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So I upgraded my shifter and had to remove the grip. I did get it off with some windex and a screwdriver without damaging the grip but was unable to get it back on securely. I tried to re-wet the original tape with no luck. Then tried similar 'solvent activated' tape made for golf club grips - no luck. I think perhaps the grip stretched too much when I removed it. I gave up, and with a big trip looming only two days away I bit the bullet and bought another pair. Yes - I would and did buy again despite this annoyance. Fairly cheap 'consumable' bike part - I spend more on lube, tube, and chains so what the heck. Any I only replaced the one side as the other looks nearly perfect after a year of riding so now I have a 'spare'.
 
#26 ·
mtnbkrmike said:
That is my take precisely. My hands ache like they have never ached before. I keep wondering if I have too much weight on my hands. I'm pretty sure I do, but that is no different from how I have always ridden.
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Interesting that you say that. I'm noticing extra stress on my hands and forearms, but never thought about the grips. I've moved to an entirely new bike, so I'm assuming it is a larger setup issue.

Not sure if the grips could really cause that. (?)
 
#27 ·
I put a pair on my wife's bike and she loves them. I had trouble getting the double sided tape to stick to the bars (next carbon bars). I think this was mostly due to the humidity...it was a wet morning when I put them on. The first one went on smooth but the tape slide underneath and left a wrinkle that was felt through the grip. The second one the tape wouldn't stick at all. I ended up using some double sided tape that I had in the garage. I can't remember what the tape was for, but it was SUPER sticky and probably the thickness of saran wrap. The grips went on hard even soaked in windex, but boy are they ever on there. With the tape I used it was definitely a one shot deal. No chance they'll rotate any time soon. I'll likely buy more for other bikes in the future.
 
#29 ·
Thanks for heads up. Limited selection but great price. Clymb site is a mess. List one size option in order bar, another in description. Which one are you getting? No clue.

Issue with colored grips is dirt. Washing gloves after ea ride helps but sweat seems to darken the veneer or material. Otherwise luv em!

bradoemba said:
If anyone is shopping for these, The Clymb is blowing these out for $20 (vs the ridiculous normal price of $30).

Accessories & Tools | Cycle | The Clymb

Too bad I just bought a new pair two weeks ago.....
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#30 ·
I have 2 bikes with this grip - love them and have had no set-up problems or colour fade on my blue pair. They are comfortable and I feel they are much better than the tacky ODI lock-on's that they replaced. The ODI's seemed to dissolve in my hands and I would come away a coating of sticky goo on my hands that transferred to anything I touched. The Lizard Skins do not do this.

Eric
 
#31 ·
I'm really pleased with them too - just one season on them (with less riding than usual), but they still look great. I think the key difference for me is that the rubberized coating on top of the foam seems to protect against tearing.
 
#32 ·
I'm pretty pleased with them. I usually ride the ESI small diameter, and ride the large diameter in these. I thought the ESI Chunky was too soft and made my hands and forearms fatigue. The hardness of these seem just right, and they are light. I don't like the tape process (it's a bit finicky the first time), and they lose a lot of there tackiness with use, becoming quite slippery.
 
#33 ·
In another thread, I think it was LeDuke or Rangeriderdave, said the tape under his grips turned to mush pretty fast from sweat.

Mine have been perfect to my surprise, although I wear gloves. Unsure if sweat is an issue for others or not.
 
#35 ·
Cut the 32mm ones to suit my grip shift, they fit pretty much seamlessly which is great. So far I haven't noticed them which is a good thing. Good grip, great weight and I have not had a single problem with them, which I guess is why I haven't noticed them. They're there doing their job, 0 complaints and I would buy them again for sure
 
#36 ·
On a side note, I bought the Extralite Hypergrips - just 12 grams for the pair - and coming from esi, i thought that Hypergrips were too mushy and felt hot.


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#38 ·
I think that the plugs are two grams each. Once i promote myself to sport class and no longer in contention for the podium, I'll probably go back to the esi.


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#40 ·
If you're like me and have a tendency not to read instructions, you might want to actually read the instructions when you put on the Hypergrips...i used wood glue so the grips won't turn on the bars. Hopefully that's not bad on the carbon handlebars. I also like the feel of the ESI, not too hard and not too soft.


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