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Specialized Body Geometry Grip

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MSRP $ 9.99
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  • Our comfort grip which is medically designed by Dr. Minkow to relieve or eliminate pain and numbness caused by nerve compression in the wrist.
  • Ergonomically designed to decrease ulnar and median nerve pressure
  • Extra padding under ulnar nerve
  • Wider surface area disperses pressure
  • Locking mechanism holds grip in place
  • Contoured design maintains neutral hand position
  • Available in short lengths for Grip Shift applications.
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    Submitted by Colin Sim from Scotland a Weekend Warrior from Scotland
    Date Reviewed: June 25, 2008
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:Dales, Glasgow
    Strengths:Far more comfortable than narrower grips
    Weaknesses:asymmetrical shape makes them rotate on the bars and slippy without gloves.
    Bottom Line:Although I continue to suffer from numb hands these grips are still far more comfortable that narrower ones. The larger diameter seems to fit the hand better without being too big to get a proper grip. They can be slippy if you're not wearing mitts or gloves but I always do. My pair have lasted over four years, still going strong and I'll buy another pair when they die. Loose a Chilli only because they tend to rotate around the bars and end up facing the wrong way!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by guy a Cross Country Rider from denver, co
    Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Feels good when you first start riding.
    Weaknesses:Hands go completely numb after 45 minutes. They weigh a lot.
    Similar Products Used:ODI Rogue.
    Bottom Line:I didn't think about what type of grips I wanted until after I had used these for about six months. When I built up a new bike, I knew I had to get better grips. I thought the body geometry was meant to keep your hands from going numb. Alas, these grips are excellent at making your hands numb!
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Ben Stack a Cross Country Rider from Minneapolis
    Date Reviewed: November 1, 2005
    Favoriate Trail:Gateway
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $13.00
    Purchased At:Eriks Bike Shop
    Strengths:Stay on the bar pretty well
    Weaknesses:If you were to wet a sponge and tape it to your handlebars this is how this grip would feel when wet, thus allowing the hands to slip and slide all over the place.
    Similar Products Used:Ritchey True grips
    Bike Setup:Klein Attitude Comp
    Bottom Line:If you ride in wet conditions or sweat in the summer, don't buy these grips. Going up-hill with hands sliding over the grips is not fun. I ended up taking them off because I couldn't stand how they felt wet. They don't absorb any moisture.
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by xcbikeman a Cross Country Rider from london canada
    Date Reviewed: September 27, 2005
    Favoriate Trail:north thames valley trail
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $15.00
    Purchased At:allseasonsports
    Strengths:works
    Weaknesses:no instructions (like they have for BG Avatar Gel Seat) which really sucks considering these are very specific ergonomic assitive devices. NOTE Specialized has, as of this writing, a Mountian Bike version of this grip not same as pictured or reviewed here. http://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqSection.jsp?sid=05EquipGripsTape
    Similar Products Used:sram, bontranger, etc
    Bike Setup:xc trek fuel
    Bottom Line:as there were no instructions provided testing and research was required. I first webbed this string ... ulnar nerve "palm" ... then tested placement angle of the grips extruding 'BG' pad. This resulted in a specific personal placement of grip BG pad under the plam muscle ABDUCTOR DIGITI MINIMI (which the Specialized mntbike BG grips seem to favour). The protruding pad ended up (for me) angled not into the curvature of the palm (which seemed instinctual) but instead downwards slightly supporting the minimi abtuctor muscle. The grip works great but I wished some instructions would have saved me the testing, research and my wife's hairspray ;)
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Road Warrior a from Toronto
    Date Reviewed: January 9, 2005
    Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:lbs
    Strengths:They work. Fully relieves uncomfortable wrist/hand pressure. Cushy enough. Distinct look. Color choices. Long length
    Weaknesses:Limited colour choices. New ones' groove pattern sometimes uncomfortable for me.
    Similar Products Used:Tru Grip I, II and Lite. Grab-On Hex, Oury, Tioga BioGrips, Salso Hex, Intense Lock-On.
    Bottom Line:Distinctly more comfortable than the rest by design. My hands got numb often without em. Once I got em, never got numb since (also attributed to a 20degree bend bar in a 45degree sweep down toward me).
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Mervz a Weekend Warrior from Laguna, Philippines
    Date Reviewed: January 1, 2005
    Favoriate Trail:makiling and bataan trails
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $6.00
    Purchased At:a bike shop in Quiapo, Manila
    Strengths:Distinct (original?) design and unique look (so unlike many grips out there) Soft. Cheap. grippy for the most part.
    Weaknesses:Slippery when wet/sweaty especially if you don't have gloves. Hard to take off the bar the conventional way but has since discovered an easy technique. For some reason it does not stick at all to my Answer protaper bar - it feels too lose, not secure and 'spins' along with your hand when it should not do.
    Similar Products Used:MOB and other generic crap
    Bike Setup:Giant Warp, Zokes Drop-Off Comp, DNM shock, Deore and Da Bomb parts, Sun rims, WTB motoraptor etc.

