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mike_d_1583
a Racer
from cincinnati, ohioDate Reviewed: July 27, 2009
Strengths: Easy to install, great grip. Review is for the lock-on typeWeaknesses: Allen bolts sometimes hit hands, but no big deal, just put some electrical tape over them...Bottom Line: This is an awesome grip. Paired with some thin mechanic gloves, your hands stick like glue. Put about 600 miles on a pair before needing replaced. They help absorb the impact from 2-4 jumps and large roots. Can't think of anything else to say, after all, there just grips
Favorite Trail: anything knarly and dangerous
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: AEBike.com
Bike Setup: 09' Hardrock
Everything upgraded, and yes I mean everything
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Jay Notes
a Racer
from Middletown, caDate Reviewed: October 27, 2007
Strengths: Very grippy, even in the wet with mud on you hands. looks awesome and tricks my friends that they are lock ons.Weaknesses: Slip around a little bit, but thats because i ride through rivers and mud.Bottom Line: Really good grips, buy them.
Favorite Trail: Hard core bliss
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: Bike Rack
Similar Products Used: These are my second pair of grips. And they are far better than the stock grips that come on the giant yukon.
Bike Setup: Everything is upgraded to high quality stuff. except i broke my rear hub this afternoon, but i have shimano deore POS rims on it. Im probably going to get a hope pro race II. only things that are stock are handle bars, stem, seat post, and rear brake cable
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Troy Donovan
a Cross Country Rider
from New ZealandDate Reviewed: August 3, 2006
Strengths: great grip, excellent feel and long lifeWeaknesses: tricky to get on (but dont move one on so no problem really)Bottom Line: Man these are sweet! had them for 10 years (yep!) on a Proflex 856 that just died - the grips are still good, have kept soft and still grip. Going to buy lock-on Yeti's for my new MC San Andreas
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: irvine bike source
Similar Products Used: usual stock stuff from the shops - all were c*&p so ordered these from USA
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Matt Stell
a Cross Country Rider
from Cumming, GADate Reviewed: May 4, 2006
Strengths: Soft grip, looks niceWeaknesses: Difficult to get on until you know what you're doing...Bottom Line: Very comfortable grips that are much better than stock. Couldn't get them on without soaking the grips in alcohol and then quickly sliding them on. Now there is absolutely NO twisting on the bars. Overall very comfortable, and for the price they are hard to beat. I thought about the lock-on grips which are easier to install, but I'm happy with these.
Favorite Trail: Central Park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: Stock Specialized grips
Bike Setup: Almost stock Specialized Hardrock
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Brian
a Downhiller
from californiaDate Reviewed: April 14, 2006
Strengths: very grippy, easy to install, so far they're awesomeWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: these are great grips and are a little soft, but are an extreme upgrade next to my other specialized grips that come stalk on almost all of their bikes. get the yetis!!!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At: cambria bicycles
Similar Products Used: crappy specialized grips
Bike Setup: azonic eliminater frame, xt rear derailleur, lx rear front derailleur, lx cranks, thompson seat post, xt shifters, marzocchi MX comp w/ ETA, cane creek s2 headset, mavic 717 wheels, avid bb7's, and a lot of other good stuff
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Jon Sillito
a Cross Country Rider
from Manchester, UKDate Reviewed: December 26, 2005
Strengths: DOES NOT SLIP/ROTATE/CREEP AT ALL!!! Even when I try and move it!Weaknesses: Wears a little quickly.Bottom Line: I ride at least a hour a day on average, usually with gloves, sometimes without, and these grips never let my hands slip. They are comfortable, and will not move a nanometer once they are on. I've had them on and off a few times too, to change/adjust brake and shifter levers, and they are a doddle to adjust. Did I mention, they will not move! They seem to be wearing, but I'm not that bothered, as you can get replacement grips minus the lock on bits for a few quidm which in my eyes is worth it for the performance! They cost a few more pennies, but these are the best grips you can get.
Favorite Trail: Marin Trail
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Similar Products Used: Schwinn grips, some crappy grips.
Bike Setup: 100mm XC bike, Deore/LX parts, 180mm Deore Hydro brakes, some nice parts.
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Paul McCollough
a Weekend Warrior
from TNDate Reviewed: February 13, 2005
Strengths: soft and tacky, cushiony enough(when installed with the big logo in the right spot) that I wear unpadded bmx racing gloves with them.Weaknesses: wear maybe, but mine are good after a year.Bottom Line: I have vever experienced a slip while using these grips, and they are extremely comfortable. Get 'em you won't regret.
