Submitted by
lemons
a Weekend Warrior
from Manchester UK Date Reviewed: July 6, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Thick. Nice colours. Soft.
Weaknesses:
Not wide enough for big hands.
Similar Products Used:
Race Face GoodnEvil. Stock giant grips
Bike Setup:
Giant xtc. Rockshox reba.
Bottom Line:
I bought these as all reviews and forum posts I could find recommended these grips for riders with big hands. They measure appox 120mm wide (or is that length?), but the part designed for your hand to hold onto is only 100mm wide. Maybe I'm some sort of freak, but my hands are wider than 100mm.
So I have gone back to my old ragged Race Face grips that are about 135mm wide and a little thicker than the Ourys too.
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Submitted by
Dial Tone
a Cross Country Rider
from Southern California, USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Chino Hills State Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
Helen's Cycles
Strengths:
Inexpensive, light weight, soft rubber good on hands, very grippy
Weaknesses:
gets dirty very easy, too soft rubber wears a hole too quickly
Similar Products Used:
Stock Bontrager and Redline grips, Oury Lock On's and ODI Rogue Lock on
The Oury MTB grips were used on a '08 Redline Monocog 29er.
These Oury slip on grips are probably the best slip on grips in the market. Its inexpensive, light and comes in different colors to match your bike, and now including glow in the dark. The soft rubber absorb some vibration and is very grippy even when wet or with bare hands.
Because of the tacky rubber material, it gets dirty very easily. Handlebar ends will also cookie cut a hole through the soft and thin rubber of the grips easily too.
Installation was easy, one side just needed glass cleaner and the other side hairspray. The side that installed with glass cleaner did twist a tad but that was probably due to rider's death grip (Loaned the bike). The side that installed with hairspray did not twist or throttle but took a day under the sun to dry.
Before installing on the bike, drop a dime inside the grip. That will prevent the handlebars from eating through the grip ends.
These are the next best thing to lock on Oury grips!
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Submitted by
Shmoo
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Date Reviewed: June 13, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Price, softness, ease of install, comfort.
Weaknesses:
n/a
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager...stock grips that came on my bikes.
Bike Setup:
08 Fisher Big Sur
Bottom Line:
No need to have gel gloves with these grips...I lost a lot of feel when I wore gel gloves with these. On the other hand, I'm not a huge fan of gel gloves anyhow.
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Submitted by
Bigtime
a Weekend Warrior
from Oceanside, CA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Soft without being weak or wearing out too easily.
Weaknesses:
Not easy to install, but then again they don't slide around.
Similar Products Used:
Slimwalls, Renthals (two left MC grips).
Bike Setup:
"Vintage" GT LTS
Bottom Line:
These are really comfortable grips without being too squishy. I install them with a blast of contact cleaner and they slip on then get tacky. I add a little stainless safety wire to each end since I tend to tear off the ends often, even with bar-end inserts. They're about the same diameter as a lot of street motorcycle grips so they feel natural to me. Don't be afraid to try different grips til you find what you like. Its one of the cheapest things to change on your bike and can make a real difference in how you feel when you ride.
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Submitted by
kemal
a Weekend Warrior
from Lincoln, NE USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2009
Favorite Trail:
LF1
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Soft. Sticky. Clean with 409. Low wrist pain/numbness. These grips are fine with wet hands. Take years to wear down.
Weaknesses:
Don't come in Celeste. Kinda big for some hands. Too expensive for OEMs to just put on stock bikes.
Similar Products Used:
I heard there were other bar grips. Tried Richey Comps back in '90.
Bike Setup:
Many bikes with flat bars ranging from folding city to electric to mountain.
Bottom Line:
A solid performing product with a good price for being made in USA.
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Submitted by
Ghetto B
a Cross Country Rider
from Fairfax, VA Date Reviewed: May 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Dirt
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Strengths:
Best grips ever!!! I will never use another grip, and whenever I try someones bike with out them I am blown away at how much their grips suck!
Weaknesses:
Too Awsome!
Bottom Line:
The only grips you need
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Submitted by
mister_dmac
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlottesville, VA Date Reviewed: May 7, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Strengths:
Sticky, doesn't slip on bars, great for riders with bigger hands, CHEAP, light, choice of color.
Weaknesses:
As many will tell you, bar end cuts through the rubber over time, especially if you're crashing or resting bike on its side a lot. Just Put a nickel down there or better yet, just cap your handlebar ends before you put them on.
Similar Products Used:
Yeti, Intense
Bottom Line:
For the price, these are the only grips I will ever use. I have big hands, so the thickness works for me, and they stay sticky in wet conditions. Never found a need for lock-on grips, and these have never slipped. I love the wider ring of rubber on the outside, makes me feel more secure in the cockpit for whatever reason. Choose your color and never look back.
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Submitted by
nynoobie
a Weekend Warrior
from NY Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
seem to be holding up well so far, comfortable, cool look
Weaknesses:
you definately have to put the nickels in the ends before you put them on or you will have cookie cut holes. I had to glue mine down. These are no biggies and dont affect performance.
Similar Products Used:
original schwinn grips
Bike Setup:
01 schwinn red rocket
Bottom Line:
cheap,feel good,look good ... a no brainer. A super value imo. Giving 4 chilis for overall just because Ive only had them a short time and want to see how they hold up for the season.
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Submitted by
Frans Hamsteder
a Weekend Warrior
from Finger, nc 28001 Date Reviewed: April 20, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Uwharrie
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Everything
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
ODI
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Pro-Caliber
Bottom Line:
In the past, rough rooty down hills have caused my hands to hurt very badly. I only use a 80mm fork so limited travel added to the degree of discomfort, but these grips have re-made my setup. No more hurting hands, even with a stiff hardtail frame and a short travel fork.
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Submitted by
verlon
a Racer
from Minnesota Date Reviewed: December 10, 2008
Submitted by
-eddie.
a Cross Country Rider
from sptbg SC Date Reviewed: November 17, 2008
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
bike wagon
Strengths:
EVERYTHING!!!!!!!! I haven't even used my gloves since i've had them. They're so soft and plush. And they look super swanky in what ever color you buy them in. I believe i'll keep buying these as long as they keep making them.
Weaknesses:
They discolor very fast, what was a sky blue is now a stormy cloud grey.
Similar Products Used:
too many
Bike Setup:
schwinn homegrown
Bottom Line:
buy buy buy
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Submitted by
Renovatio
a Weekend Warrior
from Chico Ca Date Reviewed: September 20, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Soft, grip-able, reduced some vibe, comfortable
Weaknesses:
None noted
Similar Products Used:
too many to count
Bottom Line:
I use Ourys on everything that has handlebars-simply because they're the most comfortable grip I've ever used. Whether it be atvs or pvcs you can't beat the comfort or quality. Also, some people say that ourys are for a larger hand and while this is true, my hands are a medium at best and I don't have a problem
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Submitted by
Jerome
a Weekend Warrior
from Florida Date Reviewed: September 11, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything in Fraser, Colorado
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Ebay
Strengths:
Soft. Cushioned. Best suited for large hands.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
None. Why switch?
Bike Setup:
2005 Specialized Enduro loaded.
Bottom Line:
I've tried them twisty-no glue-and not twisty-plastic ties.
Either way: KISS. Keep it Simple Stupid. Durable, soft grips that are inexpensive but not cheap. What else can you ask for?
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Submitted by
mtbnachos
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego Date Reviewed: August 3, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon, CA
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Comfy, durable, looks, lock-ons, color options
Weaknesses:
Pricey, built for larger hands
Similar Products Used:
Race Face, Lizard Skins
Bike Setup:
Vassago Jabberwocky full rigid
Bottom Line:
So far the best grips I've used. They add plenty of cushion for my hands & arms but not too plush. I bought the Lock-on versions and I love them. Don't think I'll ever go back to regular grips.
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Submitted by
jkid82592
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: July 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Cunningham Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great feel, soft grips, love the way it makes the bike feel.