    Kona pahoehoe, Zokes MZ-Comp, Mavic rims, Maxxis Larsen
    Bottom Line:It worked well when i stuck it into a specialized, amoeba and da bomb bars. felt firm and all right. but using it in my protaper bar felt amiss. Feels loose and it rolls along with your hand. On long climbs without gloves and all you've got are yout sweaty paws they are quite slippery. The rubber, after more than a year of use, is starting to deteriorate a little. Looking forward to upgrading to an ODI or Lizard Skin

    But for its price it's a keeper
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Chris a Cross Country Rider from Los Angeles
    Date Reviewed: August 8, 2004
    Duration Product Used:1 Year
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Supergo
    Strengths:Large diameter and contoured design.
    Weaknesses:Outer soft layer started to peel off after a few months of use.
    Similar Products Used:So many its sad
    Bike Setup:Specialized Epic
    Bottom Line:I really liked the feel of these large diameter grips and would recomment them to anybody who complains that most grips feel too small for my hands. As for those who think they are too big for your hands ... get the womans version since they have a smaller diameter and may fit your wee hands better. I was disappointed that the soft patch of urathane that is supposed to support your hands under teh ulner nerve started to peel off, but since they were not that expensive and did not totally fall apart I still think they are a good product.

    Design improvements for this product:
    1. Convert to a lock-on style to prevent twisting of the grip.
    2. Streamline the grip and remove the stress risers at the interface between the soft urathane and the rest of the grip. This may stop the soft urathane from peeling off.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Shane a from Portland, OR
    Date Reviewed: May 21, 2004
    Favoriate Trail:Anything twisted and sick
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Rivercity Bicycles
    Strengths:Comfortable, anatomically correct, rubber compound feels right, sticks and stays in place well, helps distribute weight across the palm of the hand due to anatomical shaping.
    Weaknesses:None found yet.
    Similar Products Used:Crank Bros Neo, 2002 Body Geometry
    Bike Setup:Specialized S-Works Epic Disc, Fox F100X, XT/XTR component set, Hayes HFX-Mag Plus hydraulic disc brakes, etc...
    Bottom Line:Bottom line - a grip is only going to fit you as well as your hand fits the grip. I have larger hands, so the slightly larger than normal grip size on these are an exceptionally perfect fit. They're comfortable, don't slip on the bar easily (a problem I had with my '02 BG grips), and they work well. If you have small hands you might look elsewhere.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Allen a Cross Country Rider from CA
    Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
    Duration Product Used:2 Years
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:lbs
    Strengths:grippy, stays put, pretty comfy
    Weaknesses:a little less braking control when going downhill, very slick when wet. not as durable
    Bottom Line:these are decent grips. not great tho. they are pretty comfy. i've had them on my bike for a about a year, riding mostly on weekends, before i went to college and started riding everyday to class. they started falling apart after several months. they become slick when wet. when they're dry, they're tacky, but the sticky outer surface is starting to wear out and the grip is starting to split axially. they are large diameter, which make them comfy, but i lose a bit of control on the downhills.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Colin Roberts a from Swepstone UK
    Date Reviewed: July 18, 2003
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $13.00
    Purchased At:wiggle.co.uk
    Weaknesses:No instructions - what angle should they be fitted on the bars? Where should the raised parts go (exactly under the finger joints or where) A quick print on the back of the carton wouldn't cost much but would help non "bikers" like me understand how they will best benefit me.
    Bike Setup:Tourer - being prepared for Lands' End to John O'Groats
    Bottom Line:Looks to be a good product but would help if I could understand how to get the most benefit.
    Value Rating:3Overall Rating:3

