Ergon GC2 Performance Comfort Grips are multi-position grips with integrated cold forged Al bar ends, which have a dual function acting as the clamps for the grip. Its size and shape are ideal for middle to larger sized hands. The bar end and the support platform on the grip can be independently adjusted for the correct angle to allow optimized fit for individual saddle position and riding style.
Submitted by
Timur_j
a Cross Country Rider
from Almaty (Kazakhstan) Date Reviewed: September 28, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
jensonusa.com outlet
Strengths:
Big pad provides shock adsorbing, bar-ends protect arms and handlebar, easy to install/remove.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, pricey, slippery, not for technical riding.
Similar Products Used:
ODI
Bike Setup:
hardtail, flat carbon handlebar
Bottom Line:
Good for touring, but not for tech riding-racong.
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Submitted by
kchap525
a Weekend Warrior
from Cary, IL USA Date Reviewed: September 13, 2009
Favorite Trail:
John Muir - Kettle Moraine
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Great grip for small hands. The bar ends allow multiple hand positions.
Weaknesses:
Designed for SMALL hands
Similar Products Used:
Specialized BG Comfort grip
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR-XC Comp
Bottom Line:
Because I have large hands the bar ends kept digging into the sides of my hands causing pain and numbness. I would have to move my hands to far toward the center to get away from the bar ends. Eventually I had to turn the bar ends down finding the grips comfortable and the pain and numbness stopped. I will be replacing these grips.
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Submitted by
cesalec
a Weekend Warrior
from Mexico / Austria Date Reviewed: August 31, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Lanserkopf over the Vogelehütte (austrian alps)
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
bike point (LBS)
Strengths:
they don’t slip, the little horns are the exact size for my hardtail. They look comfortable.
Weaknesses:
uncomfortable as hell
Bottom Line:
I decided to give this grips a go since my original grips were done. I though they would be much more comfortable and since Ergon is a very well known and respected brand I though I couldn’t go wrong. Well I did…. I have been riding for 3 days in a row with them, they are, uncomfortable! I’ve tried several positions and to o avail by the end of the day my wrist, fingers and forearms feel sore as never before.
I cant explain why…the feel and look comfortable, but for me they simply hurt.
I already ordered a pair of Ergon GA1 and I’ll switch the horns to them, the GC2 are simply not for my precious hands.
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Submitted by
choiberg
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville, Fl Date Reviewed: July 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Hanna Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Excellent hand support, comfortable, no more sore hands after rides
The hand support and position they put your hand in is excellent, the bar ends are adjustable and are just long enough. They don't stick out that far, just a tad bit farther than my hands do on the bars. Gives you more hand positions while riding.
One other benefit I did not hear anyone mention which I noticed immediately is that they give your hands some protection from the side when riding, they almost give you the feeling they are holding your hands in the bars they way they curve in.
I ordered these based on others reviews as I could not find these in town at my LBS. Glad I made the purchase.
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greg
a Cross Country Rider
from glendale Az united states Date Reviewed: May 6, 2009
Favorite Trail:
mcdowell mtn
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
online
Weaknesses:
pricey not a fixall
Similar Products Used:
many
Bike Setup:
cannondale F2000 xtr comps
Bottom Line:
bought these grips after reading the reviews on mtbr,I have moderate carpal tunnel and hand numbness is a problem after about 15 minutes of riding. It took a few tries to get a good position and they were comfy at first but then the numbness returned. Not good for technical riding, the shape makes it hard to change hand positions and make gear shifts. I can't say the grips are bad, but for me they were no miracle cure just an expensive mistake
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rghbsn
a Cross Country Rider
from Leland, NC, USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Any Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Two Wheeler Dealer
Strengths:
Comfortable, good grip, reduces fatigue
Weaknesses:
None really...little pricey for grips, but worth it.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stock Felt Nine Elite
Bottom Line:
Great upgrade, should be the first thing you spend money on other than pedals/shoes.
