Trek Grips
06-12-12, 03:27 AM
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Trek Grips
Is there a link or thread out there on replacing the stock grips on a 2012 7.1 fx? I found a nice blog on here but it talks about replacing the the handle bars and grips. Is it possible for mr just to swap the grips?
06-12-12, 03:41 AM
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Cut the old ones off with a razor or knife. Spray a bit of hair spray in the new ones and slide them on, and let dry overnight.
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You can also get old grips off by working a narrow screwdriver under them and shooting some WD-40 or alcohol along it; work it along under the grip and the grip should eventually slide off. Clean the bar thoroughly before putting new grips on. Clean grips on a clean bars should stay put when they are applied; some more alcohol should help ease them on and will soon evaporate.
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You can use a turkey injector to get some rubbing alcohol in between the bar and grips, then they slide off much easier.
06-12-12, 12:08 PM
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An air compressor, or a floorpump will let you,
and maybe a mate on the hand pump,
get the air pressure to break loose the grip in one piece..
a ball needle will get the air under the grip.
and maybe a mate on the hand pump,
get the air pressure to break loose the grip in one piece..
a ball needle will get the air under the grip.
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The reference to replacing both the handlebar and grips may have been due to Trek's introduction of the IsoZone h-bar which was designed for use with proprietary grips only. Changing grips or adding bar ends meant changing the h-bar, too. I believe Trek/Bontrager has since either changed the design or made available some bits that allow use with other grips.
I don't believe the 7.1 ever came with the IsoZone h-bar, so changing grips should remain a simple feat.
I don't believe the 7.1 ever came with the IsoZone h-bar, so changing grips should remain a simple feat.
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The reference to replacing both the handlebar and grips may have been due to Trek's introduction of the IsoZone h-bar which was designed for use with proprietary grips only. Changing grips or adding bar ends meant changing the h-bar, too. I believe Trek/Bontrager has since either changed the design or made available some bits that allow use with other grips.
I don't believe the 7.1 ever came with the IsoZone h-bar, so changing grips should remain a simple feat.
I don't believe the 7.1 ever came with the IsoZone h-bar, so changing grips should remain a simple feat.
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