Weaknesses:
Nothing yet
Similar Products Used:
Ironhorse stock grips
Bike Setup:
Ironhorse warrior hardtail, mostly stock
Bottom Line:
Definately better than my old ones. Feel good on my hands too.
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Submitted by
stib
a Weekend Warrior
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: June 27, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Soft, big, cushy grips for riders with larger sized hands.
Weaknesses:
Poor grip when wet.
Bike Setup:
Turner RFX
Bottom Line:
This will be a review of the Oury lock-on grips. I've been a big fan of Oury grips and have been using them for a long time... I've always loved the softness and large diameter of the grips.
I was a little disappointed to find that the lock-on version of the Ourys do not have the same softness nor feel of the regular Ourys. I believe the underlying hard plastic is to blame for the decreased cush. That being said, they still feel a lot better than my Ruffian lock-on grips, which seemed a little too small for my hands.
As I've said before, I've used Ourys for a long time. And while I loved them, I found two faults with Oury grips, one problem which was addressed by the lock-ons. The first was their tendency to slip and move around on my handlebars, even more so than other traditional grips that I've tried. The lock-ons by their design addresses this problem. The other is poor grip when wet. The large, smooth blocks offer little friction when wet. The Ruffians were much better in this regard. So for wet weather rides, I usually swap out the Ourys for the Ruffians. But since I ride in So Cal, riding in the wet usually isn't a big concern.
Bottom Line, Ourys are great. I had considered wiring my grips to my bars, but when the lock-on versions came out I ended up buying those instead. The grips immobility on my bars more than makes up for the slight decrease in softness. If you've got big hands, the Ourys are a great grip, either way and well worth the money.
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Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from NC Date Reviewed: May 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Kanuga, Paris Mountain
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Frank's
Strengths:
Grippy, soft and comfy, Lock-on option, colors with the non-locking version
Weaknesses:
Hard and slippery until broken in (about 2 or 3 rides). No color options on lock-ons
I ride the Lock-on version. I like them a lot. They're much thicker than the other grips that I had. Grips get tacky after they're broken in and feel very secure. Haven't had any problems with tearing or slipping AT ALL.
Combine these with a good pair of gloves and your hands won't hurt even after long bumpy rides.
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Submitted by
Nic.
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: April 14, 2008
After 2 days and 4 goes at putting them on, I ended up ripping them off ( which was easy coz they just would not stop twisting on my bars ) i used Turps to clean the bars and just chucked em back on, for some reason they just went on easy and stayed on very firm no wire needed. i am a BMXer and new to MTB scene and these grips provide alot of control and comfort similar to a Motorcycle grip. would recomend to anyone with wide hands and if u are getting sore wrists on a smoother grip.
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Submitted by
Jeffro
a Weekend Warrior
from Trophy Club Tx Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008
Favorite Trail:
North Shore, Irvay, Rockledge, Knob Hill
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
cycle speed
Strengths:
nice and soft, big block pattern for big hands people, grips well when wet or sweaty, doesn't tear when glued on with silicone if you swap bars ;)
Weaknesses:
funky colors
Similar Products Used:
odi, 909, scott, renthal, bell
Bike Setup:
Basic build, Giant 21 XTC1 frame, Rock Shox SID Fork, avid dual disc's, cheap shimano components, Mongoose rims, XTC hubs. 23 lbs. with 2 bottles of slime ;)
Bottom Line:
if you have big hands you will like these, but if you wipe out a like a noob much they will tear up easy.
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Submitted by
Zach Orton
a Cross Country Rider
from Loganville, GA USA Date Reviewed: March 30, 2008
Favorite Trail:
96 olympic, conyers ga
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
extremly grippy, easy on, shock absorbtion
Weaknesses:
maybe that they arent lock on,s but for the price who cares GREAT
Similar Products Used:
forte lock ons, yetis
Bike Setup:
access frame,full xt, bb7s, easton
Bottom Line:
great for the money suffer from numb hands and it seemed much better with these, i wear gloves but these as grippy as they are could easily be worn without
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Submitted by
Adz Rohowicz
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Mate! Date Reviewed: February 25, 2008
Favorite Trail:
The Pink Ravine
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Soft, gummy feel that absorbs a lot of vibration. I've got large hands and they don't feel like I'm hangin on to a toothpick.
Weaknesses:
None yet.
Similar Products Used:
After using these, the others aren't worth mentioning.
Bike Setup:
Trek 69er.
Bottom Line:
These are the best grips by far! A bit of metho and a hairdryer to get 'em on and you're set for anything.
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Submitted by
Juan
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago Date Reviewed: December 31, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Palos Heights
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
cambriabikes.com
Strengths:
very Durable. soft where it needs to be.
Weaknesses:
can't find anything wrong yet.
Bike Setup:
turner Flux with Sram x.0 build
Bottom Line:
i bought these grips 2 years ago for my cannondale. i's swapped the handles bars many, many times. these grips have put up with the swapping, and the spills. and yet these grips still look good,and still feel good.
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Submitted by
S M
a Weekend Warrior
from New York Date Reviewed: December 6, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Grippy, not sticky, doesn't rip up bare hands, enough cushion to put your weight on, nice shock absorption, cheap.
Weaknesses:
For 5 bucks who cares?
Bottom Line:
Look at the number of reviews... these kick ass.
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: December 1, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$12.00
Strengths:
Very low amount of slip on bars. Great in any weather. Sticks to hands with or without gloves.
Weaknesses:
Big for small hands.
Bike Setup:
08 GF HKEK
Bottom Line:
Grat grip for big hands. Just the right amount of "sticky-ness" for any conditions. Soft but just a little too big for me. I wish they made them in a smaller size. I would ride these grips forever if they didn't make my hands hurt after just a few miles. With that said, if you are looking for a bigger grip that will work great in any weather that is soft and sticks good, buy them.
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Submitted by
emerson?
a Weekend Warrior
from charlotte, nc Date Reviewed: November 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
usnwc
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
comfortable and sticky (but not too sticky). no more numbness! easy install with a couple of squirts of hairspray and and overnight wait.
Weaknesses:
about 1/2 inch too short. apparently i have wide hands?
Similar Products Used:
lizard skins, stock cdale grips
Bike Setup:
cdale prophet, lefty, ourys...
Bottom Line:
over 350 reviews and i'm compelled to post another?
the most important factor for me was the chronic hand numbing. oury solved my problems.
my hands would get numb often. i found myself shaking my hands out on the trail several times per ride. i installed the oury grips and it hasn't happened since.
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Submitted by
Daniel A
a Weekend Warrior
from Kissimmee, Florida, USA Date Reviewed: September 16, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
Bikeworks - Orlando
Strengths:
Think, good padding, comes in many colors
Weaknesses:
Keep comming of the bike or twisting; there is always a problem with them.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Enduro
Bike Setup:
08 Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
These would be decent grips if they wouldn't keep comming of all the time. One grip installed just fine and held up for a few rides but then came of. The other one just wouldn't stay on the bike to begin with. I tried just pulling them on, then I used Hairspray, then I tried 3M Glue, then finally weatherstriping glue and on the 3rd ride they finally broke on their ends.
If these grips were as solid as my original grips that came with my bike i'd give these a 4/5, but with all the fuss and troubles i don't think these are worth the money.
I'm willing to try the ODI lock-on grips (also from OURY) and hope for the best....
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Submitted by
Greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: August 27, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Strengths:
These are cushy grips, they look good and come in lots of colors, they are easy to put on, they seem to wear well, and they are a good price. Definitely not slippery, but not a gross tacky feeling either.
Weaknesses:
Uh, none really. I guess they pick up dirt easily, especially if you have lighter-coloured ones. Maybe a little tricky to get on, just be patient and use some hairspray.
Similar Products Used:
Canadian Tire / Schwinn replacements
Bike Setup:
32:18 SS
Bottom Line:
I do not have any reason to consider buying other grips. If you really feel you need lock-ons, maybe you should find an alternative to the Oury. That said, I put these on with some hairspray, smoothed the air pockets out (protip: this is easier with the clear ones cause you can see what you are doing), and they haven't budged after stomping up dozens and dozens of hills on my SS.