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theseanc
a Cross Country Rider
from Honolulu, HI, USA Date Reviewed: January 30, 2009
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint.com
Strengths:
Clamp on, fits well, adjustable, comfortable, hands don't feel sore after a long or bumpy ride.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Cane Creek Ergo 2
Bike Setup:
XC Hardtail
Bottom Line:
These may look a little "geriatric", but you will not regret this install.
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Submitted by
leehayes
a Weekend Warrior
from emmaus, PA USA Date Reviewed: July 2, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
blue sky cycling
Strengths:
comfort
Weaknesses:
bar ends
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
cross country
Bottom Line:
I have carpal tunnel caused by mountain biking for too many years without suspension. I've been out of cycling for a few years and just got back in but my hands would go numb after a little riding. So far every time i've been out with these my hands feel fine. After each ride there is no tingling in my hands. they make a nice platform for your hands especially going downhill. I have the ones with the little bar ends and I think they are just too small. Other than that I'd definitely recommend.
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Mark
a Cross Country Rider
from Durham, NC Date Reviewed: February 24, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything in the Pisgah Ranger District
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
REI
Strengths:
Easy to install Very adjustable
Weaknesses:
Cost
Similar Products Used:
Lizard Skin Lockon Grips
Bike Setup:
2007 Salsa El Mariachi w/ 80 mm Reba
Bottom Line:
I was experiencing hand tingling and numbness on > 1 hr rides that was really concerning. I switch to these grips and all of those problems disappeared. I was concerned about handling technical singletrack in the mountains with the larger grip area, but that has not been an issue at all. The mini bar end is perfect with my 1x9 drivetrain - if you singlespeed and use a lot of upper body on the climbs, you may want the full size bar end version (GR2).
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Fred Redwood
a Weekend Warrior
from Hampshire, UK Date Reviewed: January 31, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
the wider palm area really does improve comfort. can steer bike just by applying palm pressure.
Weaknesses:
fiddly to set up. odd bar ends.
Bottom Line:
Earlier this year I developed trigger finger, which made holding grips very painful. These grips with the wider grip area, and the fact that on easier sections the bike can be steered with just palm pressure, kept me riding when ordinary grips were killing my hands.
the bonus I have discovered is that I almost never get wrist ache nor tingling fingers on long rides.
setting up is a bit tricky - It took me several rides to get the bar grip in just the right place - the instructions do explain how to set them up - it's important to ensure that your wrist is held at the correct angle (i.e. neutral) when gripping the bar. The grip prevents your hand from sliding around the bar when you get tired, which helps carpal tunnel problems (it's also useful if you've got trigger finger too)
the stubby bar ends aren't really that useful. the best way ti use them is by hooking your thumbs around them and wrapping your fingers under the bar grip - it's more about being able to change grip to help relieve fatigue than it is about getting leverage on hills.
only 3 chilli's for value as they ain't cheap, but 4 overall coz they really do work.
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Submitted by
Billy
a Cross Country Rider
from ATL, GA, USA Date Reviewed: October 21, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
comfort, grip, control
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
custom XC hardtail
Bottom Line:
I bought these on a lark, but I'm glad I did. I built a new custom bike and after all the time and money I spent on other stuff these and my Brooks saddle were the last things I added, and maybe my favorite. I can't believe how much more comfortable they are. They also give me more control over the bike. I am glued to the bars without having to grip hard. I got the womens size since I read many people saying they are sized big and you should try the womens first. It was good advice, I'm almost 6 ft. and 240 lbs and these fit me well. They make a big difference in the whole ride. The bar ends are great too.
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Mike Kline
a Cross Country Rider
from Elmora Date Reviewed: October 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
Price Point
Strengths:
As advertised. No twisting. Great shock absorbation. These grips can tame the vibration of a dry bulldozer track. Nice for log piles and babyheads to. The petite bar ends are perfect for climbing.
Weaknesses:
Heavy, and more heavy. Thus the damping properties.
Similar Products Used:
Oury lock-ons, Lizard skin lock-ons
Bike Setup:
Prophet 600 upgraded. Bar: Easton EA 70 monkeybar 31.8mm 3/4 inch rise
Bottom Line:
This is a great product. A little heavy, but is reliable and damps vibrations. Would recommend for any trail rider that likes to go fast and add a little more control.
