Best kids grips? Smallest diameter lock-on. What have you used?
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I just picked some up for my 2 little ones. The other benefit is that since they do not have a pattern, they can be cut down. Adult grips are quite a bit longer than they need to be for little hands. They come in cool colors and can even be ordered direct using 2 or 3 colors.
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i use lizard skin "mini machine" (non-lock ons) grips for my 3 and 5 yr olds.
colors are limited tho.
i install with windex and they're gtg after a day.
actually, oury grips are the only ones i really have issues with using windex.
for color options, https://www.jrbicycles.com/storefront/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=3149
no experience with the tangents, but jrbicycles is usually good.
id call ahead and double check stock status, tho.
colors are limited tho.
i install with windex and they're gtg after a day.
actually, oury grips are the only ones i really have issues with using windex.
for color options, https://www.jrbicycles.com/storefront/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=3149
no experience with the tangents, but jrbicycles is usually good.
id call ahead and double check stock status, tho.
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I got some small thin grips for my daughters bike, and they don'thave enough cushion. She wears gloves for trail rides, and is fine. Around town though without gloves, she complains that her hands hurt. Might have to try some foam grips. I have ECI Racers Edges on my bike, but on hot days without gloves, they get slick with sweaty hands.
Another vote for the ODI Ruffians. They have a small diameter and grip well, with or without gloves. My son has been using them since he was 8 and he loves them. I have them and love them too FWIW. Another thing to consider is that with the Ruffians, he will be able to continue to use the same grip as he grows instead of changing to another grip when he gets older and needs adult sized grips.
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Again with ruffians, but im going the 90mm inserts for grip shift but with locking clamps both ends. I let my son try mine while I was giving rogues a go, he liked them (and I went back to them, rogues now got moved to my commuter, great for riding without gloves)
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We use the esi silicone foam grips. The kids seem to love them, no complaints.
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wethepeople arrow grips!
I know, old thread, and not lock-on, but I recommend wethepeople arrow grips. They make them in short 115mm and also long 146mm.
You have to cut the flanges off for mtb use. They are 28mm diameter and very grippy.
My 5 year old son uses them on his bikes and scooter. They are fantastic. The come with bmx-style nylon bar end plugs which well protect the ends of the grips/bars (a very good think for kid's gear)
I do admit, having an air compressor is a must when dealing with slide-on grips. You want a clean and dry fit or don't bother.
I know, old thread, and not lock-on, but I recommend wethepeople arrow grips. They make them in short 115mm and also long 146mm.
You have to cut the flanges off for mtb use. They are 28mm diameter and very grippy.
My 5 year old son uses them on his bikes and scooter. They are fantastic. The come with bmx-style nylon bar end plugs which well protect the ends of the grips/bars (a very good think for kid's gear)
I do admit, having an air compressor is a must when dealing with slide-on grips. You want a clean and dry fit or don't bother.
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