    Submitted by Mike a Cross Country Rider from Neb
    Date Reviewed: May 6, 2003
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:A very original design
    Weaknesses:Bigger grip diameter can hinder smaller riders.
    Similar Products Used:Bob Roll's Prayer Sticks, Pearl/3M
    Bike Setup:2002 Specialized
    Bottom Line:I bought the 2003 models which are grey/white/black. Although they are a little big for me, I like them a lot. Provides a comfortable grip for all situations. Cool product.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by alex pam a from belmont ca
    Date Reviewed: March 6, 2003
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $9.00
    Strengths:one of the only twist shift grips out there
    Weaknesses:hurts my hands, slips easy
    Bottom Line:these don't work at all for my hands, maybe its just me but i think they are just a waste of money
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Tony a Weekend Warrior from South Portland Maine
    Date Reviewed: August 8, 2002
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:Cyclemania, Portland ME
    Strengths:Very comfortable, prevents wrist pain in my previously injured wrist.
    Weaknesses:not much choice in color. Not the best grip but pretty good.
    Similar Products Used:Stock sram grips
    Bike Setup:stock Specialized Rockhopper FSR xc comp
    Bottom Line:After riding with them for the past few months on my old bike I ordered a new set as soon as I bought a new bike. The standard grips on my new Rockhopper work fine but my wrist hurts after an hour or so. Padded gloves don't help as much as these do. If you have any wrist problems these may be the answer.
    Value Rating:4Overall Rating:4

    Submitted by Brian a Cross Country Rider from Norwalk, CT USA
    Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Trumbull
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:CycleDynamics
    Strengths:Comfortable, prevent numbness.
    Weaknesses:Slippery when wet.
    Similar Products Used:Oury
    Bottom Line:I tried the large model and found them very comfortable while road-riding to my local trails, but as soon as I started sweating, my hands were slipping all over the place, with and without gloves. I found they were not tacky enough. Maybe I need to try the shorties. Do not buy these if you are riding anywhere it gets hot and humid.
    Value Rating:2Overall Rating:2

    Submitted by Russell a Cross Country Rider from Cedar City Utah
    Date Reviewed: May 9, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Little Creek
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Purchased At:Cedar Cycle
    Strengths:Large diameter for my jumbo hands
    Weaknesses:Weird color
    Similar Products Used:Oray and lots of others
    Bike Setup:Klein Mantra Comp
    Bottom Line:Finally a large diameter grip that feels good. I'm real tired of being told "Well that's what all the racers use" Who cares! I'm the one riding the damn bike, sell me what I want, not somebody with little girl hands. My local shop showed me a good trick for installing, take one of those half used tubes of vulcanizing glue (for tire patches) and lube your grips with it. It slides right on, and then dries and holds the grips solid. To get them off, take a compressed air sprayer, poke under the grip and blast, comes right off.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Bruce Brown a from Vienna, Austria
    Date Reviewed: April 29, 2002
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $12.00
    Purchased At:MountainBiker.at
    Strengths:First, I should clarify that I have the wide version. Excellent for my large hands. Good "tacky" feeling rubber which provides a confident grip with or without gloves. Helps cut down on numbness a great deal.
    Weaknesses:The bike shop installed them using alcohol and I noticed a little slippage. So I removed them, put a strip of double sided golf grip tape around the bar and slipped them back on using some alcohol. No more slippage. I probably should not list this as the grips fault as a weakness, but rather mention make sure you take the time to install it properly.

    The other weakness I noticed was that when one's palms become filled with sweat, that nice rubber tacky feeling quickly turns to a slick grip. If you don't sweat a lot in the palm, this won't be a problem for you. However for me, it is a slight issue.
    Similar Products Used:I also thought about the Bio-Grip, but went for the Specialized wide version.
    Bike Setup:Trek 820 (Commute to work bike)
    Bottom Line:I bought them because I recently had a wider riser bar put on my city commute set of wheels (Trek 820) and they were unable to save my decade old grips on the old bar. I had always wanted to try either the Specialized of the Bio-Grip to combat numbness on my trail bike. I was too chicken to do it on my trail bike first, but I'm glad I did try it on my commute bike because I really like them - a lot.