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Submitted by
spiro vagenas
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from Denmark Date Reviewed: September 7, 2007
Favorite Trail:
koeki
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Dansk Lager Salg
Strengths:
Very good feel. easy to fit, adjust or remove some shock absorbing properties because of large surface area
Weaknesses:
Very fulnerable bar ends if bike happens to fall over. not for the average cyclist under 65 years of age. more hand sweating than with a contempary grip because of the larger surface area 3x overpriced
Similar Products Used:
never tried something like this before
Bike Setup:
mustang street
Bottom Line:
I love new or innovative ideas, specially when it comes to anything with regards to cycling. These great looking grips definately caught my attention, not least because I also, like many of the possitive reviewers reviews also battle with blood circulation problems to my hands. Long story short, these grips are a nightmare. After many setting changes, the grips offered no or less relief than before. When cycling in the standing position, up a hill for e.g. I feel there is a serious risk of rist injury. In the end I was in total agony with rist pain. After two weeks of trying them out I was gratefully refunded. Bottom line, if your over 65 and don't ever go into a standind position when cycling, these might just be the ones for you.
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Louisville Date Reviewed: June 30, 2007
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Small bar ends are functional without being obnoxious looking.
Weaknesses:
Expensive,limited hand positions due to grip shape,shape caused hand fatigue for me.
Similar Products Used:
ODI Rogue,Oury lock-on.
Bottom Line:
These grips weren't for me, even with my large hands. Went back to Oury.
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Chicago, IL USA Date Reviewed: June 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Unique design, comfortable palm rest, multi adjustable.
Weaknesses:
poor bar end design
Similar Products Used:
standard grips
Bottom Line:
While these grips look cool, the bar ends are functionally worthless since they are not big enough to get a comfortable grip on. You can grab on to them but with a minute you'll be looking for a new hand postion. Unfortunately because of the integrated design (a cool ccncept which would work great if it was executed right) means that you can't put standard bar ends on without it looking funky.
Pass on these.
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Brian
a Cross Country Rider
from Virginia Beach, VA Date Reviewed: April 25, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Pocahontas State Park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Contes Red Mill
Strengths:
feels soooo good, just a well fit grip, very adjustable...both the grip angle and the bar end angle are independent, great if you like to place your hands over the end of the bar, rather than up past the grip
Weaknesses:
If you like to put your hands up past the bar a lot, these ends arn't really designed for it, but will work
Similar Products Used:
Overendz
Bike Setup:
05 epic comp, lots of upgrades
Bottom Line:
AWSOME grip, well worth the extra money, cant really tell in the package, but once you mount your bike, the world will never be the same. Easily adjustable
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Jay
a Racer
from Reston Date Reviewed: April 2, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$32.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
NO HAND FATIGUE... comfy!
Weaknesses:
NONE - maybe weight for weight weenies but if you do lots of epics and or 24hr/endurance racing the weight is not an issue.
Similar Products Used:
Non - these are pretty unique grips
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel 8, American Classics, Carbon Stylo Cranks, XTR full setup, Hayse 9 hydrolics. Easton post & bars.
Bottom Line:
AWESOME- I have small hands so I got the womens grips. - I am going to tell the truth here instead of saying I got them for my wife and she likes them... :) - My racing machine suddenly feels like a comfort bike! The bar ends are nice to have for climbing. I do not use padded gloves with these grips. I ride long, training for Transrockies 07' and do many 24hr races. These grips are great! Comfort is key on long rides and there are no issues with my hands any more.
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Submitted by
Jeff Sugerman
a Cross Country Rider
from Cleveland Date Reviewed: March 26, 2007
Favorite Trail:
I ride flat bar road
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$34.00
Purchased At:
Universal cycles (Web)
Strengths:
setup flexablity
Weaknesses:
usless bar end
Similar Products Used:
grab-ons
Bike Setup:
BikeFriday Crusoe 20speed road bike folder
Bottom Line:
I ride a BikeFriday with 20" wheels. I will take suspension, wherever I can get it. I believe that these grips, when set up properly, are a great suspension device for all the low level road stuff that you will encounter. It's like the meat of your hand is sitting in a mini, mini trampolene. The effect is sublte, but extremely effective. But they really have to be set up at the perfect angle. Play around with them until you get it right, and you will feel what I am feeling. The thing that I don't get is the bar ends. The don's seem big enough, ot the right shape to be usefull. It seems like more of a gaurd so that you hands don't siift outward too far. I think that I will replace them with the ones without the bar end, but the extended flexable lip on the back of this thing will change you riding experience to the same degree that padded insert shorts did. It's a bit of heaven for not a lot of cash!
