I have until 4 when all the LBSs close for the holidays.

My His/Hers ‘71 Cinellis were extensively used. The couple toured Europe then all over America. They were less concerned about being original or thinking Auburn 2023 when they replaced parts that better suited them.

Both came to me with Grab-On grips.

couple things:
1, Grab-On grips hail from Walla Walla, WA. I’m from Bremerton (certainly not bragging. Bremerton sucks) and I think it’s cool that a local random place like Walla Walla produced Bike Parts.

2, my first serious road bike was a silver 1971 Holdsworth. At the time I worked part time in a bike shop and chose to put Grab-On grips. Ted, the original owner loved the restoration I did but told me to get rid of the Grab-Ons. I didn’t because I liked the comfort and bar wrapping was my least favorite thing to do.

3, Being a sponge material, I imagine these things have 50 years of palm and forehead sweat soaked into them.

4, I have noticed at my age, the pads on my palms aren’t as padded as they used to be. I have vintage gloves but I prefer the double thick specialized for most riding. I (we) might enjoy the added comfort.


Faded, but all there.

Hers are red

Mine are black