulling up, steering, etc. Just don't do my hands as well as the G/E grips did.
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Kahu
a Weekend Warrior
from Stockton, CA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2009
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Larger diameter for bigger hands, nice grip pattern, still grips when wet,easy to install, they lock-on.
Weaknesses:
kinda pricey, but well worth it.
Similar Products Used:
stock grips, novara method's.
Bike Setup:
GT Avalanche
Bottom Line:
These are Awesome grips!! Ive tried a few other grips and even compared these to the popular oury's, but the North Shores take the cake. They are super easy to install and adjust. My hands would sweat after long rides and the other grips I have used would get a little slippery, but the north shores still grip. Also the larger diameter of the grip stopped the problem of my hands going numb from gripping too tight. I compared the north shores to the oury's in the store and these grips felt better. Bottom line is if you have larger hands and want a comfortable grip, pick up some North Shores.
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AwP
a Cross Country Rider
from 904 Date Reviewed: February 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Ridgeling
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Champion Cycling
Strengths:
Oversized.
Got bigger hands? This is the grip that Lizard Skins designed for bigger hands.
Durable rubber compound but still grippy. Pleasant grip pattern that allows you to ride even without gloves.
Now available with black lock rings. Bling.
Weaknesses:
Those little lock on screws are known to strip. That's why a smart mechanic will use a good allen key and low torque and good technique. I mean, seriously, how tight does a two-collar lock-on grip have to be? I have never had this problem.
Similar Products Used:
Lizard Skins North Shore. (1st set)
Bike Setup:
XTC. X-9. Mavic Crosslands. BB7's. SLX cranks.
Bottom Line:
Great grip that is comfortable and grippy in big hands.
And you know what big hands mean?
Big grips.
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kiwijames
a Racer
from Lafayette, CA Date Reviewed: November 20, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Joaquin Miller Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Big diameter for bigger hands. Tacky when needed..just the right amount. Won't twist on the bars.
Weaknesses:
Don't lean your bike against your car...damn, the locks can do some damage.
By far my favorite grip. I have bigger hands and like to ride with a loose grip. These grips allow me to do that confidently. The pattern allows the very outer layer to be soft and grippy but the grip still retains a firm feel. They also seem like they'll last awhile.
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Jerry
a Cross Country Rider
from Pa Date Reviewed: March 15, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Lock on tight. Easy to remove and reistall for bar, brake, shifter upgrades. Don't get mushy in the sun. Lots of groves in the rubber to help keep your hands dry and oversized for a even better grip.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
stock and gels
Bottom Line:
They lock on and grip. What elso would you want?
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Chad
a Weekend Warrior
from Flagstaff, AZ Date Reviewed: October 11, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Sedona/Trail 100
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
No-slip clamp on, oversized, nice feel
Weaknesses:
They looked really gay when I first put them on, but not so much anymore
Similar Products Used:
K2 lock on
Bike Setup:
K2 Lithium 3.0 with a few ad ons that make it really heavy. Haha
Bottom Line:
I love these grips!! I bought them for two reasons: 1) Lock on, and 2) They were oversized. I really liked the lock ons that came with my K2, and when they wore down, I wanted to buy anohter set of the same ones. Performance didnt have any, and these were the only other locks that they had at the time (when I saw they were a bigger diameter, it was a bonus!!). The pattern is a little goofy, but I got over it. I feel like I have more control now over my bike, and will probabaly buy them again. I ride my bike everyday, and they have not worn too bad yet either.
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland Date Reviewed: April 8, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Very sticky, good solid feel on the bars
Weaknesses:
Screws strip out easy
Similar Products Used:
Regular grips
Bottom Line:
I have these on two bikes, my Turner 5 Spot and my Stinky Dee-Lux. I like them so far. I have stripped out ascrew or two. In one package there was only three screws and in the second package there were none. I guess you have to open them in the store before you go home. I was able to get better screws at my local hobby shop, DUBRO hex screws, they bite and hold better. lizzard Scins did send me a whole set for free so that was cool.
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Dwight Hopson
a Downhiller
from San Jose Date Reviewed: December 25, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Carlmont
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
These grips are amazing they give your bike just an over all good feeling. the grips are nice and big so they work really well for a guy like me with big hands. also the grips dont slip at all on the bar which is super nice to have when you crash in a wet spot.
Weaknesses:
None so far but i guess i will have to ride them for a bit longer to find out if there is any.
Bottom Line:
These grips are awesome i say if you want lock on go for the lizard skins
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