Grips

Dazzza
Dazzza Posts: 2,364
edited July 2009 in MTB general
What's good, we all know that odi are good but what about charge duster, imperial or lizard skin peaty grips, any other suggestions perhaps?
The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
Giant Anthem X

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  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    edited June 2009
    I got some lizard skins 'northshore' lock ons. Very grippy and comfy. Thicker than normal, good for bigger hands (I was getting pains in my hands with the thinner grips originally fitted to the bike).

    these are they
    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/produ ... Bonus_Pack
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    What about longevity, im just after what everyone else is, looks, comfort and longevity, a mate has the lizards and they feel very nice but i have a feeling they're soft so will wear out quickly?
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Si78
    Si78 Posts: 963
    Dazzza wrote:
    What about longevity, im just after what everyone else is, looks, comfort and longevity, a mate has the lizards and they feel very nice but i have a feeling they're soft so will wear out quickly?

    Well, I've had them on a few weeks now. Ride every day, no signs of deterioration.
    http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/images/prod_6126.jpg

    EDIT
    p.s, lock on ends are black on mine. Can't remember where I got them. May have been evans.
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  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=256

    "Lightest in the world"...
    Holding up pretty well, although once they're on it's a struggle to get them off without damage. Really good control 'feel', but not that much padding.

    How else can you lose 100-150gr off your bars without losing any strength, for under a tenner:?: 8)
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    I forgot to mention, they have to be lock ons. :oops:
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,666
    i use specialized grips.

    i have the thin ones and a set of the rocca ones. the roccas are more comfortable and although soft, sem to be holding out well.

    i also have some dmr lockons and they are very nice, not as soft and sticky but still very comfy. i wouldnt use the grub screw fitting method on carbon bars though.

    my older stumpy is fitted with some token lockons and they are a nic width but the rubber is very hard so they last forever but lack a little comfort.

    i have a set (not fitted) of sunline grips which feel lovely, very soft and comfy even without gloves but i dont like the grup screw type clamp
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    Dazzza wrote:
    I forgot to mention, they have to be lock ons. :oops:

    These don't shift, no matter what!
    WTD:
    Green Halo TwinRail
    25.0mm-26.2mm seatpost shim
    Red X-Lite bling
    Specialized ladies BG saddle (white?) 155mm
    RH thumbie
    700x28c CX tyres&tubs
    Flatbars 620mm 25,4mm & swept, ti in an ideal world
  • Bungalow Bill
    Bungalow Bill Posts: 643
    I have the Peaty Grips, ideal for me grippy good compound lasted 6 months now lock on and look cool.
    I use all 9 inches.

    Sabrina
  • Aldo001
    Aldo001 Posts: 251
    I got some DMR lock-ons ages ago from CRC
    Fairly cheap, dont move at all, and after about 2 years of (nearly) riding everyday they still have plenty grip :wink:. and i'm using the MBUK bar ends from AAAAAges ago :D
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    elPedro666 wrote:
    Dazzza wrote:
    I forgot to mention, they have to be lock ons. :oops:

    These don't shift, no matter what!

    I have carbon bars, and i hate removing normal grips anyway. ;)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • elPedro666
    elPedro666 Posts: 1,060
    Dazzza wrote:
    elPedro666 wrote:
    Dazzza wrote:
    I forgot to mention, they have to be lock ons. :oops:

    These don't shift, no matter what!

    I have carbon bars, and i hate removing normal grips anyway. ;)

    You wouldn't like my (slightly desperate) screwdriver & WD40 approach at all then... :shock: :oops:
    WTD:
    Green Halo TwinRail
    25.0mm-26.2mm seatpost shim
    Red X-Lite bling
    Specialized ladies BG saddle (white?) 155mm
    RH thumbie
    700x28c CX tyres&tubs
    Flatbars 620mm 25,4mm & swept, ti in an ideal world
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Not at all!!! :cry:
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • muddylegs
    muddylegs Posts: 485
    The grips on my new reaction are fairly nice, they are lock on they feel like compressed foam you need to wear gloves for long rides.
    http://i674.photobucket.com/albums/vv10 ... 260049.jpg
  • realnumber 1
    realnumber 1 Posts: 675
    Another vote for the peaty grips. Good grip and look nice. Iirc they are made by Odi and the lock on bits are the same I think.
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  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    Been very happy with my ODI Ruffian LOG's very good and wearing well with the mileage put on them.
    I also have the bog standard Kona LOG's on the hardtail and they work well too, not quite as well wearing, but more than enough grip
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  • Mr Wu
    Mr Wu Posts: 1,238
    DMR locdd grips, got them on all my bikes. Excellent grip, never move.
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Right decided on the peaty grips, cheers folks. :)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • TheRevOlutionary
    TheRevOlutionary Posts: 1,176
    Dazzza wrote:
    Right decided on the peaty grips, cheers folks. :)
    Can you let me know what you think of them, as Im looking to make the same decision soon, and like the white peaty's :wink:
    Newbie with a Felt Q720

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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Sure, they're quite nice, sticky and from the feel of them they should last a while.

    I like em. 8)
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • TheRevOlutionary
    TheRevOlutionary Posts: 1,176
    Thanks 8) did you get white? If so has the colour stayed fairly clean?
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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Peaty grips only come in white iirc.

    As for the colour, no idea i've only used them once.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • TheRevOlutionary
    TheRevOlutionary Posts: 1,176
    White or Graphite apparently:

    http://www.cyclesurgery.com/1026804/Liz ... pid1026804

    Would buy white, so wondered if they'd keep their nice colour :wink: :roll:
    Newbie with a Felt Q720

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  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    Well like i said i've only used them the once so can't really comment but they look good.

    Graphite hmm never seen that one for sale.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • whalley665
    whalley665 Posts: 150
    Sunline Logo LO grips do it for me, never had to tighten them in 6 months and they are really comfy. They come in black or white and you can get thick or thin grips
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  • lesz42
    lesz42 Posts: 690
    got the grey Peaty grips, very good really, bit of wear of 9 months, lots of riding,
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  • TheRevOlutionary
    TheRevOlutionary Posts: 1,176
    whalley665 wrote:
    Sunline Logo LO grips do it for me, never had to tighten them in 6 months and they are really comfy. They come in black or white and you can get thick or thin grips
    Another potential to add to the list...
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  • TheRevOlutionary
    TheRevOlutionary Posts: 1,176
    Dazzza wrote:
    Well like i said i've only used them the once so can't really comment but they look good.

    Graphite hmm never seen that one for sale.
    Hopefully used more than once by now...

    How they holding up? Just about to click the 'Buy' button...!
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  • adb1006
    adb1006 Posts: 938
    elPedro666 wrote:
    http://www.poshbikes.com/product.php?id=256

    "Lightest in the world"...
    Holding up pretty well, although once they're on it's a struggle to get them off without damage. Really good control 'feel', but not that much padding.

    How else can you lose 100-150gr off your bars without losing any strength, for under a tenner:?: 8)

    How do you actually buy something off that fooking site??? Can you buy on-line or do you have to call them?
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