Which burgtec grips?
Favorite Grips in 2021?
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Which burgtec grips?
I tried the ESI Silicone extra chunky ones once, 34 mm thick. My hands turned numb with paraethesia within 15 min of riding on all of the three rides I had them installed. Switched back to the regular chunky 32 mm ones and the phenomena were gone for good. YMMV ofc
Are you really trying to believe that there is a difference in going over the bars when tagging a tree with a metal pinch collar on the end of the bar versus sticky rubber from a single clamp grip?
I have some blinker fluid I'd like to sell you.
I've been going back and forth between OneUps and ODI Elite Pros the last year and a half. The OneUp flanges and the ODI half waffle feel good for finger contact, so I loosen my grip a bit. The OneUp rubber on the end is a little softer, but I like the more pronounced outer flange of the ODI, and the thickened palm section is really nice too.
The last couple weeks I've been trying the RevGrips because a couple buddies rave about them, but I'm unconvinced so far.
The last couple weeks I've been trying the RevGrips because a couple buddies rave about them, but I'm unconvinced so far.
I felt the plastic core of the Revgrips too much, didn’t like.
Yeah, I'm wondering if that's what I'm feeling and not liking. Even though they were still 31mm like my other 2 favorite grips, they felt harder underhand than the others. I'm also getting hotspots that I suspect are from overgripping, maybe due to the whole rotation "feature."
I liked the Revgrip a lot until one day the outer collar loosened a little and the suspension guts dropped on a trail. Then I could not loosen the other end, rounded the bolt and then just drilled the fuck out it and replaced it with simple grips again.
NSMB.com - The Beauty of Stupid Looking Grips
"I spent a healthy amount of time walking around my house, holding on to various handlebars..."
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They are also 20mm wider, so they are really nice for wide hands but don't pair nicely with short lever blade brakes (ie don't try 'em if you use shimano brakes).
Gonna have to take a look at those meats as well...
100% with you on gloves....Looking good already, received a proper cleaning with hydrogen peroxide and a brush, followed by 3 stitches.
Did a short ride yesterday, works so far.
Gloves are for keeping skin on hands.....I've also torn skin off hands on stupid diggers on the sandpaper rock we have here...
$20 for gloves
Or
$80 resort ticket, $ drive, $ room time riding away from wife $priceless (kidding she rides but xc, so sort of rides)
I'll ruin gloves and keep riding cheaper, more fun...
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sensus swayze (lock or push) are my only way.
ESI Chunky here. I like them fine. But I'm no grip-connoisseur.
Got a pair of the OneUp grips in the mail just now.I've been using the Chromag Squarewave grips since last summer and like them. Only thing is that they've worn faster that the ODI Crosstrainer grips I've used for the last decade.
Squarewave
Waffle pattern. Gentle bulge for max comfort. The Squarewave grip is designed for performance and comfort. The gentle bulge fits nicely in the cup of the hand to promote long ride comfort. The progressive tread is finest/softest where it meets the outer edges of the hand and coarsest under the...ca.chromagbikes.com
Kind of want to try the OneUp grips though
GRIPS
A low profile single lock on grip, designed to reduce arm pump and hand numbness. The Diamond knurled texture, with saw tooth finger ramps and a super tacky 20A compound provide ultimate traction. More traction means less death-gripping the bars and less arm pump. Our single lock has the profile...can.oneupcomponents.com
Super squishy.
Obvious no metal outer ring, but there is a hard piece under the grip to mimic one.
Interestingly, there is a portion of the grip that doesn't have the plastic tube portion that all lockon grips have. So the squishy grip part will contact the bar directly, if that makes sense. Will be interesting to see how these feel.
I exchanged emails with the guy at RevGrips and he's sending me a different set of the grips (RG5s) and softer inserts. His diagnosis was that the Half Waffles I was using were too small for my hands, causing both my hand to rotate over the grip (causing hot spots) and over-gripping to compensate (causing arm pump). I'll give those a shot to see. The RG5 pattern was the other one I was eyeing initially. I just made plans for a Northstar trip next month, so it'll be great if these things perform as advertised for that.
They're very thin. "Tackiness" was decent, but I prefer a thicker grip. I wound up putting them on my kid's bike.
Yeah they feel a little slim. We'll see...
I'd buy the Chromag grips again, even the poo brown ones, but they aren't in stock.
Which Chromag? I have a pair of Basis that I'm not that into.Yeah they feel a little slim. We'll see...
I'd buy the Chromag grips again, even the poo brown ones, but they aren't in stock.
Fiiiiine,
size small glove right, XS left, but can’t ever find any stock so i ride gloveless.
Recently tried the oneup grips, fuck those suck. Horrible compound(too hard, useless in the wet), the part that isn’t plastic backed bunches up in my palm like a plastic bag full of dogshit and generally feels vague AF. They make nice pedals though!
For lock ons, I’m partial to chromag format grips(new out of the box) or sensus dissisdaboss grips that are close to worn out. Eventually the Format’s break down and the plastic under the end cap starts to push through. I can’t get more than 4 months or so out of a set, so it’s a bit of a tradeoff…
size small glove right, XS left, but can’t ever find any stock so i ride gloveless.
Recently tried the oneup grips, fuck those suck. Horrible compound(too hard, useless in the wet), the part that isn’t plastic backed bunches up in my palm like a plastic bag full of dogshit and generally feels vague AF. They make nice pedals though!
For lock ons, I’m partial to chromag format grips(new out of the box) or sensus dissisdaboss grips that are close to worn out. Eventually the Format’s break down and the plastic under the end cap starts to push through. I can’t get more than 4 months or so out of a set, so it’s a bit of a tradeoff…
Anyone tried Meaty Paws yet?
Also, the new V2 Oury Slip-on grips are the best version of Ourys yet, if any of y'all swing that way.
That's what I just put on the new DH bike, but I want to try those Meaty Paws as they're slightly fatter again.
Completely unrelated are you going to snowshoe wc?
Nah, I’ll be building a paved pumptrack somewhere in Maryland then.
I love mine. Ordered sets for all my bikes, after the first ride. I am an Xl/xxl glove size.
Didn’t notice much difference in diamater coming from 32mm, but really liked the extra width.
Nope, haven't tried those.
Jesus... 4XL? I'm pretty sure you're part Sasquatch.
I'd like to see hbar companies go the route SDG does with their kids bars - smaller diameter on the grip ends, then the extra space could be used for thicker grips with the same outer grip diameter. I only wear a size large glove, but like thick gips as thin ones hurt my hands.
Just big...my dad was impressive....not ripped but logger big....man was a bear
Solid 3XL with some minimal break in to fit on most....some won't stretch. They have to be light weight summer style. I had 1 pair of 4xl they fit right out the gate and we're heavier duty.
Shopping is a major pain I'm the ass, there's compromise with almost everything....
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Thank you! I may have to try them… I love slip-on grips so much though.
Super wide grips are great!
Super wide grips are great!
Have you considered push on grips? The plastic sleeve on the lock on grips takes space and doesn't allow much damping.
I have tried to go that route so far I like the Swayze single ply and I have some MacAskill push ons to try. I still would like to find some ergonomic push on grips if that exists...?
I've definitely considered going back to push on. Have held off for wrenching reasons, but may change my tune for awhile after hand surgery.