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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. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nate
a Cross Country Rider
from NC
Date Reviewed: May 1, 2008 | | Favoriate 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 | | Similar Products Used: | Coda, some other stock grips, old huffy grips :) | | Bike Setup: | Jamis Dakar, thomson stem, monkeylite bars, oury lock-ons | | Bottom Line: | 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nic.
a Cross Country Rider
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2008 | | Favoriate Trail: | Cows with guns. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$20.00 | | Purchased At: | Bob wallis. | | Strengths: | big/bulky flange at bar end. | | Weaknesses: | 48 hour installation | | Bike Setup: | FELT Rockshox dart2,m540clipless,shimano stock derailers/chain FELT Bars/head/post facade saddle. | | Bottom Line: | 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. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeffro
a Weekend Warrior
from Trophy Club Tx
Date Reviewed: April 1, 2008 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Zach Orton
a Cross Country Rider
from Loganville, GA USA
Date Reviewed: March 30, 2008 | | Favoriate 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 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adz Rohowicz
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia Mate!
Date Reviewed: February 25, 2008 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Juan
a Cross Country Rider
from Chicago
Date Reviewed: December 31, 2007 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
emerson?
a Weekend Warrior
from charlotte, nc
Date Reviewed: November 25, 2007 | | Favoriate 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 | | Favoriate 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.... | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ash
a Weekend Warrior
from Secret Harbour, WA, Aust
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2007 | | Favoriate 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!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle Walsh
a Cross Country Rider
from Ames, IA
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2007 | | Favoriate 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! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
james roney
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2007 | | Favoriate 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! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike maravas
a Downhiller
from va
Date Reviewed: April 13, 2007 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
P
a Cross Country Rider
from ATL
Date Reviewed: March 9, 2007 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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PABLO
a Weekend Warrior
from LOS ALAMITOS CA.
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007 | | Favoriate 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!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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PABLO
a Weekend Warrior
from LOS ALAMITOS CA.
Date Reviewed: February 20, 2007 | | Favoriate 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!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jason
a Weekend Warrior
from Woodstock, GA
Date Reviewed: January 30, 2007 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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 | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Yonkers, NY
Date Reviewed: September 26, 2006 | | Favoriate 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! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
charles
a Weekend Warrior
from san marcos, texas
Date Reviewed: September 24, 2006 | | Favoriate 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. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Daniel Rodichok
a Cross Country Rider
from Gratz, PA 17030
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2006 | | Favoriate 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:</ |
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