Favorite Trail: any rocky rooty tight & twisty
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: local shop
Similar Products Used: wtb, ritchey, salsa
Bike Setup: 6061 HT spec'd up for rough xc, FSA, Thompson,
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Flyboy sky
a Downhiller
from altoonaDate Reviewed: December 15, 2004
Strengths: Tackiness and softness on the pawsWeaknesses: wearBottom Line: The best grip out there they wear out somewhat faster than others but they give you the stickiest and softness you want for narly terrain. I have had others that last longer but it is at the expense of being harder rubber making them harder on the hands. If you are looking for a set of grips that is going to perform awesome for a reasonable amount of time get this you won't go back to anything else.
Favorite Trail: anything steep
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: supergo
Similar Products Used: everything out there
Bike Setup: vp free everything best. Marzocchi 888 chris king......bla bla bla
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Nate
from New HampshireDate Reviewed: April 7, 2004
Strengths: STICKY!, looks awesomeWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Buy these grips, you won't regret it! They have lots of cushion, are easy to hold on to, and look cool.
Favorite Trail: Ft. Rock
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Bike Setup: 2004 Cannondale F300, Manitou Black Comp 120mm, Shimano M545, Kore riser bar, Kore lite stem
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nash
a Weekend Warrior
from newport news, vADate Reviewed: April 7, 2004
Strengths: sticky, stay in place, make your bike look hardcore w/ the lock clampsWeaknesses: a littl large in diameter, not for smaller hands or those with a weaker gripBottom Line: excellent grips, stay in place and that's the true matter at hand.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At: jenson
Similar Products Used: many
Bike Setup: 98 rockhopper w/ everything but frame/wheelset swapped out
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Charles Huchette
from CanadaDate Reviewed: October 6, 2003
Strengths: sticky, hold on the handlebar without problem, durableWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: I had those on 3 bikes, they are really great, when they get dirty use a bio degreaser or wd-40 on them it's going to make them become stick again, really durable and doesnt move on the handlebar, great grips
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: local shops
Similar Products Used: all kind of grips
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A J
a Cross Country Rider
from Princeton, NJ USADate Reviewed: June 12, 2003
Strengths: Comforty and looksWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Excellent grips, wouldnt use anything else. Very comfortable with no vibrations. Looks cool too!
Favorite Trail: any
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: www.bikeworld.com
Similar Products Used: Oury, Specialized, Lizard Skins
Bike Setup: 03 Carbon Fuel, XTR, Mavic Crossmax, etc...
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Tyler
a Cross Country Rider
from Dallas ,TXDate Reviewed: April 26, 2003
Strengths: Doesn't move once on the bar
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Good grip, but maybe too soft for someWeaknesses: Somewhat difficult to install
Tends to get 'mushy' after a long ride
Color fades if you wear glovesBottom Line: If you are looking for a somewhat soft grip that looks cool then buy these grips. I have red, and it definately accents my bike. Take into account that these grips tend to get 'mushy' or 'squishy' after a long ride.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At: Rei.com
Similar Products Used: N/A
Bike Setup: Trek 4300 with nothing stock
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Eric
a Cross Country Rider
from Mountain ViewDate Reviewed: January 14, 2003
Strengths: Look coolWeaknesses: They last about 3 months.Bottom Line: These grips were comfortable enough. They are a bit on the soft side and tend to squirm around a bit during steep climbs. Within a couple of rides they look really warn, and after a few months they looked more worn out thatn a set of grips that I've had on another bike for 5 years.
Unless you have to hace the Yeti logo on your bike, skip 'em.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: 12.00
Similar Products Used: Many other grips, currently happy with WTB
Bike Setup: XC hardtail
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Mark Harman
a Cross Country Rider
from Dublin,IrelandDate Reviewed: October 17, 2002
Strengths: Very grippy,Look coolWeaknesses: Wear pretty quick but I would rather have grips that wear quick than one's that work well.Bottom Line: Great grips,work well in the wet,don't know why people have been complaining about these grips because3 they are the best grips i have ever used
Favorite Trail: Balinastoe wood
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: The cycle Inn
Similar Products Used: Bontrager,Yeti speed,giant in-house(crap),etc etc
Bike Setup: Bh replica with full xtr,crossmax,sids + easton/x-lite finishing kit.
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