Recommend me some grips..

[Brizn]

Considering new grips for my mtn and commuter bikes.

Right now using the Cane Creek lock-ons for mtn and Lizard Skin Moab lock-ons for the commuter. They both feel good when gripping, but i have some soreness in my outter palms after riding a while. (I've already finely-adjusted all the cockpit angles and have alleviated most of my issues). I'm wondering if there's a grip that's just a liiiiiiittle softer??

What are other folks runnin' ?

[drevil]

Considering new grips for my mtn and commuter bikes.

Right now using the Cane Creek lock-ons for mtn and Lizard Skin Moab lock-ons for the commuter. They both feel good when gripping, but i have some soreness in my outter palms after riding a while. (I've already finely-adjusted all the cockpit angles and have alleviated most of my issues). I'm wondering if there's a grip that's just a liiiiiiittle softer??

What are other folks runnin' ?I declare the original Ourys (not the Lock-ons) to be the most comfortable grips EVAR. :) Been using them for at least a dozen years. They also come in fancy pants colors.

The problem with the Lock-on version is that they have a hard plastic base, so you give up some of the cushiness. Also, the actual lock rings are hard, minimizing the area of plushiness and because I often place my hands on the ends of the grips, it hurts after a while.

[drevil]

I declare the original Ourys (not the Lock-ons) to be the most comfortable grips EVAR. :) Been using them for at least a dozen years. They also come in fancy pants colors.

The problem with the Lock-on version is that they have a hard plastic base, so you give up some of the cushiness. Also, the actual lock rings are hard, minimizing the area of plushiness.
Allroy is rocking the new silicone ESI grips (http://www.esigrips.com/). I've tried them very briefly on his bike, but they seem nice and squishy also. Durability is still a question though because I did see the ends of his a little tattered and torn. The Ourys usually shrug off the abuse better than other grips because of their thickness.

[BikerMiker]

Oury lockons.

mike

[pirate]

I second the Oury lockons... They couldn't be easier to install, and the slightly less cushy feel is worth it to me to have them NOT slipping and sliding all over the place.

[drevil]

I second the Oury lockons... They couldn't be easier to install, and the slightly less cushy feel is worth it to me to have them NOT slipping and sliding all over the place.
If I rode with a shock, I'd definitely go to the Lock Ons also. The occasional slipping is one of the evils I face with the regular version. I also think that there is more of a twisting motion while riding with Jones H-bars which doesn't help matters, but Super 77 (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Super-77/Super77/) keeps things in place decently.

[newfdog]

If I rode with a shock, I'd definitely go to the Lock Ons also. The occasional slipping is one of the evils I face with the regular version. I also think that there is more of a twisting motion while riding with Jones H-bars which doesn't help matters, but Super 77 (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Super-77/Super77/) keeps things in place decently.


I've used golf club grip tape with the regular version of the Oury's with great success. You can pick this stuff up at any golf store(or many sporting goods superstore) for a couple of bucks. The grips have zero twist.

[dcraider]

I second the Oury non-lock on grips. I switched to them last year and havent looked back. And yes, when Drevil says they come in fancy pants colors, they come in fancy pants colors. Now your grips can match your headset which matches your spoke nipples.

Yes Sir!

[rusog]

I just rode 50 miles on the ESI grips and they felt great! Talk to gary he'll hook you up!

Gary Stewart, CEO
ESI (Extreme Steering, Inc.)
760-947-4345
garys@esigrips.com
www.esigrips.com
www.extremesteering.com

Cheers!
Mike Hatfield

[jabberwocky]

ODI Rogue lock-ons.

[jed]

I think they are the best, with a variety of textures to choose from. I wasn't picky so I can't say which one I have. I just went into the shop and said, "I need some ODI lock-ons." For SS, I can't/won't use anything else. All that torquing on the bar while climbing causes regular grips to slide all over the place on my bar. I run my levers way inboard on the SS and tend to hold on to the very outside of the bar, while the grips tended to slide inboard toward the clamp, so I'm was holding on to bare bar a lot. I thought ODI lock-ons were the best solution to the problem.

Otherwise, I like the Specialized grips that come on thier bikes. Those Salsa ones with the hot peppers all over them are cool, but get slippery when wet (under your hand, not on the bar). WTB grips are good too.

[Brizn]

The Oury lock-ons were what I was thinking before starting this thread-- bc they looked comfy and were popular. And seein' as the Ourys are made by Odi, I'm guessing that there won't be any significant difference between the 2 ..? But I'm kinda preferin' the Odi grip pattern (a little more texture) over the Oury's. They 'look' good...and it sounds that many folks are attesting to their feel-- so me thanks all for the input! I think the Odi's take it.

[jabberwocky]

I like the ODI rogue because it is a little larger diameter, and very grippy and soft. I had an incident with a table saw a few years ago, and my left hand is very picky about grip diameter.

I actually run the ODI ruffian on my DJ bike, as its more like a bmx grip. Overall, I prefer the rogue though.

[redneckp3ngu1n]

I like lizard skin logo grips for xc style bike and northshore grips for bigger bikes. Im not sure if new grips will do a whole lot for you outer palms though. Maby look at specialized body geometry gloves as they where designed for this reason.

[glader60]

Raceface good and evil grips
I have these and the work very well for me. I have large hands and these are large grips. Very comfy, with them being thicker on the top and a raised area in the center of the plam. Also very grippy, I would not want to go on a long ride without gloves though. I put them on with hair spray and so far they have stayed put.

I have Ritchey TGV Grips on my other bike. These are very comfy as well, with good grip and raised center for your palm. They do wear fast and also move around a little. I think I'm going to try some motorcycle grip glue next time I put some grips on.

[Pinoy Rider]

Can you trim the ESI grips to a desired length?

[drevil]

Can you trim the ESI grips to a desired length?
I'd say very easily. The grip is smooth so you can trim it anywhere along its length.

As an aside, if you don't have a handheld utility blade cutter, it comes in handy when cutting rubber and softer plastic things like grips. It'll cut them smooth and clean with little effort. I got me one in the bad ol' days of elastomer shocks.

[Brizn]

Went with the Odi Rogue lock-ons and had my first ride w/ them today. The slightly larger diameter felt good...the cush felt good....and I prefer the flanged end caps over the Haro aluminum ones i was using previously. Most importantly, i noticed a slight but significant improvement in hand soreness. Thanks all! (Jbwcky!)

[jabberwocky]

Went with the Odi Rogue lock-ons and had my first ride w/ them today. The slightly larger diameter felt good...the cush felt good....and I prefer the flanged end caps over the Haro aluminum ones i was using previously. Most importantly, i noticed a slight but significant improvement in hand soreness. Thanks all! (Jbwcky!)No problem! Glad they worked out. :)

[EJensen]

I would not want to go on a long ride without gloves though. I put them on with hair spray and so far they have stayed put.

Damn! You must have to peel your gloves off after a ride. Come to think of it though, the gloves I have are just a bit large, so I am definitely going to try this for my next ride.

Best regards,
Eric