Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Minneapolis, MN, USA
Bikes: 1990 Burley Bossa Nova, 1992 Paramount PDG-70, 1993 Specialized Stumpjumper, 2005 Jamis Dakar XC Pro, 2007 Rivendell Bleriot
Alcohol is good, but often you can also use a can of compressed air (an 'air duster' for computer parts), work the straw as far as you can beneath the grip, and then simultaneously release air and pull the grip off. It will float right off.