Who's riding w/ Ergon Grips?

Mrledzeppelin · May 14, 2008

I'm pretty sure I've settled on a set of Ergon GC2 grips. I've read reviews of people saying the large size is too large in diameter. I'm hoping anybody out there riding with these could let me know what they're experience is with sizing. I haven't found them in any LBS' down here in south Florida to try em out.

I'm getting these to help out with wrist issues. I'm also trying to get out of the habit of riding with my thumbs on the bar, rather than around the bar.

thanks!
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eightballrj · May 14, 2008

They come in two sizes. I ordered the Large size because I have relatively large hands (9.75 inch). Measure you hands and see what size you would like better. I think the smalls are good up to like 8.5" hands and larges are for 9+"

Here is a link talking about hand measurement:

http://www.glove.org/glovemeasure.htm

ERGON · May 14, 2008

What grips are you currently using? Do you like the thickness?

For reference, almost 80% of the grips sold in the USA are the smalls. The smaller diameter allows for a full hand wrap with or without the use of a rider wearing a set of gloves. In a racing application or technical trails....the small allows for more hand position changes and secure control.

For me personally, I wear a size L gloves and run the small GR2's with a carbon barend.

Jeff
Ergon USA

Parrotnot · May 14, 2008

Perhaps have a quick look at the SQ Lab grips too. I went looking for Ergon ones, but the shop had these instead. They aren't quite so 'ergonomic' in their appearance, but frankly appearance has nothing to do with ergonomics anyway - and I'm sure this will come down to personal choice (and availability). I personally love mine. I have large hands, and they give me plenty of support and grip. But I'd strongly suggest trying any options out rather than buying by post. I've had several people try my grips and find them uncomfortable.

I'd be intrigued to know if other companies have different shaped grips available too (whether or not they are marketed as ergonomic).

Toby1 · May 14, 2008

I wear a size L glove. I first got the Large size Ergon GP1 grips. They felt too big for me. I went with the smaller size Ergon grip and that fits me much better.

markf · May 14, 2008

for xc type use i love the larger ergons. but i'm 6'4 and wear XL or XXL gloves. i've found on course i need to brake more on, or that have lots of really tight bike handling moves, the small or even regular grips work better for me.

Symr00 · May 14, 2008

I used Ergons for about 2 weeks. They were very comfortable at first, but during longer rides, my wrists still hurt. I didn't care for them when riding technical stuff. I have the Large and find they were more comfortable than the smalls. I'm a size 9.75 also.

eightballrj · May 14, 2008

Symr00 said:
I used Ergons for about 2 weeks. They were very comfortable at first, but during longer rides, my wrists still hurt. I didn't care for them when riding technical stuff. I have the Large and find they were more comfortable than the smalls. I'm a size 9.75 also.

Are you sure you sure you had them adjusted correctly? I have heard that long rides is where these shine the most.

rhino biker · May 14, 2008

I like em... especially the magnesium bar ends.

nachomc · May 14, 2008

I have a similar grip - I'm using the Specialized BG grips. I like them so far - ridden with them about 4 or 5 times. Took some work to get em set up right (proper angle for comfort) but I think I have it now.

drag_slick · May 14, 2008

I wear a size L glove and I've been using the small Ergons for almost a year now. Very comfy, and after getting used to them, they don't bother me in technical situations. :thumbsup:

GRAVELBIKE · May 14, 2008

I've tried all the Ergons in both large and small, and tend to gravitate towards the small version. On a whim, I tried the Serfas ergo-style grips, and found them to be severely "lacking."

Mrledzeppelin · May 14, 2008

Thanks for all the quick responses.

I wear a large glove, I don't have a tape handy to measure my had size. Right now I'm riding the grips that came on my 08 GF Tassajara. They're alright. It's sounding like the smalls are the ones for me. I'll hit up some LBS' and see if I can find em, if not I'll go mail order.

steadite · May 14, 2008

Symr00 said:
I used Ergons for about 2 weeks. They were very comfortable at first, but during longer rides, my wrists still hurt.

Ditto....good at first, but after a while hands go numb. And, yes, I installed them right...or at least according to the instructions.

I plan to switch back. Lookin' at a set of ODI ruffians.

intensworks · May 14, 2008

Havent gone back to regular grips after putting Ergons on my bike. The comfort / weight ratio is positive in my opinion

mtb143 · May 20, 2008

Jeff@Ergon - Do the GR2's come in more than one version with the carbon bar end, or is the new "leichtbau" GR2 the only one? How can you tell by looking at them if they're the new uber light ones or not?

ERGON · May 20, 2008

mtb143 said:
Jeff@Ergon - Do the GR2's come in more than one version with the carbon bar end, or is the new "leichtbau" GR2 the only one? How can you tell by looking at them if they're the new uber light ones or not?

GR2's are available with a magnesium barend or a carbon barend. Anything with a "leichtbau"...meaning lightweight in German....will use a lighter grip. It uses kraton rubber...which is a lighter and softer rubber that the standard grip material. The leichtbau grips are a darker stealth like gray color with a black palm. See images below...

Standard GP1, GC2, and GR2 grip body...

Leichtbau grip body...

Jeff
Ergon USA

Symr00 · May 20, 2008

eightballrj said:
Are you sure you sure you had them adjusted correctly? I have heard that long rides is where these shine the most.

Yes, I installed them correctly. I bought them for long rides and they were great for under 10mi rides. I've since switched to Titec Hellbent grips and they are much more comfortable and work better for technical stuff due to their more standard grip shape.

eightballrj · May 21, 2008

I got mine on today. I love them so far. I haven't done anything really technical yet. But, I will be going for a trail ride this friday and saturday and maybe sunday. I will report back. With gloves these things are absolutely amazing! Without they can be a little slick. Otherwise I'm ecstatic!

Mrledzeppelin · May 26, 2008

Bump Update

So I picked a pair of grips up about a week ago, with the mag bar ends, size small. I haven't ridden the trails yet, but I have been doing a bit of commuting and some free ride around town. So far they are pretty comfortable, my wrists have yet to feel sore like they did with regular grips, tho every now and then my middle and ring finger fall asleep, requiring me to reposition my hand for a few minutes then I'm good again for a while. I almost wonder if that is a sign I should have gotten the large grips. The packaging the grips came in was rather impressive. On a whole I'd say I'm thus far satisfied with the grips, there is a chance I may exchange them for larges not sure yet.

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Who's riding w/ Ergon Grips?

Mrledzeppelin

eightballrj

ERGON

Parrotnot

Toby1

markf

Symr00

eightballrj

rhino biker

nachomc

drag_slick

GRAVELBIKE

Mrledzeppelin

steadite

intensworks

mtb143

ERGON

Symr00

eightballrj

Mrledzeppelin

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