    When combined with proper wrist position, these grips can help prevent numbness from setting in as quickly as thinner, regular grips. They are worth a try if your current grips are thin, worn or you are battling numbness. As my commute is only a 20 - 30 ride in one direction, I don't know how these would perform on longer trail rides (which vary 1 - 3 hours for me). However, I was experiencing numbness on the commute ride before I switched the grips and that is now gone.

    I am going to go with the 5 rating for both because the price is low and once I got the double sided tape on the handlebar, no slippage at all. The sweating I can't do anything about except wear gloves (which I do).
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Sam VeraSforzza a Racer from Seattle, Wa, USA
    Date Reviewed: April 24, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Whistler BC
    Duration Product Used:6 months
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:LBS
    Strengths:Super compfy, the sun will set before your hands get tired, look cool, don't wear out, sizes.
    Weaknesses:Hard to get on, but well worth it, this could be a plus since they won't budge no matter how hard you crank.
    Similar Products Used:Everything.
    Bike Setup:2000 S-Works (19.8lbs)
    2001 S-Works (20.5lbs)
    Bottom Line:I'm a fan of ultralight HT racers (see above) these feel like the equivilant of another 20mm travel on your fork without the extra weight, I have them on all my rides and just bought another pair for my supermodel wife.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Kurtito a Weekend Warrior from northern,IL,USA
    Date Reviewed: March 28, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:all of B.C. Canada
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:specialized online
    Strengths:comfortable , best feeling grips ive ever come across , material is very grippy but not too knobby
    Weaknesses:none at this time
    Similar Products Used:bunch'o'othergrips
    Bike Setup:giant warp ; xt shifters / crank , xtr derailers / cassette , easton ec70 bar , azonic shorty stem
    Bottom Line:these are the best grips ive ever used .
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Mike a Weekend Warrior from Holbrook, L.I. N.Y.
    Date Reviewed: March 18, 2002
    Favoriate Trail:Bothpage
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $9.00
    Purchased At:Byron Lake Schwinn
    Strengths:Very comfortable, no more numb hads and better control.
    No problem with them sliding on the bars after I put them on.
    Go get a pair.
    Weaknesses:none
    Similar Products Used:Pedros
    Bike Setup:KHS full suspension
    Bottom Line:Great Product
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Alec a Weekend Warrior from London
    Date Reviewed: December 8, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:the ride home from work
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Strengths:very comfy, ergonomic, not slippery
    Weaknesses:none
    Bike Setup:specialized crossroads a1
    Bottom Line:i love these grips: they give a real quality, precise feel for my large hands

    great value, came with my bike, but i would buy these again and they are only 6 quid!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Joe a Cross Country Rider from Buckley, WA. usa
    Date Reviewed: October 12, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:up, down, and around with a twist!
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Specialized onlineI
    Strengths:I like the way they feel. I have both versions short and long. I had the long first. When I tried the shorties I liked them better. I have installed them with water and have had no problems with them drying up on the inside and holding fast. Very hard to get off while dry(they stick).
    Weaknesses:The only weakness I care about are that they get slick when wet using just your hands. On the same token they are most comfortable using your bare hands...
    Similar Products Used:other specialized.
    Bike Setup:Enduro HT Expert and Expedition Specialized. Both are stock except for handle bar and seat changes.
    Bottom Line:These I like and would recomend to my friends or anyone else. Tastes seem to really vary though when it comes to grips. I don't feel the need to look for anything else but will be open to trying others when they recomend. The Shorties are really great to hang on to while you are crushing the peddles. I feel like I could rip the handle bars off squeezing these things!!! Happy Trails!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Dag a Cross Country Rider from Ontario, Canada
    Date Reviewed: September 3, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:Bromont
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $20.00
    Purchased At:Sportables
    Strengths:Good feel
    No numbness of hands or sore wrists when well positioned
    Weaknesses:Move a lot. Simply won't stay in place even with hairspray
    Similar Products Used:Those with the bike
    Bike Setup:Rocky Mountain with LX
    Bottom Line:Good in theory. They just don't stay in place. My bro has the same grips with the same problem. Great concept if they used some type of locking system. Too bad, because they realy are great when on right.
    Value Rating:1Overall Rating:1