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Submitted by
Guvna
a
from fairfax Date Reviewed: August 22, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
spokes etc. / came with the bike
Strengths:
thick, fat, soft grip for big hands. cool colors
Weaknesses:
slipped on to my easton ea70's like a garden hose fits over a toothpick. these grips are large, they don't fit tight, and will need to be glued down before my next ride. what a pisser, new bars, new grips, and the darn grips don't even fit right. rubbish.
Similar Products Used:
serfas - great!
Bottom Line:
buy these grips if your an idiot.
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Submitted by
Ash
a Weekend Warrior
from Secret Harbour, WA, Aust Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Little Ovens & Grizzlies
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
ebay...where else?
Strengths:
Nice and squishy, bulky and good in wet
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Giant lock-ons
Bike Setup:
'06 Reign 1 with tubless verticals, PD-m540, Syncros bars/stem, Ourys!
Bottom Line:
Great grip..read hear that were too bulky and not grippy enough but have found the opposite. I have larger hands and these work great, easy to put on and stopped the dreaded numb hands that I was getting!! super plush!!
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Louisville Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
(This is for the lock-on version) Large diameter,tacky silicone feel,looks good,no twisting.
Weaknesses:
Wears faster than some grips.
Similar Products Used:
ODI Rogues,Ergon,
Bottom Line:
The best grips for my large hands with the best grip in wet conditions.
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Submitted by
Kyle Walsh
a Cross Country Rider
from Ames, IA Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007
Favorite Trail:
greenwood
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$13.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
These grips feel amazing. They are perfect for riders with bigger hands. They're very soft and grippy. My little finger used to go numb after riding for awhile until I got these. They come in pretty much any color you can imagine. They're very easy to clean since there aren't tiny little crevaces all over them.
Weaknesses:
The ends seem thin and weak. I'm afraid that my bars will start to cut through in time. I'm considering cutting them out and putting in some bar end plugs.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized, ODI, Haro
Bike Setup:
Kona Kikapu Deluxe with other stuff
Bottom Line:
These are perfect if you're looking for a fatter grip for your giant ape hands. They're inexpensive, soft, and look gnarly!
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Submitted by
james roney
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: June 3, 2007
Favorite Trail:
windsor bike park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Hampton Cycles
Strengths:
Great grips for DJ, stay gripping in the elements, and have this distinct MX grip feeling!
Weaknesses:
N/A
Similar Products Used:
kona cowan supreme grips
Bike Setup:
07 kona shred, mainly stock
Bottom Line:
these grips are one of the best on the market, they have a great grip feeling and make you fell your holding onto a big beasty KTM or something!!! these are great under heat on summer days and will not go sticky on you!
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Submitted by
mike maravas
a Downhiller
from va Date Reviewed: April 13, 2007
Favorite Trail:
brush mtn.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Super grippy wet or dry, soft, and large for people with big hands
Weaknesses:
no end caps..just a large rubber thing that might rip threw easily
Similar Products Used:
none, got them when i got my bike cuz the felt like my motorcross grips
Bike Setup:
DB Responce sport, RS pike, XTR drivtrain, XTR shifters and derailers. nothing left stock on bike except for frame(which is a beast frame)
Bottom Line:
grips are great, very grippy wet or dry, very soft and good feel in your hand, reminds me a lot of my motorcross grips. easy to install. just spray soem wd-40 on your bars slide them on and in about 10 mins the wd-40 has evaporated and they are rock solid.
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Submitted by
Daniel Howell
a Cross Country Rider
from Spokane, WA, USA Date Reviewed: March 17, 2007
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Soft rubber, great for big hands
Weaknesses:
ends could be a little stronger
Bike Setup:
Motobecane Fantom Elite, XT everything
Bottom Line:
By far the best value for the money. Actually, now that I come to think of it, they are probably the best grips on the market for those with large hands. I can ride for hours without my hands getting sore.
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Submitted by
P
a Cross Country Rider
from ATL Date Reviewed: March 9, 2007
Favorite Trail:
reno/flag/bear/deadman CB Co
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Thicker grips, good for larger hands. They last and last.
Weaknesses:
Rubber pieces on end of grips seem to grab trees worse than other types of grips
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
yup
Bottom Line:
these babies will grab some trees but they are pretty good grips. i got concerned about using glue on my carbon bars as well. decided to use an alcohol based gel hand sanitizer to install them. lubed up the bar with the gel stuff and slid them on with ease. alcohol evaporated and they were good o go.
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Submitted by
PABLO
a Weekend Warrior
from LOS ALAMITOS CA. Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
ALL
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Strengths:
I Been riding my oury's for over 3 years They are the most comfortable and durable grips grips on the market. Comfy,Soft,Sticky and Cool Colours
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
yeti
Bike Setup:
Any bike, DH,XC,FR,AM,SS...
Bottom Line:
I put them on every bike own. And i give 5 Chilis for its superior ride & feel.
Comfy,Soft,Sticky and Cool Colours!!!
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Submitted by
PABLO
a Weekend Warrior
from LOS ALAMITOS CA. Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007
Favorite Trail:
ALL
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Strengths:
I Been riding my oury's for over 3 years They are the most comfortable and durable grips grips on the market. Comfy,Soft,Sticky and Cool Colours
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
yeti
Bike Setup:
Any bike, DH,XC,FR,AM,SS...
Bottom Line:
I put them on every bike own. And i give 5 Chilis for its superior ride & feel.
Comfy,Soft,Sticky and Cool Colours!!!
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Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodstock, GA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Blankets Creek
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Sturdy feel, Thicker than most grips ive tried. Simple, clean looks.
Weaknesses:
None so far other than the fact that they are more than others ive used. I over paid at Performance but o well.
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey MTB Grips
Bike Setup:
Homemade Ritchey Fram, RoxShox Tora, Easton EC70, XT Drivetrain, Mavic 517 Rims, Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Bottom Line:
Nice grips, bottom line. Look simple and clean. The raised edge on the end is a nice touch. Id be hesitant to use rubber cement to install as im not sure what that would do to the finish on the carbon bar i have. I used a golfing trick, double sided tape and some grip solvent and slid the grips on like i would a grip on my graphite shafted driver. Atleast i know it wont damage the bar. One word of warning, these grips are a bit thicker than any others ive seen or tried. If you have small hands these might not be the best option.
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Submitted by
muya
a Cross Country Rider
from Oakland Date Reviewed: December 26, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Nice thick grip.
Weaknesses:
Knob on the end. Some may like this to keep their hand from sliding off the end. It's different than most grips.
Bike Setup:
SC Superlight
Bottom Line:
Installation tips: I have a carbon bar. I ended up using rubber cement - which you can get anywhere school supplies are sold. (Hairspray didn't work.) Rubber cement is cheap ($2-3) and easier to find than the 3M stuff Oury recommends.
It seems to be holding up well. I also like the idea of rubber cement because I know I can get it off the bar without too much work when the time comes.
1 - Insert nickel into grip and push to end. (Great tip from someone else - keeps the rubber from pushing into the bar end.) 2 - Put a healthy slathering inside the grip and then a lighter coat on the bar. When you put the coat on the bar, do this fast because it starts to set up fast. 3 - Slide the grip onto the bar and position. If the grip gets stuck on the way on, pull off quickly, clean up the surfaces and try again. 4 - Use a rag to wipe up any excess. The rubber cement rubs off easily. 5 - Repeat for other grip. 6 - Wait for ? (I waited overnight but rubber cement dries fast so, perhaps an hour or two.)
I suppose if you torque real hard on the grips, this stuff may come loose. I haven't had the problem. The rubber cement grips well to the rubber grip and to the carbon bar.