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Troy Doom
a Cross Country Rider
from Ann Arbor, Mi Date Reviewed: September 2, 2006
Favorite Trail:
potowatami
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
Kato Cycle
Strengths:
Good comfort and relieves pressure
Weaknesses:
Loss of capability to grip handlebars securely
Similar Products Used:
traditional types, OSI ,.etc
Bike Setup:
06 Carbon S-works Epic
Bottom Line:
Purchased these baby's based on everyone elses recommendation, however I have had significant issues. Thier great for flat riding where you do not have to grip the handlebars securely. The added surface are on the palm definitely is comfortable. However, an soon as you get in a technical center with you thumb wrapped around the grip, couple fingers on the brake, and the remaining 3 not able to fully grip it is easy to loose control. By the and of my ride I thought my thumbs were going to fall off. Tried them 3 or 4 more times and continue to have the same issue. As long as your riding flat stuff they may be good for you, don't know how anyone who runs a technical downhill section with these can survive . . .
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Submitted by
Ken Taber
a Weekend Warrior
from Atlanta Date Reviewed: August 15, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
Berkshire Bike and Blade
Strengths:
Controlled Comfort
Weaknesses:
weight if you really want to get picky
Similar Products Used:
N/A
Bike Setup:
BLUR LT
Bottom Line:
After 20 some years of fast "recreational" riding and experiencing all the technological advaces tha make the sport faster safer and more fun than ever these grips are the icing on the cake. Having recently suffered a AC joint seperation and some disc issues in my neck I was looking for some changes on my rig to aid in my comfort . Step 1 40 degree 120 MM stem. Step 2 a whopping 3" riser bar Step 3 Ergon grips. Yes it's a little strange but I am riding pain free. I am "man" reveiwing WR1 because thats all the shop had and I was on my way to Pedro's MTB festival. My next pair will be MR1 and I 'll put these on the my wife's BLUR so she may experience the bliss.
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Rick Hutchison
a Downhiller
from North Vancouver Date Reviewed: July 8, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Works exactly as advertised.I've got arthritis plus carpal tunnel syndrome. On my first ride I couldn't believe that there was no pain, numbness, etc.
Weaknesses:
Can't get them in Canada had to order from US-AE bikes, thanks guys.
Similar Products Used:
Oury, ODI grips not even close.
Bottom Line:
What can I say? They work even if they do look a little funky with my Syncros Carbon riser bars.
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Christopher Davis
a Racer
from Evergreen Colorado Date Reviewed: July 6, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Monarch Crest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
I use to get numb hands after rides longer than an hour. Since using the first version of these grips I no longer has this problem
Weaknesses:
Topeak website, after months of delays with there new generation of grips with barends I tried contacting Topeak. Their contact us pages is corrupted. Frustrating, I no longer will recommend these grips due to Topeak incompetent or non existant customer services.
Similar Products Used:
You name it.
Bike Setup:
Ibis Silk Ti refurbished with disc tabs. Avid brakes, XTR group, DT/Stans Tubeless wheels, Fox fork
Bottom Line:
I still use these grips despite their hefty weight and piss poor customer service. Do not purchase from Performance bikes, they dont have inventory and you will wait and wait. Price Point at $34 is where I finally was able to find these grips in stock.
