Best Grips?
08-08-05, 08:03 PM
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Best Grips?
Hey guys haven't been here in a while. Today I went trail riding and it was pouring but I had a blast. My grips suck. I really need some help on what to get for some new grips and bar ends. I'd like to know what all of your favorite handlebar grips and bar ends are. Any help would be appreciated. I'm looking to spend around 50$ between the two of them. also, I have stock raised bars on my 6700 they are called Bontrager Select and they have a 25 mm rise. So basically I need a good combo ofe bar ends and handlebar grips. Thanks
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ODI lock on grips are the best I think at about 25 bucks. They never slip or move at all.
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I really like Lizard Skin grips but you'll hear a lot of sugestions
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Do I need to buy special handle bars for odi's? or just a kit to attach them to my bontrager handlebars?
08-08-05, 08:23 PM
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any bar end suggestions? maybe i'll get thouse ourys in bright blue that would be pimpin with my blue 6700 frame btw how do I install bar ends with grips that don't have a hole on the end do I just cut the grip? I don't know what to do.
08-08-05, 08:30 PM
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I love these grips. If you want function over form, get these.
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Grip/product_125005.shtml
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Grip/product_125005.shtml
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Yeah, you would just cut the grip, slid it over and pop the bar end on. Of course, you have a flat bar correct? I don't think riser bars look good with bar ends but that's just me.
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nah they have a 25 mm rise but I kinda need the bar ends for some of the technical climbs.
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Originally Posted by FreeridinLoon
OURY...10 bucks and they are the best grip ever.
08-08-05, 08:59 PM
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I have a set of ODI Intense ($17 with the clamps and all), which are OK... They wear out fairly quick, and they're not comfortable to ride for a long time without gloves with.
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Originally Posted by thumbnut
I love these grips. If you want function over form, get these.
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Grip/product_125005.shtml
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Grip/product_125005.shtml
I ride the model with the little "bar ends" on them and they are the best. My LBS guys laughed at them when I brought them in. After taking them for a ride they all came in and said "these are really nice - Where did you get them?"
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I kind of want the original type grip though so I guess i'll get the ourys with specialized bar ends but I don't wanna put the specialized name on a trek, it won't match up.
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I've got the Serfas lock-ons on a bike. They feel nice, and I got them for about $12. I like the Lizard Skins dual compound grips better. I think I paid $9 for them.
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I'm loving my lizard skin lock on northshore grips since they are a bit larger then the average grip and nice and soft. I usually don't ride urban with gloves so i was looking for something soft and they fit the bill nicely.
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I'm loving my lizard skin lock on northshore grips since they are a bit larger then the average grip and nice and soft. I usually don't ride urban with gloves so i was looking for something soft and they fit the bill nicely.
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Ruffian MX Lock-ons
Intense Lock-ons
Oury's
or the best of both worlds..... Oury Lock-ons
Intense Lock-ons
Oury's
or the best of both worlds..... Oury Lock-ons
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I like the ODI version of the Oury grips, but unfortunatley they do not make them in a shorter fersion for gripshift. I will be changing to the ODI Rogue.
