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Odi Elite Pro Lock-On Bike Grips

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Some tapered grips are more complex than others. Ergon’s tapered grips are different to most in that they effectively alter the sweep of your handlebars. It’s a bit hard to explain/understand but basically the tapering is not concentric to the handlebar. The grip is fatter at the outer edge of your palm. Therefore it is possible to alter the plane in which your hands are positioned whilst riding. Generally speaking, smaller hands suit thinner grips. Fitting grips that are too fat or thin may result in you having achy hands, arm pump, or problems regulating your braking and reaching levers for shifting and dropper post-actuation. The RevGrips clamp on, leaving a gap between the main sleeve and the bar. The alloy clamps hold the sleeve firmly above the surface, while small rubber inserts provide a degree of twist and extra insulation from trail vibrations. The amount of flex and twist is tunable by means of thin metal spacers. This design is to help cure and prevent arm pump, hand pain and rider fatigue. But what’s this got to do with fatter grips? Well, Specialized fits fat grips to all of its size Large bikes and above. They’re 30.5mm in diameter rather than 28.5mm. The idea being that bigger riders have bigger hands, bigger hands need bigger grips. I know this, as I’ve been removing them from test bikes for years now and fitting the skinny ones instead. This type of grip has a collar that can be tightened around the handlebar, usually with a small bolt. This means you can fit them easily, take them off again to access other handlebar hardware and they won’t come loose, no matter hard to twist or how bad the conditions get.

Another feature of these grips is the inboard flange, which I think is a love/hate thing. You may find it annoying and in-the-way, or you find it useful on hectic downhills where the flange helps your hands locate the grips when you’re bouncing around like a balloon in a hurricane. Personally it doesn’t affect me, as I cycle with my hands at the very edges of the grips so the flange isn’t anywhere near my hand, which brings me to my next point… Must have slipped on the take off to get such an #EnduroTurnbar™ The pivotal moment, however, came in Pila, Italy after riding an XL Specialized Demo 8 downhill bike. With 20-minute long descents, Pila offers the type of riding that will leave even the toughest hands in tatters and your forearms pumped for days. It absolutely smokes brakes too.The Reflex grips are being offered in a roomy 135mm grip length and with two diameters: Regular (33.5mm) or X-Large (34.5mm). Combined with the available 9 color options – they are sure to be a perfect fit for your ride.

While a grip is a simple piece of kit, some factors should be considered when choosing the right ones for your steed. Construction material, grip pattern, ergonomics, how they fasten to the bar and size varies from grip to grip. Each type has its own benefits, here we will advise which grip is best suited to each discipline. The dual tread design is reminiscent of the DMR Deathgrip and works similarly well. The raised hard-ish end of the grip is a bit uncomfortable for riders who hang off the ends of their handlebars, however.Keep reading to learn more or skip to the bottom for answers to the most frequently asked questions about what to look for when buying a set of the best MTB grips.

The grips on your mountain bike are important. The humble grip will allow you to maintain a secure grasp of the bars, even in the worst wet and muddy conditions. The best mountain bike grips will absorb vibrations passed to your hands and arms and improve comfort on long days in the saddle. To put it shortly, no. It'll take a bit of experimenting to find the right size for you - but the effort will be well worth it for ultimate control and comfort. Though some grips are best chosen after taking particular hand measurements. We put the “Motion” on our DH bike as it has the thinnest diameter and doesn’t have a raised area under the palm or a waffle pattern either. We liked the idea of a thin grip that won’t squirm on a DH bike, thus giving a very positive feel when you’re death gripping like a champ. They are by no means cheap but if your regular mountain bike ride is on the roughest and toughest gravity trails that are causing you serious fatigue, they might be your fix. At 130mm long with a 30mm diameter, they aren't especially long or bulky. That said they are not the softest option available but will go the distance when it comes to wear and tear.The Elite Pro grips were developed in conjunction with Curtis Keene, an enduro world series racer. But before you think that these are ‘Enduro specific’ (at least they’re not e-MTB specific…) these grips have been designed for anyone who wants extra grip and padding, but isn’t fussed about a little bit of extra weight. It will also depend if you tend to ride with or without gloves, riders who regularly wear gloves tend to prefer smaller, less aggressive patterns. How do I know when I need to replace my grips? There’s very little cushioning and we’ve noticed a lot more harshness on rough trails compared to the Burgtec Bartender grip that was on my bike previously. The RevGrips are available in three sizes spanning 31-34mm diameters and come in a range of colours – there are eight for the clamps and five for the sleeves, allowing a good level of customisation.

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