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Submitted by
Harorider
a Cross Country Rider
from Denver Date Reviewed: June 3, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Holy Cross, Grand Junction
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
PricePoint
Strengths:
Enforces the proper grip ergonomics on the handlebard when setup correctly. Relieves pressure to the palms, and provides a much more stable grip on the bars. Fully adjustable and easy to maneuvar into position...both sliding on and off and adjusting.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Odi Rogue
Bike Setup:
Azonic Propulsion with Magura Louise FR hydraulic brakes, Magura Asgard front shock, SRAM X9 drivetrain
Bottom Line:
The grips are the real deal. After experiencing considerable pain in my wrists after long downhill descents, numerous crashes landing with my wrists extended, and 12 hours a day of typing on a computer, I was reaching a point to where I could no longer ride. The pain was unbearable.
I ordered these grips after an older friend with severe arthritis praised them and I couldn't be happier. The extra support that the grip provides is wonderful, but more importantly, by shifting the grips forward a little raising the palm section a little, you create an ergonomically correct trajectory of your forearms, wrists, and hands. This is the big advantage of these grips.
With normal grips, I would start out with the correct angle of my forearm and wrist but as I got tired or fatigued, I would let my wrists sag creating a "V" or dip between my forearm and hands. This contributed greatly to my pain. With these grips, I have them rotated far enough forward that the palm section forces my wrist up and creats a straight line from forearm on down to my hands.
I was concerned when I ordered these that they would reduce the strength of my grip on the handlebars, but they actually improve my grip drastically. With normal round handle grips you lose a lot of your grip especially from your middle finger down to your pinky as there is no opposable finger other than your thumb which provides pressure on at the start of your grip. With the Ergon grips, the palm of your hand becomes an opposable thumb per say for the outside of your grips and really improves grip hold and control of the handlebars.
The MR1 grips also include small adjustable bars at the end which create a comfortable area to rest the outside of your grip against without fear of losing your grip off of the bar. I have found this reall beneficial when I really need to manipulate the bars up and over and around obstacles which previously would have necessitated tightening my grip but now I can use the outside bars to get leverage.
I couldn't be happier with this product and after a few months of riding, the pain in my wrists has disappeared and the control I've gained has been considerable. A great product that will improve anyone's mountain biking experience.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Jacksonville Date Reviewed: March 30, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Tsali
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Perfect fit
Weaknesses:
Small adjustments are magnified
Similar Products Used:
WTB, Salsa
Bike Setup:
Fetish D&S
Bottom Line:
This product completely changes the cross country riding experience. Think of it this way. It doesn't matter how many air chambers they put in Nike shoes, if they don't fit, they are just uncomfortable. Finally the shoe fits!
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Michael Reding
a Cross Country Rider
from Albuquerque, NM 87111 Date Reviewed: November 20, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Foothills
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
don't remember
Strengths:
Alleviates some hand numbness and allows for a lower position on the bars
Weaknesses:
Took some time to tweak the position of the pads by rotating them
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Specialized Epic
Bottom Line:
I like a low bar position that weights the front of the bike more on climbs. It puts more pressure on hands but on balance I think the trade off in handling is worth it. I tried the Ergon grips and won't go back. They really helped.
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mark
a Cross Country Rider
from san diego Date Reviewed: August 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$34.00
Strengths:
comfort
Weaknesses:
none
Bottom Line:
just toured san fransisco to san diego on a mtb converted for touring towing a bob trailer. these grips were always comfortable and the bar ends allowed for various hand positions. no hand numbness at all! the most comfortable grips i have ever felt and they look cool to.
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Adam
a Cross Country Rider
from Germany Date Reviewed: May 17, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$38.00
Purchased At:
Stadler
Strengths:
Excellent design and quality
Weaknesses:
Can take a while to get used to, especially if you ride with padded gloves.
Similar Products Used:
Normal Grips and bar ends
Bike Setup:
Sepcialized Stumpjumper FSR with lots of mods
Bottom Line:
Revolutionary grip w/ bar end. It takes a while to get it adjusted just right, as a few degrees off and it'll be uncomfortable and annoying. Get it just right, and its a dream. 1st few rides, keep the allen wrench in your pocket and make small adjustments until you get it spot on.
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Jay
a Racer
from Pine City Date Reviewed: April 30, 2005
Favorite Trail:
blue pond
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
universal cycles
Strengths:
Great support! I can't wait to use them in my first 100 miler
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