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DianeWong
a Cross Country Rider
from Poway,CA, USADate Reviewed: October 23, 2010
Strengths: light,comfortable,inexpensiveWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: I find them comfortable for my average sized hands.
Favorite Trail: all
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: Jenson
Similar Products Used: ODI and Oury lock ons
Bike Setup: '09 Titus FTM set up as a 26lb. trail bike
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munchi
a Weekend Warrior
from rock hill, sc, usDate Reviewed: September 18, 2009
Strengths: awesome fit on my hands, and on the bar! does not slip even when wet!Weaknesses: none so farBottom 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!
Favorite Trail: ann springs greenway
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: wtb grips
Bike Setup: 2007 xam 2.0 jamis dual suspension mtb
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appgap
a Weekend Warrior
from Green Mtn StateDate Reviewed: June 16, 2008
Strengths: SUPER light, comfy and cheap.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: Cheap, super light. Hard to go wrong. Lose 60 grams off the bike for a few bucks.
Favorite Trail: my woods
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: PricePoint
Similar Products Used: WTB grips
Bike Setup: Motobecane fantom trail
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Rick
a Cross Country Rider
from Colorado Springs, Colorado, USADate Reviewed: February 27, 2008
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.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.
Favorite Trail: Palmer Park
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: Criterium (LBS)
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.
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Scooch
a Cross Country Rider
from Ktown, TN, USADate Reviewed: January 13, 2008
Strengths: Price, Weight (18 grams w/out end caps), Good sizeWeaknesses: Absolutely no vibration dampening! Slippery when wet. impossible to remove for bar swapping without cutting off.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.
Favorite Trail: Haw Ridge
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: EBAY
Similar Products Used: Oury, ESI, Specialized Durangos
Bike Setup: '02 Stumpy w/ V's, 80mm Duke, XT and XTR mix
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Alistair King
a Weekend Warrior
from Cambridge, EnglandDate Reviewed: September 23, 2005
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.Bottom Line: These are nice and comfortable but if you're going out in the rain make sure you've got your gloves on!
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: wiggle.co.uk
Similar Products Used: GT, Yeti
Bike Setup: 96 GT Pantera
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David
a Cross Country Rider
from Salt Lake City UtahDate Reviewed: July 5, 2004
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.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)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: Cambria
Similar Products Used: Oury, Grab-on mountain tech 2
Bike Setup: Xt on Fisher frame...
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Iain Rathie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia Date Reviewed: May 23, 2004
Strengths: Comfortable, not too thick, good grip, long lastingWeaknesses: None so farBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: poo-shooter/4.5
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Race Face, lots of no name stuff
Bike Setup: jekyll 800
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Klein Mantra
a Cross Country Rider
from miami floridaDate Reviewed: April 21, 2003
Strengths: LightWeaknesses: Iunno yetBottom 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.
Favorite Trail: you know the place, in albecurcy
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At: Cambria
Similar Products Used: none. first foam grips
Bike Setup: Stumpy comp fsr 2003 stock except these grips and a lizard skin so far.
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Lighter=Better
a Cross Country Rider
from HollandDate Reviewed: January 8, 2003
Strengths: Extremely low weight. Feel good on handsWeaknesses: Mine slipped a little on my carbon bar. May add glue or something to stop it.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.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: online
Similar Products Used: Specialized, Yeti Hardcore (Heavy)
Bike Setup: Custom 2003 S-Works HT 20.5 lbs @ 19"
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bigcat
a Weekend Warrior
from HawaiiDate Reviewed: March 20, 2002
Strengths: super lightweight, high quality feelWeaknesses: can be hard to find.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!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: all other grips
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