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Submitted by
munchi
a Weekend Warrior
from rock hill, sc, us
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | ann springs greenway | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | awesome fit on my hands, and on the bar! does not slip even when wet! | | Weaknesses: | none so far | | Similar Products Used: | wtb grips | | Bike Setup: | 2007 xam 2.0 jamis dual suspension mtb | | Bottom Line: | these are some of the lightest grips i have ever used and they fit better than any grip i have tried. very comfortable to hold onto even when they get wet. if you are looking to lighten the bar on your bike and have a nice looking as well as performing grip... this is it! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
appgap
a Weekend Warrior
from Green Mtn State
Date Reviewed: June 16, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | my woods | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | PricePoint | | Strengths: | SUPER light, comfy and cheap. | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | WTB grips | | Bike Setup: | Motobecane fantom trail | | Bottom Line: | Cheap, super light. Hard to go wrong. Lose 60 grams off the bike for a few bucks. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: February 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Palmer Park | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$8.00 | | Purchased At: | Criterium (LBS) | | Strengths: | These grips are light weight, last a long time, fit my medium-sized hand, and they are inexpensive. | | Weaknesses: | Must cut grips on long axis to remove (Be careful not to score the handlebar!); however, grips are can be reglued along cut using contact cement (a surprise); then reinstall. No other weaknesses observed. | | Similar Products Used: | Various Kraton compound grips (too slimey-feeliing for me). | | Bike Setup: | Specialized Epic, Easton Monkeylite bar, Specialized Cross-country full-finger gloves. | | Bottom Line: | I bought two pairs in 1996, one as back-up. I have not worn out the first pair yet, and I ride regularly. I wish every product worked as well as these grips. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Scooch
a Cross Country Rider
from Ktown, TN, USA
Date Reviewed: January 13, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Haw Ridge | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | EBAY | | Strengths: | Price, Weight (18 grams w/out end caps), Good size | | Weaknesses: | Absolutely no vibration dampening! Slippery when wet. impossible to remove for bar swapping without cutting off. | | Similar Products Used: | Oury, ESI, Specialized Durangos | | Bike Setup: | '02 Stumpy w/ V's, 80mm Duke, XT and XTR mix | | Bottom Line: | If you are a weight weenie, get them as they were only 18 grams. But thats it. I felt road buzz and everyone crack, stone, stick, etc. that is normally soaked up from every other grip. Carbon bars may help dampen vibrations. Switched to ESI's Chunky... simply awesome. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Alistair King
a Weekend Warrior
from Cambridge, England
Date Reviewed: September 23, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 2 Years | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | wiggle.co.uk | | Strengths: | Light, seem to be quite hard wearing and comfortable for someone like me with small hands. | | Weaknesses: | Get very slippery in the rain if you're not wearing gloves. | | Similar Products Used: | GT, Yeti | | Bike Setup: | 96 GT Pantera | | Bottom Line: | These are nice and comfortable but if you're going out in the rain make sure you've got your gloves on! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
David
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City Utah
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$10.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | Light, inexpensive straight forward. Nothing better for someone with small hands. | | Weaknesses: | Not good with larger hands, felt very sore and made the ride way not worth the weight savings. I'm use to Oury grips. | | Similar Products Used: | Oury, Grab-on mountain tech 2 | | Bike Setup: | Xt on Fisher frame... | | Bottom Line: | IMHO, if your glove size is small go for it, Medium might work for you, Large no way, or XL you might was well forget it...
Saw a 5 rating on these and that is the case if you have smaller hands but as that is not advertised or stated on the package I can not give it 5 stars..
Gave mine to a friend he has no complaints... (Size Med gloves) | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Iain Rathie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | poo-shooter/4.5 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Comfortable, not too thick, good grip, long lasting | | Weaknesses: | None so far | | Similar Products Used: | Race Face, lots of no name stuff | | Bike Setup: | jekyll 800 | | Bottom Line: | Great product. Did not buy them for the light weight - bought them because they came recommended as comfortable.
I have a small hand - these fit me perfectly. Diameter seems just a little less than other grips (maybe it's just a mind thing, i haven't measured them)
Recently did a two day epic - did not get any numbness in my hands. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Klein Mantra
a Cross Country Rider
from miami florida
Date Reviewed: April 21, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | you know the place, in albecurcy | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | Cambria | | Strengths: | Light | | Weaknesses: | Iunno yet | | Similar Products Used: | none. first foam grips | | Bike Setup: | Stumpy comp fsr 2003 stock except these grips and a lizard skin so far. | | Bottom Line: | Great grips. Very comfy. Very light. I rode them hard the other day for 3 hrs with no gloves. My hands were fine. Only a slight pain between my left thumb and pointer. But I usually get my hands all sore and blistered. I rode them today, but not for long due to a bad crash that made me stop for the day. Tomorrow I will ride them again. The only weakness I can imagine si that they might tear. I love em. I payed $13.50. I couldnt put that in the thing, cause it was to the nearest dollar. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Lighter=Better
a Cross Country Rider
from Holland
Date Reviewed: January 8, 2003 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$9.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | Extremely low weight. Feel good on hands | | Weaknesses: | Mine slipped a little on my carbon bar. May add glue or something to stop it. | | Similar Products Used: | Specialized, Yeti Hardcore (Heavy) | | Bike Setup: | Custom 2003 S-Works HT 20.5 lbs @ 19" | | Bottom Line: | Given the minor slipping issue with the Grips I will still rate them high. Something this low on weight, grip and feel this well should have a bad mark.
I dont think I would recommend them for bigger burly guys. You heavies out there may want to look elsewhere cause your hands may be to big and the feel might not be right.
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Submitted by
bigcat
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawaii
Date Reviewed: March 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Strengths: | super lightweight, high quality feel | | Weaknesses: | can be hard to find. | | Similar Products Used: | all other grips | | Bottom Line: | Being a weight weenie, there was little difference among grip selection as far as weight goes. Only a few grams of savings here and there, but basically, nothing worth getting excited over. That was until I discovered these Pork Rinds from Titec. I quickly bought a pair and realized how great they are! Weighing in at only 16g a pair, including the end caps, it actually weighs LESS than the manufacturer's claims! It's made of high density foam which feels very good on your hands. I used to get blisters forming with my old grips as I refuse to ride with gloves. Not the case with the Pork Rinds -- my hands feel great even after hours of riding! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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