The Lizard Skins Peaty grips are racer Steve Peat inspired signature grip,The white grips come with anodized red and blue rings. Small diameter 115mm wide Weight: 113.3g/0.25lbs pair
Submitted by
Sir Chan destroy
a Cross Country Rider
from Birmingham, AL, USA
Date Reviewed: November 13, 2011
Strengths: Lock down tight, no movement whatsoever; extremely good looking - there is something to say for aesthetic craftmanship; customizable; yes, they are *super* tacky - but to me this is a strong point - when I'm barreling down a rocky, technical descent or navigating a tight rock garden, I want as much assurance as I can get that my hands are not going to slip...and they won't; clamps take a beating. Bottom line - they are relatively light, look great and will give you the confidence that your hands will not slip off of the grip, forwards or backwards. I never had that confidence with Ergons, which never did eliminate any numbness whatsoever...and the Peatey is just as comfortable if not more so. Oh, and I have the white grip with red/blue clamps - the grip gets hella dirty after just about every ride. But guess what? 30 seconds spent on each grip with Windex and a Scott shop rag and they look brand new again.
Weaknesses: Just a little on the thin side, but I have gotten used to it. Not much cushion, but as stated, they produce no more numbness than did the Ergon GS-1's I ran previously.
Bottom Line:
A little pricey, but they are more than worth it, so I'm giving fives all around. "High five!" -Borat
Similar Products Used: Stock this and that, Ergons
Bike Setup: Trek Superfly Elite 100 AL
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Submitted by
Cormac
a Cross Country Rider
from South Bend, Indiana
Date Reviewed: November 1, 2011
Strengths: Durable, won't move once locked in place.
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Pretty solid grips and comfortable. They will not move once locked in place. They do seem pretty tacky, which is good I'd imagine after just one 8 mile loop with these on the bike. I got em because I like the fact that they are lock-on and therefore easily removed when need be. Also the fact you can customize them anyway you want is nice. Put the value at 4 since the price is a little steep, but that might just be because of the customization.
Submitted by
desertrider83
a Weekend Warrior
from Arizona
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2011
Strengths: Sticky as hell
Weaknesses: Sticky as hell
Bottom Line:
This is my first pair of lock on grips. And they came with my bike. Mine are grey (grip) & black (lock ends) it is nice to be able to adjust easily, then lock down and not have to worry.
I dont get upset or worried about dirty grips, they are grips. But, these bad boys are so sticky, they ate through my tld gloves.
when I first started riding, they felt normal, but after some ruff mnt riding, it's like a layer has worn off, and they are super sticky to the touch.
it feels like there is glue on my grips, but when I take my hands off to see if there is something sticky on my hands, nothing.
make sure if you upgrade to these grips, you upgrade your riding gloves too, if they are old, they will be eaten by these grips.
cant compare to other lock on grips, I really like wtb grips, so I may switch to wtb lock on grips, not sure.
Submitted by
BaggiesOnly
a Weekend Warrior
from Ohio
Date Reviewed: May 31, 2011
Strengths: Comfortable, durable, and look nice.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I bought these after reading several reviews and wanted to put locking grips on my Trek 6500. I liked them so much I put them on my new Rockhopper Pro 29er as well. They leave my hands feeling better than any other grip I have used after a long ( 2 hour + ) ride. They grip really well and look nice too. I Totally recommend these if you want some nice grips for a decent price.
Submitted by
Greg01
a Cross Country Rider
from Burlington, NC
Date Reviewed: February 9, 2011
Strengths: Everything! This is the perfect grip. Super tacky, perfect for gloveless riding. Perfect for gloved riding. I have abused these and the grips haven't even slightly deteriorated (yet). These lockrings are serious. You can TRY to move the grips and just get frustrated at how weak it makes you feel. They also clean VERY easy. Little bit of rubbing alcohol and a shop rag and the grips will look brand new (I have the white Peateys and yes, they are actually still white after an entire wet winter season).
Weaknesses: Nadda
Bottom Line:
This grip continues to get the highest ratings, and now I know why. Very tacky, sufficient padding, cleans easy, and the lockrings just work. Period.
Submitted by
wongaling
a Weekend Warrior
from Cairns, Australia
Date Reviewed: October 14, 2010
Strengths: Look's sexy and tacky as a mofo, seriously i thought $45 was pretty damn harsh but as soon as i put them on my bike i have had no second thoughts.
Weaknesses: would've like a end cap crossed with an outer lock ring but her doesn't matter.
Bottom Line:
more expensive than my other two pairs of lock ons but well worth the price.