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Submitted by
chris
a Downhiller
from oakland, ca Date Reviewed: December 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
hank and franks
Strengths:
absorbes shock, easy to hang on to
Weaknesses:
if you ride without gloves, your hands will be covered in black rubber
Bike Setup:
super 8, super t
Bottom Line:
these grips are absolutely awesome. not only are they cheap, but they get the job done better than any other grips ive ever used. iam definately getting them again
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Submitted by
Daron Atkin
a Weekend Warrior
from Irvine, CA, USA Date Reviewed: October 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
The Path
Strengths:
Soft, thick, and very grippy
Weaknesses:
None
Bottom Line:
These grips are great but I'm writing this review because people are complaining that the grips get cookie-cutted by the end of the handlebar pretty quick. My suggestion I learned from motocross...put a nickle in the end of each grip before you put it on and it won't get cut through again!
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Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Sprain Ridge Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
beyond bikes
Strengths:
Thick Thick Thick! Doesn't move =)
Weaknesses:
Notice that lockons actually make the product work harder leading to premature wear
Similar Products Used:
Stock Bontrager Grips, and Stock GT grips (1994 Agressor)
Bike Setup:
Stock Trek 4900
Bottom Line:
My 8" long hand can't handle the stock Bontrager grips off my Trek 4900 - great grips, but not thick enough as it cramps my fingers by end of day. These Ourys rock! highly comfortable, soft, and sticky! Note that the lockons are good at what they do but that means the grips wear out faster b/c it's gripping so well - after 3 rides the edges of my grips are showing signs of wear, we'll see how long they last. just like automotive racing tires - the best and grippest won't be the ones that last the longest. overall great product!
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Submitted by
Mike
a
from PA Date Reviewed: September 25, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The Oury lockons are the best grips I've ridden since '92.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Too many.
Bottom Line:
For rigid SS riding these are simply the best. Get'm!!!
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Submitted by
charles
a Weekend Warrior
from san marcos, texas Date Reviewed: September 24, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Walnut Creek Park, Austin, Texas
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Tacky feeling, good diameter for L to XL hands. They look good and beefy.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2005 Trek 4300 stock
Bottom Line:
A true upgrade over the stock Trek grips. Amazing that such a minor change like this increases ride enjoyability. I also recommend the 3m weatherstrip glue (yellow snot glue). If necessary, mix with a little MEK or toluol to thin it so that glue will flow over entire handlebar surface. I definitely needed to glue these on but well worth the effort.
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Submitted by
Daniel Rodichok
a Cross Country Rider
from Gratz, PA 17030 Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
My Mountain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great Performance Shock Absorbancy Great Aesthetics Great Price
Weaknesses:
Absolutely none thus far.
Similar Products Used:
Bontrager King Earl
Bike Setup:
Trek Liquid 30 with SRAM 991 chain
Bottom Line:
I only wrote this review because I felt I needed to help all of the fools who keep complaining about the Oury's being a pain to put on. Don't use hairspray and don't use alcohol--isopropyl or methyl. The grips are really very simple to put on if you follow the manufacturer's suggestion of the back of the packaging. Use 3M weather stripping adhesive!!!!!! liberally on the inside of the grip. Twist the grip into place to be sure you get full coverage of the glue. Now, one last thing I learned from riding dirt bikes... Grips of this type do tend to twist. Take some stainless safety wire and twist it into place at the four natural indentations on the grip. You're done...should've been the easiest mod. you've ever attempted! Don't be a bonehead, you must use the weather stripping adhesive cement!!!
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Submitted by
Dan
a Weekend Warrior
from Williston,Vermont Date Reviewed: August 10, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
earl's
Strengths:
Grippy Comfy Shock absorbing
Weaknesses:
I can't marry them
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gunnar Rockhound,XTR,White Bros
Bottom Line:
Guy from Australia who said the lock-ons don't feel right hit the nail right on the head. They're too hard and not squishy or tacky. I cried for joy when the lock-ons were released, but I'm taking them off and putting the standard ones back on.
There are three musts for my bikes: Thompson stems, king headsets, and oury grips.
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Submitted by
Rich
a Weekend Warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: July 15, 2006
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
On Line Retailer
Strengths:
Comfortable, tacky, large
Weaknesses:
Wear out quickly
Similar Products Used:
Stock Trek and specialized
Bike Setup:
Specialized SJ
Bottom Line:
The grips were comfortable and tacky. The issue for me was after about 3 months they began to show wear at the ends. The handle bar edge began riping through the grip. After about a year I replaced them hoping that it was a manufacture defect, but the same thing happened again. It also happened to my friends after about 3 months. I hope to buy grips that will be as comfortable but don't wear as fast.
This grip is for people with bigger hands and can afford to replace them every 3 to 9 months.
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Submitted by
Ted
a Cross Country Rider
from Westland, MI Date Reviewed: June 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Various
Strengths:
Big grip for big hands with a nice tractor handle feel.
Weaknesses:
Difficult to get on/off. Hairspray didn't work, used 3M contact cement.
Similar Products Used:
Many. Will be trying the ouri lockon grips next.
Bottom Line:
I grew up on motorbikes so these grips remind me of mc grips. Having larger hands these give me a lot more control and I like the rough knobby grip. Had to use contact cement to keep them from twisting. Ended up using too much and melted out the ends but they don't move!
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Submitted by
chuck
a Cross Country Rider
from atlanta Date Reviewed: May 27, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
they do what they're supposed to for not much $
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
i can't remember it was so long ago
Bike Setup:
gt zaskar le
Bottom Line:
300+ reviews and i felt the need to add one more to the pile? don't even think about buying something else.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: April 4, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike
Strengths:
Excellent cushion & non-slippery
Weaknesses:
Tends to wear down moderately fast (might last a weekend warrior about 6 months)
Similar Products Used:
so many...
Bike Setup:
Haro XLS R5
Bottom Line:
The reviews below sold me to this product so i bought it. No regrets! Excellent cushion when coming DH! Did i say it was $10 only??
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Submitted by
ramilcp
a Weekend Warrior
from Whittier, CA Date Reviewed: February 26, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Online
Strengths:
Comfortable, nicely padded, doesn't slip off the bar.
Weaknesses:
Grips may be too thick for smaller hands. Can't use them with barends without some cutting.
Similar Products Used:
Serfas Connectors, Performance Generic,
Bike Setup:
IRO Mia! rigid single speed w/ EA 70 Monkey Bar, disc brakes and big all-mountain tires.
Bottom Line:
These really take the edge off the trail when you're riding rigid. As mentioned, these grips may not be for smaller hands, but I never found them to have a problem with my smallish hands (size S/M for men's gloves).
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Submitted by
Ben Briant
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: January 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Lysterfield
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Anaconda
Strengths:
Forget other review. This is it!
Very awesome grip. Can't get over how they perform so well. This grip would beat any other slide on grip for sure!
Weaknesses:
A B!tch to get on. You have to use glue to slide them on and make them stay. I had troubles getting them on, but eventually got them on. I used rubbing alcohol. (Denatured Alcohol or Metho).
Similar Products Used:
None. These grips were recommened by a lot of people.
Bike Setup:
05 Giant Yukon. Mostly stock apart from
2.35" Maxxis Ignitors Oury Grips
Bottom Line:
Great grip. Get this grip if you want a new slide on grip. Don't get the lock-on version. It doesn't have a good feeling to it. Its really hard. This Oury grip is squishy and grips to your hands so well.
I highly recommend this grip to anyone looking for some new grips!
Side note: Over here in Australia, everything is way over priced. They were $25 AUD to buy which I think is just way too much, but since these grips were the best, I just had to get them.
I wish there was a PricePoint or some sort over here in Australia.
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Submitted by
james
a Cross Country Rider
from castro valley Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
ace bike co
Strengths:
-very very cushy, -absorbs extra shock, -avaiable in many colors, -best grip I've ever owned
Weaknesses:
pain to cut the end off cleanly, slips when wet
Similar Products Used:
ODI Yeti hardcore Ritchey truegrip 1 and 2 Serfas
Bike Setup:
Kona Pahoehoe, GT zaskar LE
Bottom Line:
Great grips, very tacky get em' have gloves for sure for the rain
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Submitted by
Ben Briant
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Date Reviewed: December 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Lysterfield Lake
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Anaconda
Strengths:
Very grippy, works well.
Weaknesses:
The hardest grip to get on. I'm getting a bit annoyed with it at the moment. I've tried hairspray but it just slides all over the place, even when i left it overnight.
