foam grip easily slips off from handlebar after rain, common problem？
07-24-17 | 03:47 PM
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foam grip easily slips off from handlebar after rain, common problem？
Hi,
Just have a little accident, that the grip slipped off so easily after rain, however when without rain it is very well seized. I do not have the handlebar endcap or bar ends to keep rain water from flowing in. If the rain water only comes from outside the surface, is that slippage much less likely to be ?
Thanks!
Just have a little accident, that the grip slipped off so easily after rain, however when without rain it is very well seized. I do not have the handlebar endcap or bar ends to keep rain water from flowing in. If the rain water only comes from outside the surface, is that slippage much less likely to be ?
Thanks!
07-24-17 | 03:56 PM
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There is a glue for foam handlebar grips. This outfit sells two types if you're interested.
Grab On Lube-N-Glue 1 oz Plastic Bottle W/Alcohol - LG 02 Grip Glue
Grab On Lube-N-Glue 1 oz Plastic Bottle W/Alcohol - LG 02 Grip Glue
07-24-17 | 06:07 PM
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glue it.
clean/dry the grip and bar first.
use automotive weather strip cement.
clean/dry the grip and bar first.
use automotive weather strip cement.
07-24-17 | 07:24 PM
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I've never had luck with grips (foam or rubber) with any type of glue or adhesive once that starts happening. Mine were slipping after about an hour from sweat. The adhesives worked for a wekk or so but the problem returns. I have not tried auto weather strip cement. I know I am not providing any type of solution but I usually just by new grips at that point and make sure I only use water or alcohol when installing them. The last set I bought (ESI Chunky) have been on for over a year and still work great.
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07-25-17 | 07:35 AM
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Hi,
Just have a little accident, that the grip slipped off so easily after rain, however when without rain it is very well seized. I do not have the handlebar endcap or bar ends to keep rain water from flowing in. If the rain water only comes from outside the surface, is that slippage much less likely to be ?
Thanks!
Just have a little accident, that the grip slipped off so easily after rain, however when without rain it is very well seized. I do not have the handlebar endcap or bar ends to keep rain water from flowing in. If the rain water only comes from outside the surface, is that slippage much less likely to be ?
Thanks!
You should also get some end caps. You can get cheap ones or you can get cool fancy expensive ones.
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Pokin' around the Poconos A cold ride around Lake Erie
Dinosaurs in Colorado A mountain bike guide to the Purgatory Canyon dinosaur trackway
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07-26-17 | 07:15 AM
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Two words: "hair spray". Makes them easier to slide on. Let it set up for an hour or so before riding. When it comes time to take them off, a little new hair spray under the grip acts as a solvent so they slide off as easily as they went on.
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07-26-17 | 08:02 AM
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I've never had luck with grips (foam or rubber) with any type of glue or adhesive once that starts happening. Mine were slipping after about an hour from sweat. The adhesives worked for a wekk or so but the problem returns. I have not tried auto weather strip cement. I know I am not providing any type of solution but I usually just by new grips at that point and make sure I only use water or alcohol when installing them. The last set I bought (ESI Chunky) have been on for over a year and still work great.
