billyjk

I handed-down my Cannondale Hybrid to my son a few weeks ago when I got a new Trek 7.3. The ergo grips on the 7.3 are a real hit with me and my son.

So, I want to get ergo grips for the Cannondale. Here's what I am looking for, but I need some advice...

- Grips that are affordable (less than $30?)
- Can accommodate grip-shifts on left and right, so they need to be short
- How to remove existing grips
- How to install new ones
- Best place to buy

Thanks!
-bk

rhenning

The one pair I have I think I bought at Walmart. Maybe $10. Roger

Cheddarpecker

I find that if you twist and pull outwards from the stem side, they tend to come off. If they don't, they get the knife. Probably not the best approach for carbon or aluminum.

I buy my grips from the bike shop.

dsbrantjr

They may be slightly above your budget but I highly recommend Ergon grips. They make several models which are sized for grip shifts. The BioKork models are especially nice IMO.

Retro Grouch 

Which Grip Shifts?

Niagara Bike will almost surely have Ergon shape grips that will mate with the most common (short) Grip Shifts. If your son's bike has the half pipe style Grip Shifts, I suspect that you are out of luck.

For removal and installation, the magic word is "Aquanet". Spray a little hairspray under your existing grip and it will slide right off. Spray a little into your new grip and it will slide right on. LEAVE IT ALONE for an hour or so and the new grip will stay firmly in place.

billyjk

Thanks for all the quick feedback.

The Gripshift model is SRT300i.

After some research, I am thinking that these might work:
Ergon GP1 L Large Gripshift Performance Black Grey Bicycle Grips | eBay

fietsbob

GP 2~5 adds an integrated Bar End of various Lengths.

I use the GP3 on my Brompton.

Ronsonic 

If you have access to an air compressor, it can make grip removal and install fast and easy. Just put the nozzle onto the edge of the grip and bar and blast while you pull off or push on.

This will make noises that may embarrass or delight your son depending on his age.

billyjk

Hey - I would find that pretty entertaining. :-)

Thanks for all the advice folks.

I'll let you know what I end up with.

Great to be back riding again!

WizardOfBoz

I just traded a trekking ("Butterfly", or "Gregg") handlebar from my wife's bike (a cast-off from a relative) to straight bars. I put Ergon GP-3 handles on the thing. Essentially GP-1s with bar extensions. My wife has carpal tunnel issues (her hands get numb from riding, anyway) and she really liked the Ergons. More than your budget (about $50), though.

We rode 30 miles together yesterday. It was a lot of fun, and she tells me her wrists and shoulders would not have been able to do it without the new bar ends. So the expense was worth it.

corrado33

Looks like you can buy the normal ergon grips for ~$30 at REI. I'd go for that. They offer grip shift ones as well. I have the normal ergon (non grip shift) on my MTN bike and I love them.

As for removing the old ones? Do not follow the advice to cut them off. That is an absolute last resort that I only use if the grips themselves have deteriorated and are literally a bunch of goop. Stick a small flat screwdriver under the grip. Spray/pour some rubbing alcohol in there. Pull the screwdriver out. Twist the grip back and forth a bit on the side that you poured the alcohol in. Pull the grip off while twisting. If it doesn't work the first time, try again and push the screwdriver further in this time. You can also use hairspray, but if you don't get it off in time it makes it more sticky instead of less.

I use hairspray to put grips on, alcohol to take them off.

Wheever

Ergon GP-1s are $24.61 from Amazon. Just bought a pair for my fat bike. They really are as good as everyone says.