Bike Setup:
Giant Yukon 05.
Bottom Line:
Good Grips, just a b!tch to get on.
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Submitted by
Markus
a Weekend Warrior
from Karlsruhe, Germany Date Reviewed: November 27, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
MHW Bikehouse
Strengths:
Grips can be used without gloves, many colors available and an outstanding durability. The grips are very comfortable - even if you go riding for many hours.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Syntace Grips
Bottom Line:
I've tested many grips, but it's still one of the best grips. The styling of the grips is great and you don't get any problems with your wrists! Nice Price...
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Submitted by
Karl
a Cross Country Rider
from Minneapolis Date Reviewed: October 28, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
soft! tacky, comfortable
Weaknesses:
Slippery when wet, hard get stuck in place
Similar Products Used:
wtb, bob rolke's (ew)
Bottom Line:
Most comfortable grips I've used. I dont like wearing gloves, so these grips are where its at. However, they get really slippery when wet (mainly during races) and they stick to the bar very well. I'll try the ODI version next time.
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Submitted by
Jonathan
a Cross Country Rider
from houston, Tx, USA Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005
very nice product. A lot better than stock grips. I did 15 mile ride and 3.5 miles of it consisted of intermediate XC trail and my palm did not feel a thing. The design and material help to provide excellent grips. lovin' it so far and just hope it lasts long enough. Of course when it does wear out, i'll probably just get another pair. Great product for the price.
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Submitted by
Nicholas
a Weekend Warrior
from Nova Scotia, Canada Date Reviewed: March 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Local Dirt Park
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
8.00
Strengths:
I find the the grips are bigger than the other grips out there which for me helps grip on landings. the pattern on them works great with gloves. the and the rubber is softer than most other products. Most grips i have used wear in two months.
Weaknesses:
Kind of hard to put on but If you use two chopsticks held on to the handle bars, put the grip over them then pull them out. This will get your grips on with out lube.
Similar Products Used:
Not sure what the brand was
Bike Setup:
02 Giant Rincon, Zoom stem and 2inch riser bars. alex triple wall rims shimano drivetrain.
Bottom Line:
There great
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Submitted by
James
a
from Cranbrook, B.C, Canada Date Reviewed: March 29, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Calvins Crankeater
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
Gerick Sports
Strengths:
Cheap, cool colours, available with or without flanges, supper sticky compound, tuff.
Weaknesses:
To large of a diamiter for really small hands, difficult to get on, will twist unless safty wired.
Similar Products Used:
ATi Shwartz, Giant dual comp.
Bike Setup:
Specialized P.3, race face cranks, sun rims, Avid brakes, -the works.
Bottom Line:
If you want a cheap grip that will stand up to some tuff rides, get em now.
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Submitted by
Reilly
a Cross Country Rider
from palmer lake colorado Date Reviewed: March 5, 2005
Favorite Trail:
lost creek
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
strong durable material, thick shock-absorbing knobbs, stays on, good grip in almost any condition
Weaknesses:
as others have said, its kinda hard to get these grips on the bar, but with a little hair spray or even rubber cement the task becomes much less ominious
Similar Products Used:
stock giant grips, lizard skins, ritchy, ect
Bike Setup:
giant warp ds2-stock except with the oury grips and kenda kenetics 2.35 kevlar beaded tires
Bottom Line:
this is a sic grip, especially for the money. soft yet doesnt deform in your hand like some grips do. bottom line-get 'em. youll like 'em
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Submitted by
Matt
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: February 19, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Fantastic grip. Looks great. Feels great.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
well yes, i've gone through at least 15 types of grips.
Bike Setup:
Giant AC 2005
Bottom Line:
This is the best grip i have used. I think it will last a life time. I've gone through so many grips that its not funny. This grip has lasted more then a year, and has done very well.
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Submitted by
Gibbo
a Downhiller
from Adelaide, South Australia Date Reviewed: January 17, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Mk 1
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Strengths:
No wear, stay on. Great for anyone who wants grip.
Weaknesses:
Bit of a b**ch to get on without a lubricant or something somake sure you use a lubricant or something.
Similar Products Used:
Standard Specialized Grips
Bike Setup:
Specialized P2, Dirt Jumper 1, Blackspire DS-1
Bottom Line:
Get 'em!
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Submitted by
Sam Chin
a
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: December 27, 2004
Favorite Trail:
josephine peak
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Thick, soft, chunky
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Serfas, Specialized BG, lots of stuff
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Super GL
Bottom Line:
Great grip, honest price. Grips shouldb't be complicated, or expensive. I have long fingers, and these grips give me a lot to hang on to, so my hands aren't cramped after a ride. The softness of the rubber means my ride isn't ruined if I forget gloves. These are great grips, you can buy a truckload for the cost of some of their competition.
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Submitted by
BEN
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Date Reviewed: December 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Strengths:
they are nice and thick, sticky and gripy, never hurt your hands, heaps of cool colors, good price, last long
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
specialized grips,
Bottom Line:
these are the best grips they are nice and cheap and will last forever and the colors look sick on any bike. get some
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Submitted by
Laika
a Weekend Warrior
from Western Australia Date Reviewed: October 11, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
www.phantomcycles.com.au
Strengths:
Great feel, Sticky even in the wet, Hand filling, Good price.
Weaknesses:
None... Maybe the packaging isnt very fancy? ;)
Similar Products Used:
Stock Giant grips
Bike Setup:
Giant Upland, IRC slicks, Easton EA50 flat bar, Bar ends, Egg Beaters C.
Bottom Line:
I seem to be forever going up and down curbs and dodging pot holes on my Upland commuter and the Oury's have made a big difference over the stock Giant grips, very comfortable. I used hair spray to secure them and they haven’t slipped even in hvy rain so far. If I had a nice bike for off road I'd get the lock on versions but I've yet to have the std ones slip... These grips rock!
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Submitted by
Fabio Reyes
a Weekend Warrior
from Denmark Date Reviewed: September 13, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At:
Cactus Bikes
Strengths:
Great grip. Look cool. Soft material. Easy to install (lock on).
Weaknesses:
None until now
Similar Products Used:
Ritchey, bontrager
Bike Setup:
Azonic Saber
Bottom Line:
Just the best grips I have ever had!
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Submitted by
Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: August 29, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Bay Sports
Strengths:
Never spin, get even gripper when wet, very comfortable on technical decents
Weaknesses:
Zero
Similar Products Used:
lots
Bike Setup:
Giant AC Air lite, XT, Truvative, Psylo XC.
Bottom Line:
Buy these, you'll never go back to non-clamp on grips.
I was sick of all the moving grips I tried. They are great.
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Submitted by
Fred
a Weekend Warrior
from Cumming Ga Date Reviewed: July 17, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
price point
Strengths:
Easy to install, took 5 min.,(lockons)
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
various grips
Bike Setup:
2000 fsr enduro pro
Bottom Line:
Great feel, dont have to worry about these things spinning or your hand slipping when a little moisture hits them.Still has the great Oury feel only better.I like not having to think what is going to happen when i put a new pair of grips on and with theseyou just hold on.I think the lockons will make any grip feel better. I'm glad they finally got to the ourys.
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Submitted by
Christian Samlowski
a Downhiller
from Hayward, CA, USA Date Reviewed: July 10, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Northstar at Tahoe
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
various stores
Strengths:
+ Grippy surface (with or without gloves) in wet or dry + Ease of Installation (with ODI lock on system) + High durability and long life + Multitude of colors available
Weaknesses:
- Grips might be a bit too thick for smaller hands
Similar Products Used:
Yeti, Profile, Onza, Marin, Trek grips... nothing came close to Oury
Bike Setup:
04' Turner DHR
Bottom Line:
These are fantastic grips. I recently switched to the ODI lock on version of the Oury grips and am really pleased with their ease of installation and performance. They are really durable, and in the many years that I've had them on my bike, I've only had to change them 3 or 4 times. Price for them is fair, and on par with other grips out there on the market. Definetly a low-cost investment in the quality of your ride that you won't regret!
