If you are just resting your hands on the grips, the Ergons are good, but if you like to wrap your fingers all the way around the grip, a traditional lock-on grip with the Cane Creek bar ends works better. Also, you get a better grip with the Cane Creeks when climbing out of the saddle. My commute takes me over some true MTB conditions, so a more traditional MTB grip is desirable. Overall, you'll pay a little more with the grip/Cane Creek combo than with Ergon grips, but it's worth the extra cost. No real difference in the number of hand positions available with either.