Similar Products Used: zero lock on's
maxxis lock on's
Bike Setup: specialized P.2 2006
Marzocchi dirt jam pro fork
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Submitted by
jrentie
a Weekend Warrior
from Broken Arrow, OK
Date Reviewed: August 3, 2010
Strengths: Everything about them... but to get more specific, They double locks don't move at all. When you put them where you want them they stay put. Grips are sticky for gloves, but don't leave you with the gooey feeling when you're riding without.
Weaknesses: Can't think of any.
Bottom Line:
I will buy them again especially since you can customize them how you want. Others are writing about the colors and how they get dirty... welcome to MTN BIKING... get a roady if you want to keep your grips clean.
I plan to order the new ODI Troy Lee Design to test those out but that's just to say I've used them. I WILL go back to the Peatey's until LS comes out with something to top it.
Strengths: Easy to install, look great, comfortable and keep your hands on in any weather
Weaknesses: a little hard but mine are pretty worn
Bottom Line:
great reliable grips, last a really long time, look great feel great, recommended for trail riding AM anf maybe small downhill. With the white grips(what i have)all you have to do to make them look brand new is put some Gojo on them, rub em down and spray and dry and bam they look new!and they have a sticky layer on them after to give even more grip
Bike Setup: 2010 Yeti 575 and 2009 Intense Socom built up
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Submitted by
Tomer_Bueno
a Weekend Warrior
from Haifa , Israel
Date Reviewed: August 4, 2009
Strengths: Very Comfortable, Got The Right Size & Thickness For My Palms, Won't Move, Looks Awesome !
Weaknesses: Altough I Got The Grey Version, People Say That The White Ones Tends To Get Dirty Very Quickly.. I Have No Problems / Weaknesses That I Can Think Of..
Bottom Line:
Great looking grips that Won't move an inch, I do a lot of All-Mountain trails & sometimes a little bit of downhill, No Complaints once or ever.
The grips are "sticky" & a bit thicker than my old Race Face Lock Ons (I got big hands so it is more comfortable for me).
Someone wrote about the clamps getting bashed up - well, it happened to me to - I just got new ODI claps & It's All Good.
Get The Grips - It's A Good Choice.
Submitted by
JackG
a Weekend Warrior
from Valley Center, Ca
Date Reviewed: February 6, 2009
Strengths: superb look, great feel
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
you get what you pay for, yes they might cost more, but I believe they are worth it. these grips fit nicely in my hand and gives you better control from the solid feeling,from the way they clamp (no twisting) really connects you with your bars.The rubber compund is super tacky, so if you are looking to upgrade your grips, go for it I don't think you will be dissapointed.
Submitted by
TampaTundra
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa,FL
Date Reviewed: August 11, 2008
Strengths: -Soft and grippy but not squishy.
-Looks to kill.
-Rock solid.
-Great quality, fit, and finish.
-Very comfortable while still very grippy in all conditions tread/pattern.
-Not heavy at all, there may be some grips out there somewhere that are near weightless but these are not that much heavyier than stock basic grips.
Weaknesses: None really.....I got the white grips, with the red and blue clamps knowing that they would get dirty show it more than the grey alternatives and black stocks, but it is a mountain bike..what do you expect.
Bottom Line:
Like I mentioned before, they are white, and a soft rubber or whatever they are made of material. If you loose sleep over little specs of dirt you may have missed while hosing our bike down after a ride then just go with the Grey with red clamps. I can't get passed that people docked these grips several chilis simply because "O they are white and get dirty". Don't get me wrong though, I ride and push my gear fairly hard but do not abuse it. I like to keep my things looking good and close to new but things like grips( and white ones especially), tires, and maybe the drivetrain will get dirty and show wear easily.
if you are OCD about things being spotless, simply get the grey w/ red. These grips are better than I could have hoped for. They come in a pack with everything you need, grips(already mounted on the tubes), 4 screws, 2 end caps, and the 4 lock rings. Worth every penny, no point in doing any more upgrades to your bike if you can't control it due to grips slipping and sliding as well as your hands sliding off the grips, but then again that is a generic thing relating to all lock-on grips. These are a brand new grip so the price reflects that a little and ay not be the cheapest, but you deffinately get what you pay for.
Submitted by
Carlo
a Weekend Warrior
from Nice, France
Date Reviewed: March 12, 2008
Strengths: very good grip, stilish
Weaknesses: a little heavy. don't hope you'll keep them white !
Bottom Line:
These review is for the white red blue version, which is very stilish/patriotic (for english, americans, french...). Maybe a little heavy compared to others, but the grip is very good and they old perfectly in place. On the other hand, if you buy the white version, you'd better wash your hands, wear medical gloves and never fall, cause otherwise they will turn grey on the first ride, and it's a pain in the ass to clean them. oh, they're quite expensive, too.