IMHO nothing beats Oury for grips!
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Submitted by
Hoon
a Weekend Warrior
from Santa Maria Date Reviewed: July 7, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
pedal power bicycles
Strengths:
these grips are so awesome, there's nothing better. Can we say scrumptulescent?
Weaknesses:
haha... right...
Similar Products Used:
stock grips mostly... useless, they were
Bike Setup:
Stock sugar 4+
Bottom Line:
Had these on my old gf mamba and they ruled. first thing I replaced when I got my new bike. If you haven't put these on your bike yet, then you're either retarded or don't know about them
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Submitted by
Adam Bawden
a Racer
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: June 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
C.B.D, studley park
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
MMMMMM, gripy
Weaknesses:
mmmmmm, none
Similar Products Used:
use anything other than oury's, never, how dare you
Bike Setup:
GT zaskar race, full rigid, damn light, ultimate messenger bike
Bottom Line:
On the seventh day god created oury's, for the handle on his hammer did break. God was so impressed with his creation he did sujest that mosses use 1 on his cane. Impressed by its grippyness mosses did claim had he would part any sea to get a replacement oury should this 1 ever wear (it did only once). God in all his wisdom named this Gods Grippy Grip of Greatness, witch later proved to long for a deciple to crave on the grip itself, thus OURY was born. The greatest grip ever produced
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Submitted by
Tauwolf .
a Weekend Warrior
from Toledo, OH Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Heritage Park, Adrian, Michigan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Bikeworks
Strengths:
Incredibly comfortable, lots of cushioning, looks great
Weaknesses:
I am not using the lock-on grip, so there is a bit of twisting
Similar Products Used:
stock grips for 1 or 2 rides.... *only* 1 or 2 before getting my ourys....
Bike Setup:
Mostly stock Giant Boulder SE. Panaracer Fire XC Pro 1.8 on the rear, Ritchey Z-Max Millennium 1.9 on the front. Other little random component upgrades like Eagle 2 Kool Stop brake pads, grips, etc.
Bottom Line:
Combined with a decent set of gloves, these grips feel *great*. Seriously, if you don't have these on your bike you need get some.
I'm getting a little bit of twisting in one grip, so next time I'll try the lock-ons. It's not really a problem, and I'm about to try some hairspay so that will probably stop it anyways...
5 flaming slugs. Period.
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Submitted by
Ken Anderson
a Cross Country Rider
from Tahoe Vista, CA, USA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2004
Favorite Trail:
TC-Watson Lake-Western States
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
123Bikes.com
Strengths:
Ooooooooo - dat feels goooood!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
Ooooooooo - dat feels almost tooooo goooood!!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
WTB torture devices
Bike Setup:
Trek VRX; Race Face crank and BB, Shimano XT cass; Judy XC 100mm; Fox Float R, Panaracer Fire XC; misc bits and pieces
Bottom Line:
Somebody else said it first - I can't find enough places to put these things. Single best upgrade I've done this year - since they're the first thing that comes between me and my ride and they're sooooooooo cush. I put one on the shift lever of my truck, and one on the turn signal stalk, and a pair on my lawn mower, and on the faucet handle of my kitchen sink, and there's one on my my seat post for when I have to traverse, and one on my torque wrench, and every time I see something long and hard I just want to wrap an Oury around it - Hello mister weanie! You'd look pretty buff in an Oury! All the girls'd like you just fine! I need mo chilis - I give this 10 chilis. . .12 chilis. . .all the chilis!
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Submitted by
dude
a Racer
from PA Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
michaux
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bushey's
Strengths:
sweet grip, give lots of damping,
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
specialized grips(came on stock), etc.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper fsr disk- stock
Bottom Line:
These grips are sweet. Theses are the way to go expecally if you have big hands. Now that i've tried them i won't put any other grips on my bike. Anyone who wants sweet grips should buy these.
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Submitted by
Jimmy Bucher
a Cross Country Rider
from Lynnwood,Wa-USA Date Reviewed: February 14, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$28.00
Strengths:
soft&tackey good feel.Lock on is the only way to go!
Weaknesses:
Winter in the NW is wet and we still ride here when it is raining and sloppy.They went on in July when I got my Trek.Thanksgiving weekend started slipping,not a good feeling.
Similar Products Used:
Stock ones on GT hrdtl and on Schwinn s-10fs
Bike Setup:
gt avalache hrdtl Trek lqd20
Bottom Line:
Get the lock on grips end of grief.The grips on hrdtl and S-10 I usedlug nut glue(3-m weather adhisive) they havnt mooved,but will be destroyed when I have to remove them.
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Matt
a Downhiller
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: January 9, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything narrow and dirt
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pro Motion
Strengths:
Oury Lock Ons Soft and sticky. No Movement. Easily installed. Choice of colors though only used black.
Weaknesses:
On long rides they not good without gloves. But are you riding hard or not?
Similar Products Used:
Only oury's.In 5 years been through 3 sets. Tried WTB,Coda and Grip tape - No good
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Gemini,Hayes Mag plus brakes with goodridge cables, 04 Marzocchi Z150 fr sl, aireal hubs,mavic xm 819 rims, and xt for the rest except for xtr derailer
Bottom Line:
These are the best grips around and they just got better with the advent of the ODI lock-on system. This fixes all the problems (not that there were many or major). Oury Lock Ons are soft n plush, easy to install, do not move, even when wet, come with end plugs and look super fly. Make sure you change them onto your new bike before you take it out the shop. Worth every cent and gram.
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Submitted by
ric
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Strengths:
Couldn't be any stickier. Soft, comfortable, funky range of colours. The only grip I'll use. Quite cheap too. Comes with a hologram sticker golly gee whiz!
Weaknesses:
Heavy. A bit fat? Might be a problem for the truly small handed... by the way you do know what they say about people with small hands right?... small gloves.
Similar Products Used:
Yetis, Lizard Skins, and lots of stock grips, ugh.
Bike Setup:
Merlin E-Stay Suspension, Gary Fisher Big Sur, Marin Muirwoods
Bottom Line:
I'm a weight weenie but despite how heavy these things are, they're still the first thing I spec out on each bike I own. I'd rather sacrifice the 100grams than hate riding for the blisters. Ourys can't be beat.
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Submitted by
Erik
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: December 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Siberia Creek/Gunsight
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Cache' from fame and popularity, large shock absorbing square pads
Weaknesses:
Not vented for easy installation, so they can slip (see below).
Similar Products Used:
OnZa Ules, Scott AT4Pro, etc...
Bike Setup:
Hardtail, carbon bars, Manitou Black
Bottom Line:
These grips have a very good "feel" to them. However, it's been quite an adjustment for me, coming off of years on more narrow diameter grips: I get hand-pump I've never had!
No issues with the rubber getting gooey on me.
A key failure in the Oury design is the lack of vent holes. If you attach them with hairspray, they'll stick like glue, BUT, if you don't punch a visible hole in the end of each grip, they'll trap air between the grip and the bar and they will break free and slip on you.
They are soft rubber, so I'd reccomend installing them OVER end caps: mine cookie-cuttered a hole on the first crash.
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Submitted by
Makilach
a Weekend Warrior
from Cumming, GA Date Reviewed: December 2, 2003
I love these things. They are very squishy, yet firm. Sounds odd I know but there is no better way to describe them. I had a mother of a time getting them to stick on my bars. Some people complain about wierd black stuff on your hands but I ahve not had this problem. Also I put them on over my bar end caps and have had no problems with them tearing. If you are hardcore you may want the ODI lock on version since it took me 2 weeks to get these to stick. Overall great product, very comfortable.
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Submitted by
Berf
a Cross Country Rider
from Ocala, Fl USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Santos
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Streits Cyclery
Strengths:
Feel. Nice and soft. Cost. Various colors aviable to match any bike out there.
Weaknesses:
None really. Maybe a little too thick for some of those with smaller hands. These are up to the indvidual though.
