[c0ld]

Can anyone recommend me good aftermarket grips I have no idea what brands are good. I am not too fond of the stock ones on my 2010 GT Avalanche 1.0 plus they have have white edges and they look dirty already after hitting some trails.

 

[Phiu-x]

Try Odi Ruffian Lock-on.

 

[c0ld]

These ones you say they look quite good they will fit my handlebar right?

http://www.bikeman.com/HT3710.html?...utm_medium=GoogleBase&utm_campaign=GoogleBase

 

[Rhys05]

I've got some Ergon GP-1's, they may take a bit of adjustment, but I like them so far...

 

[one4teen]

I just put on the odi rogue lock ons. Major upgrade. I believe they have more diameter than the ruffians. My buddy uses the ergons mentioned above, he is a much better rider than myself.

 

[NYrr496]

I really like Lizard Skins Logos.

 

[LyNx]

Best bet is to go visit a local shop and take a look at what they have on offer, as grips are pretty personal, almost as personal as saddles. That being said, if you want something for long rides to help alleviate wrist pain and give more hand positions and support, I really like the Ergon grips, just find which ones work for you - I use the GX1s on my trail bike and GX2s on my rigid/road/light XC bike. The Oddie Ruffians are also pretty nice and squishy with good volume.

 

[HamfisT]

I'm very happy with my Oury lock-ons!

 

[CONoobie]

I've got some Ergon GP-1's, they may take a bit of adjustment, but I like them so far...

I don't have these on my bike yet, but I test rode a bike with them and REALLY like them! I will most likely get a pair for myself soon.

 

[mx_599]

I like Oury.

I tried ESI grips at the recommendation of others and had a terrible experience with them. In the end I sliced them off with a razor blade. They were ever used for even one ride. I want to to see if ESI will refund my money. They were close to $20...and never used. :madman:

 

[square]

I like Oury.

I tried ESI grips at the recommendation of others and had a terrible experience with them. In the end I sliced them off with a razor blade. They were ever used for even one ride. I want to to see if ESI will refund my money. They were close to $20...and never used. :madman:

how did you have a terrible experience without even using them? you might have been able to get a refund...if you didn't slice em off.

i have a cheap set of ritchey grips for now.

 

[c0ld]

Thanks for the great choices im gonna go and see if my LBS carries the ones you mentioned. So top picks would be Odi Lock-ons I really like how they look, or the ergon's they look kinda weird but they do look comfortable.

Do all grips are universal or do I have to look for a special fit for my bike?

Here is the one my bike comes with (Handlebar: GT Mtn Riser, 15 mm rise, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp)

 

[LyNx]

It's one area that YES, is universal as far as fit goes Any grip should fit fine.

Thanks for the great choices im gonna go and see if my LBS carries the ones you mentioned. So top picks would be Odi Lock-ons I really like how they look, or the ergon's they look kinda weird but they do look comfortable.

Do all grips are universal or do I have to look for a special fit for my bike?

Here is the one my bike comes with (Handlebar: GT Mtn Riser, 15 mm rise, 6061 heat treated, 31.8 mm clamp)

 

[c0ld]

So the small and large sizes for the Ergons depends on how large my hand is then haha. I was getting kinda confused on sizes, thanks for quick answer LyNx

 

[anavrinIV]

I have oury lockons and I love the diameter of them and the thickness of the grip...very comfortable.

However, I'm getting some pretty serious hand numbness and pain when I ride which I think is going to have to mean a change of grips, and I'll be trying ergons. I was on the ergon site and they had an animation that showed where standard grips can cause pain...I realized on my next ride that that was the EXACT spot where my pain was...I don't know if the ergons will cure it but I think they will.

 

[lawfarm]

Ergons rock. I have a pair on my Surly, and it has convinced me that I should have them on all of my bikes...They also have a set with integrated bar ends, if you're into that sort of thing...

 

[mx_599]

how did you have a terrible experience without even using them? you might have been able to get a refund...if you didn't slice em off.

i have a cheap set of ritchey grips for now.

believe me, I am with you. I basically had to slice them off. I had the asymmetrical chunky ones.

major difficulty getting them on. even worse trying to get the fat part in the right spot. tried multiple tricks and "lube" solutions. nothing worked. to the point of getting blisters on my hands trying to manipulate them.

then, a change of componentry plans called for grip shift...:madman:

after all that, I attempted to get them off and it was not happening. razor...

to add insult to injury, the packaging claims easy on easy off. right. I might have been an isolated case...but they are not easy on easy off!

:thumbsup:

 

[codwater]

believe me, I am with you. I basically had to slice them off. I had the asymmetrical chunky ones.

major difficulty getting them on. even worse trying to get the fat part in the right spot. tried multiple tricks and "lube" solutions. nothing worked. to the point of getting blisters on my hands trying to manipulate them.

then, a change of componentry plans called for grip shift...:madman:

after all that, I attempted to get them off and it was not happening. razor...

to add insult to injury, the packaging claims easy on easy off. right. I might have been an isolated case...but they are not easy on easy off!

:thumbsup:

I love mine. They are simple, look good, provide good cushioning, and they stay in place. I do agree that they are harder to get on and off than most grips, but I like that. Most grips I have owned have slipped a little in position. Not these. I just removed one today to do some maintenance on a shifter. At first they were hard to get off, but I ended up sliding a screwdiver unde them, and pouring a shitload of alchol in, and they slid right off.

To each their own I guess, but the ESIs get my stamp of aproval.

 

[b-kul]

im a sunline man myself.

 

[phyco ref]

ODI Rouge