Just like the title says. I recently put on a set of Oury grips on my mountain bike to replace some Renthal grips and it got me thinking: how do other folks remove their grips from their handlebars? I'm also curious as to whether or not you reuse your grips. For instance, when you need to cut down your bars, would you like to reinstall your old grips or would you rather cut them off and install a fresh set?
How do YOU remove grips from your bars?
- Thread starter Robbieisbobert
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Air compressor and a blow gun.
Remove the lock on screws.
air compressor or computer air if I don't have a compressor handy.
and yes I reuse my grips until they are worn out
and yes I reuse my grips until they are worn out
I just undo the lock-ons and the grips come off.
Unscrew the end clamps.
But for non lock- ons, compressed air works really well. If you don't have that then lift the edge of the grip up and pour rubbing alcohol in there. Work it around and the grip should break free.
But for non lock- ons, compressed air works really well. If you don't have that then lift the edge of the grip up and pour rubbing alcohol in there. Work it around and the grip should break free.
Trust me.
KY's DA SH#T on rubber!!
KY's DA SH#T on rubber!!
*thinks to self* ... but you'd have to get your finger into that tight hole ... ahhhh seeeee nowTrust me.
+1 compressor
hit 'em with hairspray to get them on. Quick blast of air will dry the spray and keep them in place. Air gun to get 'em off.
a lazer cannon
Pure rubbing alcohol if a compressor isn't handy. Not the 75% alcohol, that has mineral oil and perfume in it. Get the 99% pure stuff from the drug store and keep it handy. Cleans brake pads and other stuff too.
Anyway, several drops of alcohol in the grip, swish around, slide it on. Alcohol cleans the rubber on the inside of the grip leaving it very tacky. Alcohol then evaporates, grip stays on nice and tight. Works better than hairspray.
To remove later - lift up inside edge of grip slightly, (hook on a tire lever works) sneak in a little alcohol, spin grip, slide off.
Anyway, several drops of alcohol in the grip, swish around, slide it on. Alcohol cleans the rubber on the inside of the grip leaving it very tacky. Alcohol then evaporates, grip stays on nice and tight. Works better than hairspray.
To remove later - lift up inside edge of grip slightly, (hook on a tire lever works) sneak in a little alcohol, spin grip, slide off.
I usually roll my Ourys off. Curl them up like a tube sock and slide the last 1/2" off. Careful not to fully invert. That's a bitch to undo.
Canned air.
Cut off with exacto knife, replace with lock-ons