Similar Products Used:
Yeti, Stock Schwinn, Odi
Bike Setup:
Schwinn Homegrown (98) Kris king, XT/XTR drivertrain,Mavic 517's on Kris King hubs, Easton CT2 bar, and post 22.5 lbs
Bottom Line:
Overall nice grips. Very comfortable. Right now I'm stuck on my Yeti's, but after I wear those out I'll probably go back to OURY. The feel of these things is summed up in one word, "comfortable". The cost is not out of line either. Good choice for someone wanting a nice cushioned type, comfortable grip.
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Submitted by
mo jo
a Cross Country Rider
from greensboro Date Reviewed: October 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
owls roost
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$6.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
DA BEST,- BAR NONE- and I have tried them ALLLLLL!
Weaknesses:
NONE...not kidding...people say they tear easily and are Slippery when WET and GET DIRTY EASILY...WHAAAA WHAAAA...well what the hellll do you want? these people are the ones that get pissedoff when they get a flat and blame the tire company or dont WEAR GLOVES because they ride like they will never fall (puzzy's) or generally are in a pissy mood about some stupid crap CAUSE THEY DONT UNDERSTAND PHYSICS>...no such thing as a free LUNCH stupid fookers...but for $6-$20 you CANNOT GET A BETTER GRIP
kingdaddy redline SS with nothing original but the rims of course...salsa, ritchey, avid midrange good quality stuff
Bottom Line:
Grips are a personal thing, I and many many others love this grip. If you dont, you are a weenie-weiner-wanker like the ones that complain about their grips getting dirty. I wanta drink a 40oz Rheingold and peeyook all over those cry-babies, then make'em eat my CLEAR OURIES....with dirtonem.
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Submitted by
strong dog
a Cross Country Rider
from pgh Date Reviewed: October 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
old hoe gorge
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$101000.00
Purchased At:
all over this mofo
Strengths:
soft, supple, feels good against my silky calluses. hi tech space age shock absorbing rubber like material. drop dead looks in every color of the spectrum.
Weaknesses:
the fukkers move around a lot.
Similar Products Used:
ODI Mushrooms
Bike Setup:
mad-strong 8500sl with xtr & xt mechanicals and bf goodrich mudders.
Bottom Line:
best grip ever made, period. wish they wouldn't twist on me, but I'll forgive that when I'm 80 and still don't get numb hands when I'm bombing the trails at frick. I put them on everything that I grab; my bars, my refrigerator handle, my dog leashes, my steering wheels and sometimes my schlong.
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Submitted by
HTail
a
from SF Bay area Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Soft and grippy, mates well with thin padded gloves.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Odi, S-works, Ritchey
Bike Setup:
Truth/Romic/F100X/MavicSL
Bottom Line:
Nice grip, almost retro in style- like a reverse BMX grip with the flange on the outside. It can be a tad large (diameter) for smaller hands, but the cushion & grip is excellent. Definitely lends itself to more confidence on technical rooty/rocky trails.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from Aurora, IL USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Strengths:
These OURY Lock On Grips are the best thing since sliced bread. All I can say it is about time OURY came out with a lock on. They are easy to install/remove, even a complete moron could do it.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
I tried the ODI and hated them. I have been using OURY GRIPS for 15 years and hands down are my favorite
Bottom Line:
Get away from your computer now and go buy a pair.
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Submitted by
Nicky Boy
a Weekend Warrior
from San Jose Date Reviewed: August 5, 2003
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$9.00
Strengths:
Soft, Soft, and did I say Soft.
Weaknesses:
thin on ends, tears easily, but I guess they have lock ons now to solve that, havn't seen them yet.
Similar Products Used:
Salsa "juego de fuego", serfas
Bike Setup:
Heckler, Sherman Firefly, 5th Element
Bottom Line:
very redundant,(for you stupid people that means I'm repeating something that has been said over and over), but this is the best grip available at any price. Sooooo soft! No kidding it adds another dimension to your suspension. I ripped a grip a couple of weeks ago and replaced them with the Salsa "juegos" and had to take them off after one ride, apples and oranges. I don't have large hands and I have no problems, like a lot of reviews say. Serfas are the only other grip I like, similar feel but still not as nice as the Oury.
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Submitted by
Tom Graham
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary NC Date Reviewed: July 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hog Run - NC
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At:
Conte's - Richmond VA
Strengths:
Sticky... The shop I bought them from said they would give me credit towards different grips if I didn't like them. So I held their feet to the fire. I poured about 10 gallons of water on these things when I got them on to see if what everyone here said about them slipping was true. Neither one of them moved a millimeter. Will they hold up? I'm confident they will.
Weaknesses:
Hard to put on if you have never put on grips and don't know what they are doing...like me. :) Very sticky on the inside out of the package which made it hard to slide them on. I probably should have used some hair spray to help slide them on but seriously, hair spray??? Please! Since I'm a fanatic about my job and my bike, no woman will ever date me so I can mooch that stuff off anyone. And I certainly ain't ponying up my hard earned dollar for the hair spray companies and their army of skeleton-I-don't-eat-meat-supermodels.
They may not work for you if you have small hands. They are kind of large and squishy.
Similar Products Used:
The grips that came stock with my hog were Oasis grips; very thin but they lasted for 2 years
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500, stock drivetrain (not for long though) Everything else has been stripped and replaced as of last weekend with better parts.
I did cheat when I put these grips on. I cut a small part off my old grips and used it as a spacer between the grip and the brake mount.
Bottom Line:
Good grips so far. I have yet to have them slip on me at all. Probably a bit thick for riders with smaller hands.
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Submitted by
Hank Greene
a Downhiller
from Tustin Ca Date Reviewed: July 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
SJT to old san juan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Switchback Cyclery
Strengths:
sweet grip. Gnarly nobs, super thick and cushy. i bought them w/ the lock ons, and they havn't budged since i put them on. they work well in the dry weather here in socal. they're nice and thick so they absorb alot of the rattle that the fork doesn't pick up.
Weaknesses:
i've heard they slip when they're wet. and my palms are pretty sweaty (im a 15 year old "coming of age") but i done see why you cant just wear some gloves... which i would assume you'd want to do if it was raining anyways... go figure.
Similar Products Used:
ironhorse stock grips, 8 dollar crap grips w/ plastic locks, old ODI something-or-others.
Bike Setup:
03 Ironhorse sgs expert w/ JrT's, mavic 219, minion 2.5s all around, hayes hfx 9 all around. azonic easton t.h.e. cockpit. xt der. e13 guide (sweet). love seat.
Bottom Line:
these grips are good, there is nothing wrong with them that i have found. they are nice and soft, cushy and nobby. with lock ons, they will never move. get them. enough said.
peace
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Submitted by
Beezer
a Cross Country Rider
from Austin, TX USA Date Reviewed: July 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At:
Tsunami Cycles
Strengths:
Thick and comfortable grip.
Weaknesses:
Almost too thick and will be slick in wet or humid conditions or if you ride hard enough to break a sweat. (Everyone if your human and especially if you live in TX or other humid areas.)
Similar Products Used:
Giant factory grips
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC 2, Bomber Z.3, Crossmax disc, Next LP Carbon Crank, Avid Mechanical, LX/Deore mix and Thomson post/stem.
Bottom Line:
I would say that the grips are comfortable, but may generate a bad feel for those w/out L to XL size hands, especially when you are changing from a thinner size grip that you have become accustomed to and furthermore, they are very slippery (borderline sketchy) when they become wet. I'm talking wetness caused by rain, sweat or hummidity, anything that is wet will cause these grips to become slippery enought to make you think about it and if the grips are making me think, that is too slippery for me. Five for value (price is competitive). Three for ratings. (make a grip a little thinner and less slippery and they are a five)
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Submitted by
LIAudio
a
from Huntington Date Reviewed: July 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
supergo
Strengths:
great grip in dry conditions. Large diameter didnt cause numbness in my arms!!!!!!!
Weaknesses:
slippery when wet.
Similar Products Used:
a bunch
Bike Setup:
fisher h/t
Bottom Line:
get em unless youre going to be riding in >50% wet conditions or if you are a sweaty bastaard.
