Comfortable Grips

[Parky]

32 miles done on my CubeReaction Hybrid Race 500 and the only real niggle so far is I think the grips are not very forgiving

Could someone point me towards an alternative replacement please and how do you get the original buggers off?

Thanks in advance

 

[EddiePJ]

During the summer months I tend to use Ritchey WCS foam grips on my bikes. A super grip, but not overly durable, and care has to taken when fitting them.

 

[E-Wheels]

http://www.ergon-bike.com/en/product.html?a=griffe&w=touring

 

[Gubbins]

http://www.ergon-bike.com/en/product.html?a=griffe&w=touring

These look intersting, but how do you get the original ones off? Is it a cutting job?

 

[LeighPing]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radial-Cycles-Ergo-Lock-on-Grips-BNWT-Ergonomic-comfort-easy-fit/322192339680?epid=1385221747&hash=item4b0428f2e0:m:maWC-PfooHwUvB8Dorc3uzA

You could try warming the originals up with a hairdryer before twisting them off. Check for screws first, as I've no first hand knowledge of that particular bike. Good luck.

 

[Gubbins]

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Radial-Cycles-Ergo-Lock-on-Grips-BNWT-Ergonomic-comfort-easy-fit/322192339680?epid=1385221747&hash=item4b0428f2e0:m:maWC-PfooHwUvB8Dorc3uzA

i notice you dont have a bar end mirror! I couldnt possibly be without my mirycle..

 

[LeighPing]

i notice you dont have a bar end mirror! I couldnt possibly be without my mirycle..

I have mirrors on all 3 of my bikes. Just not in that pic.

 

[Gubbins]

I have mirrors on all 3 of my bikes. Just not in that pic.

My myracle mirror slots in the bar end. Will have a ride to bike shop and see what they have.

 

[Ballynoes]

If you struggle to get grips off, lift the end from the bar and squirt a little de-greaser underneath.. sorted.

 

[Deleted member 22539]

Are you wearing gloves ?

 

[spanos]

Giant do some nice grips with three levels of softness. Not ergo ones , just lock on

 

[Parky]

Are you wearing gloves ?

Yes, a light ‘normal’ pair but been upgraded (by my son today) to a padded, fingerless pair from Halfords, so will see on my next ride out.....

 

[Deleted member 22539]

Yes, a light ‘normal’ pair but been upgraded (by my son today) to a padded, fingerless pair from Halfords, so will see on my next ride out.....

That was my next suggestion
Padded gloves

You may also find adjusting the bars by rotating them will get the grip more spread across your palm in your riding position worth looking at too
Obviously if you twist them you will have to reposition your brake levers etc
Also riser bars will also relieve weight off your palms by lifting your body slightly more upright

Just a few suggestions that can help

 

[Gubbins]

Proper padded cycling mits are a must for me and I never go out without them. As well as stopping my hands getting sweaty they are grippy and have a cushioning effect that dampens down vibration and bumps.

 

[awol]

Similar idea to @Ballynoes , I sometimes squirt a bit of wd40 under them by sticking the thin red straw in there.

 

[BazP]

Ergon GP2 grips are the most comfortable I've had. These come with a stubby bar end which allows you to change grip on long rides. I know - not cool.
To get old push-on grips off I dip a long thin screwdriver blade in washing up liquid and push it between the grip and handlebar then wiggle it around. Not yet had to resort to the Stanley knife.

 

[Parky]

12 mile ride last night and the lightly padded, fingerless gloves from Halfords definitely made a difference but will still change the grips in due course

As always - thanks for hints, tips and advice contributed thus far

 

[Plodder Bob]

Just ordered the ergon GP3 grips from tredz hopefully they will help with comfort and numbness / pins and needles that I suffer from . I have tried putting a short handlebar stem on which helps my back as I’m sat more upright . Fingers crossed the grips will help as well

 

[Gubbins]

My bike suits me fine. The set up allows me to take the weight off my hands just by applying my core muscles slightly and still kerp pedaling. I think a lot suffer because of a bad set up and too much weight on the wrists.

 

[Parky]

Just ordered the ergon GP3 grips from tredz hopefully they will help with comfort and numbness / pins and needles that I suffer from . I have tried putting a short handlebar stem on which helps my back as I’m sat more upright . Fingers crossed the grips will help as well

Keep us posted Bob - let us know how you get on