Already feel that all black handle grip is kinda of mundane want to change it to well a brighter color maybe. Add in some flairs I suppose ..
Anyone have the same urge as mine ?
Anyone have the same urge as mine ?
Do you change your MTB stock handle grip ?
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+ 1 on ergons. First thing I do when I get a new bike.
I really don’t get the whole color matching bike thing. I suppose it’s a generational thing and to each their own. Reminds me of all the road bikers in the 80’s with chartreuse bikes and matching clothes from head to toe.
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I really don’t get the whole color matching bike thing. I suppose it’s a generational thing and to each their own. Reminds me of all the road bikers in the 80’s with chartreuse bikes and matching clothes from head to toe.
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I have been riding Ergon GA2 fat grips for a long time and they have been good.
Just installed the new PNW Loam XL grips on my bikes as I really like PNW and want to give their grips a try. I did go blue with the PNW's as it matches my blue DVO Sapphire on my Middlechild perfectly and the Ripley was all blacked out and I wanted some color back on it.
Just installed the new PNW Loam XL grips on my bikes as I really like PNW and want to give their grips a try. I did go blue with the PNW's as it matches my blue DVO Sapphire on my Middlechild perfectly and the Ripley was all blacked out and I wanted some color back on it.
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I always run the stock grips until they’re worn. I’m not too picky as long as they aren’t fat. Usually buy race face half nelson when they are work out
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I change my grips as often as I change my socks. I know what saddle and pedals I prefer, but I'm always searching for a better grip for; fit, comfort, and ease of attachment. All black except two pair in dirty grey this past year, because moon dust. They don't need to be thick but tacky enough, and single lock ring please.
new full build that has OEM choices ?
in first week
toss saddle
toss grips
toss tires
install my saddle
install my grips
install my tires
in first month
handlebars are usually the next to go
seatpost/dropper gets tossed, bikeyoke revive goes in
in first year
wheelset usually gets tossed if it isn't already what I want
in first week
toss saddle
toss grips
toss tires
install my saddle
install my grips
install my tires
in first month
handlebars are usually the next to go
seatpost/dropper gets tossed, bikeyoke revive goes in
in first year
wheelset usually gets tossed if it isn't already what I want
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You keep your OEM pedals?
Anyway, I like cheap EBay foam grips. Comfy and light, but I typically have to replace them every year. And yes, all my grips are black. I put matching yellow grips on my yellow bike once and they looked disgustingly grimy after only a couple of rides.
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All my grips eventually become dark grey to black!
I have a set of red grips on one bike now, since Oury didn't have black available when I needed them.
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Especially when you clip your bars at a prodigious rate, like I do.
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Had great luck with PNW grips, I actually like them better than the ergons the previous owner had on my hardtail. I have ODI ruffians on my FS bike and really like them as well.
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One thing that I always change out right away is the OEM air in the tires. I replace it with nitrogen and the improvement in performance is literally incredible. Plus, the sooner you change out the stock air the more you can get for it on the resale market before you've put too many miles on the new bike.
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Exactly my setup! Color and all. Love Rogues. Have been mostly running them for 10+ years. That said. had a couple of sets of the pivot factory grips that I got with my bike and I really liked them. I just kept tearing the ends off of them. I like the Locking ring on the outside for armoring purposes.
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Rockshox 72.5, all day.
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