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Submitted by
Charles
a Cross Country Rider
from Tampa, FL Date Reviewed: July 3, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
Carrollwood Bicycle Emporium
Strengths:
Soft and grippy surface. come in yellow!
Weaknesses:
slide around on my bar to much. too thin, even with gloves... but that could just be my bar. I dont like the raised ends at all.
Similar Products Used:
salsa grips
Bike Setup:
GT XCR 5.0, heavily modified
Bottom Line:
decent grip, just too slippery on the bar in this humidity and not thick enough for my tastes. I like the salsas more. Can't argue the price at $10. Coming in yelow is a definate bonus,a nd the reason i got em in the first place (the yellow salsas werent in stock)
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Submitted by
Brown Teeth
a Cross Country Rider
from Morro Bay, CA, USA Date Reviewed: June 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Best cheapest grips can be had for 3$ for then ugly colors to 8$ for the black
Weaknesses:
Nice if they were a bit wider
Similar Products Used:
mosly thin cheapos
Bike Setup:
Mwrin Trail pro XT/XTR...
Bottom Line:
Great grips if you have larger hands and like softer grips, bought over 6 pair past 3 years for the stable, that should sum it up!
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Submitted by
Iam
a Downhiller
from Leicestershire, UK Date Reviewed: May 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Badby Woods
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
Metabief (France)
Strengths:
Nice and Chunky - I need something big I my hands...ehem! Soft compound
What can you say bout grips! These are nice and beefy for less of a grasp! and the design and compound makes them friendly for skin or gloves, rather than tearin your hands apart! - Lovely If only I could find a shop that sells them in the UK. (I need spares)
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Tom
a
from ithaca Date Reviewed: May 12, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
jenson
Strengths:
I bought both the odio lock jaws and these gripS and all I can say is - OH MY GOD! How cool are these!!! They make your bike look like a motorbike. I know it is hard to judge which grips are the best from pictures you see on manufacturers websites. Hell, the Mcdonald's bigmacs even look good in pictures - but have you ever tasted one? Ugh! These are by far the best looking - the most functional grip anyone could ever have. You don't have to cut your grips off your bars if you ever want to detach them - you just unscrew the lock jaw clamps and slide them off like butter
Weaknesses:
There really aren't any. They may be a little heavier than other grips - but they are HEAVY DUTY and definitely worth the extra grams. I'm not a weight fairy anyway
Similar Products Used:
crank bros. - just plain crap, WTB dual compound (axctually a very nice grip as well, but not in the same league as the oury). I also have tried some trek grips - which weren't bad and came with the bike
Bike Setup:
trek OCLV carbon
Bottom Line:
These are the best grips money can buy. If you are wondering which grips you should buy and have no clue - STOP HERE and trust me. You will not be let down if you order these. You will definitely love them as I do!!
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Submitted by
John
a Cross Country Rider
from Sydney Australia Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Maroubra Cycles
Strengths:
Big comfortable grips. Third dimension to suspension.
Weaknesses:
Slight twist in wet weather. When will they wear out so I can buy neew ones?
Similar Products Used:
Sintessi (Hard Hard Hard!), Giant,
Bike Setup:
Mongoose SX 6.7 hardtail with upgraded mech, running gear
Bottom Line:
Even after 6,800 kilometers riding four times a week these grips noticeably reduce transmittted road vibration with minimal wear and tear.
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ATBScott
a Cross Country Rider
from Castro Valley, CA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Can there be only ONE?
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Many different places
Strengths:
Super Comfy, Long-lasting, nice diameter for my medium to large sized hands.
Weaknesses:
Never have found any for me - possibly a bit heavier than some, but the feel and grip are worth an ounce or so to me.
Similar Products Used:
Pedros, Grabon, Ritchey, Specialized, you name it...
Bike Setup:
On all of my Mountain bikes (3)
Bottom Line:
These grips I have been riding with for about 8 years now. Had a set also on an old dirt bike moons ago (different pattern, etc... but still felt good). The grips are a bit large for some people's tastes, or those with small hands, but for most average sized persons it is just a matter of taste. They last nearly forever, unless you leave your bike outside or crash hard, in which case like all grips they may give up. Very reasonable pricing and have a great dampening effect for those high-frequency vibes that suspension doesn't take out. Weight weenies need not apply, as these are around 100 grams per pair, but all you all-day and more "fun" oriented trail riders should at least check them out. New Lock-on versions out now too for the huckers and severe-weather ride crowd! While the new Specialized Durango grip seems to look good, these are the baseline for all the grips I try - I keep coming back to them - wonder why I waste money trying others!
Keep the rubber side down!
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Submitted by
Mike Eckley
a Weekend Warrior
from Avon Lake,OH USA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:
wherever-whatever
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
BEYOND OUTSIDE
Strengths:
LOCK-ON,cusion,comfort,grippy
Weaknesses:
no gripshift length
Similar Products Used:
ODI ruffian lock-on,specialized,many other grips over the years
Bike Setup:
Blah Blah Blah
Bottom Line:
To fit my SACHS gripshift I ground the end down which has the little ridges on it. First I cut the grip where I wanted it to end right at the squares where the ridges stop, this also gave it a stock clean finish. Then I ground following the lockon bumps down closer to the grip where the squares start. Make two new bumps for the lock ons to hook onto and you're finished! Smaller grips...locks on both sides... look stock and fit gripshift. If you want better instructions email me.
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Submitted by
ryan
a Cross Country Rider
from baltimore md, usa Date Reviewed: April 18, 2003
Favorite Trail:
loch raven
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
work
Strengths:
worth the money comfy cool colors hologram sticker can cover blemishes cool factor
Weaknesses:
clear was outta stock at the time i needed a new pair lol!!!
Similar Products Used:
been so long since i used anythin else.
Bike Setup:
ibis alibi
Bottom Line:
this grips work, 2 many reviews 2 ignore. i wont use anythin else. heck, i even have a pr on my snowblower AHAHAHA!!! buy them!!!
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Submitted by
Adam W
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Maryland Date Reviewed: March 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Schaeffer Farms
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Nice and thick, come with cool holo sticker, available in a huge range of colors
Weaknesses:
If you leave them outside all the time on your crappy Dyno VFR cruiser beater bike that you only ride between classes at college for two years straight they will eventually come almost completely apart and will leave black residue all over your gloveless hands. You have been warned.
Similar Products Used:
Ruffian lock-ons, WTB, Raceface good 'n evil
Bike Setup:
Then: cheap Dyno VFR cruiser that got left in the rain a lot Now: Bianchi Grizzly, XT, z.2, thomson, king, blah blah
Bottom Line:
These suckers work. Props to Oury for coming out with a lock-on version. I'd get it, except hey, they also just released the grips in clear, and the MaxM bars on my Griz have funky patterns on them that I wanna show off. Since I've never had slippage problems (except on that silly cruiser) I'll forgo the lock-ons for now. Oh, also large amounts of respect to Oury for not fiddling with what works beyond minor tweaking like different colors or major advancements like lock-on technology - how many other companies (Shimano, in particular) can say they've successfully left well enough alone? Word.
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Submitted by
Rick
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Oury has finally come out with a lock-on grip. Actually Oury makes the grip and ODI makes the lock-on parts. Everyone who liked Ourys' except for them around moving on the bar, will love these.
Weaknesses:
None whatsover.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz XTR/Raceface/Blackspire/etc.
Bottom Line:
Still the best grip out there and even better with the lock-on system.
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Jon
a Weekend Warrior
from Glastonbury, CT Date Reviewed: February 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Killington
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint.com <---the best
Strengths:
Comfy, stay on one play on handlebar, don't wear down quckly, even in wet/snowy conditions they're still grippy
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Race Face Good n' Evil
Bike Setup:
2002 Giant AC2, full XT, Pyslo SL
Bottom Line:
These things are awesome. I've had two pairs now...theyre the only grips I like. I had a pair of Race Face Good n Evils and they moved around and were terrible in anything but bright sunshine. As for the Oury's, my fingers fit perfectly on the grip and I love them
$ 8.00
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