Originally Posted by
Ozonation
If it helps anybody, here are step-by-step photos of removing the foam grips from my Brompton and replacing them with the Ergon GP1-L Biokork grips. Total time about 45 minutes if you're fussy.
Note: Check that the clearance of the handles on either side (distance brake and/or shifter attachments re the same distance from the bar ends). I found my left ones to be 10 mm different from the right side, meaning I would have ended up with two differently measured and cut Ergon grips if I wasn't paying attention, unless that's what you want, of course...
Thanks for a very helpful article. I'm wondering if anyone has experience of fitting Ergon grips designed for use with a gripshift, onto a Brompton (M-type bar)? My M-Type bar has approx 140mm of straight bar before the curve - it seems that the short version of the Ergon grip (GP3-L) will take up 95mm of that - can for example, a Sturmey Archer 8 speed grip shift be added and still leave room for a brake?