    Submitted by Ace a Weekend Warrior from California
    Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Competitive Edge
    Strengths:VERY comfortable. Sticky. SUPER comfortable. Doesn't slip on handlebar. Did I mention they were comfy?
    Weaknesses:So sticky that they were really hard to get on and off. Not as grippy on the hands when wet.
    Similar Products Used:Some old Gripshift grips
    Bike Setup:XC bike
    Bottom Line:Wow! These things feel verrrry good. They may be kinda hard to get on and off, but with a light coat of grease, they're no problem (bonus: the grease gets scraped off the inside of the grip during installation so they don't slip around on the bar :)). No more numbness!!!! Plus, the better feel lets me grip the bar better and better grip = better control. Best $10 I ever spent (except for that time when I was really hungry). GO GET SOME!
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Nick a Weekend Warrior from Nashville Tennessee,U.S.A.
    Date Reviewed: June 7, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:Anyplace With DIRT!
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Bennys Bikes
    Strengths:Very Grippy,Sticky.Knocks Out Numb Fingers.
    Weaknesses:Zip-Nada-Zippo----None! Perfect!! :)
    Similar Products Used:Can't Remember
    Bike Setup:2001 Mongoose Butted Stell XL 21 speed,With Shox.
    Bottom Line:Now dis' is the best grip for you! BUY THIS,FOR BEST GRIP!

    -----Not for everybodys hands,...test em' out first.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Mark a Weekend Warrior from Monroe, Louisiana USA
    Date Reviewed: May 15, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:Anything with dirt
    Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Specialized S-Store
    Strengths:Easy to cut for bar-ends, easy to install, feel great.
    Weaknesses:None so far.
    Similar Products Used:Stock grips with bike, by Specialized.
    Bike Setup:Specialized HardRock.
    Bottom Line:These work as advertised. I use Team XC-L BG gloves with them, and I haven't had any hand or finger numbness since I started using them. Extremely comfortable on the road or the trail. Definitely get some if you have numbness problems. Best $10 I ever spent. Value rating is 5. Couldn't believe they were only $10.00. Overall rating is 5. They do what they say they do, and you can't beat that.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Sal a Weekend Warrior from Gloucester, Mass
    Date Reviewed: May 10, 2001
    Favoriate Trail:Lynn Woods & Dogtown
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Purchased At:Landry's Cycles
    Strengths:good oval shape. Has concave area for thumb grip. Nice and wide for wide hands.
    Weaknesses:a little smushy. grips loosened, but that could be due to installation.
    Similar Products Used:Oury, Coda
    Bike Setup:2001 Cannondale Jekkyl frame with Marzocchi Bomber 100 mm fork. Mavic CrossMax wheel set with Conti Survivor Pro 2.3 in front and Tioga Factory DH 2.1 in rear
    Bottom Line:In the past, I've had excruciating pain on the inside of my hands just below my pinky knuckles (numbness was never a problem). All I can say is that these grips have made that pain completely disappear. What more can I say?
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Doug a Weekend Warrior from New Jersey
    Date Reviewed: April 18, 2001
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Price Paid: $10.00
    Purchased At:Specialized online
    Strengths:Very comfortable, sets well on bar, holds position, well made.
    Weaknesses:Not for small hands
    Similar Products Used:Serfas, Oury
    Bike Setup:F700 Cannondale, mostly stock
    Bottom Line:These grips do what they claim, reduce numbness. I threw my old serfas back on after I changer shifters. My first ride, my hands were going numb after 10 minutes, Yea I’m getting old. Next ride I had put the Specialized back on and it took almost an hour. Enough said.
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

    Submitted by Eugene a Racer from Singapore
    Date Reviewed: April 6, 2001
    Duration Product Used:3 months
    Strengths:Reaallly comfortable, locks in place, eliminates numbness, nice translucent colour, grippy
    Weaknesses:Too comfortable to resist??
    Similar Products Used:Yeti grips, ODI....etc
    Bike Setup:Cross country tandem with Pace EVOII forks, XT/XTR setup, XT disc, Velocity rims, Hutchinson Pythons..
    Bottom Line:Get this grip if you find your current 1 giving you numbness, hard, slippery in the rain, water soaker, loose, mushy, ugly-looking..., you won't ever regret using them. 5 flaming chilis ain't enough..
    Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5






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