Superstar Grips - Massive Thumbs Up!

adrenalinemunki
adrenalinemunki Posts: 213
edited September 2011 in MTB general
Hi Guys!

Just wanted to present a big ole thumbs up to Superstar :) - haven't bought any of their stuff before, but their grips (specifically the Superstar Supagripa) are superb quality regardless of price, which happens to be dirt cheap (£7.99)!

The locks are loads better than the ODI ones on my RaceFace Sniper Grips, sturdier grip screw, superior end plugs, the list goes on...

So there we have it, really good stuff in my opinion :)

(EDIT: oh, and the shade of blue matches the DMR v12s and 5:10 Spitfires that I've got :D - yes, on a red bike!)
My 2011 Rockhopper Comp

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  • pots74
    pots74 Posts: 62
    Superstar components are great. After years of abuse to my dmr v12's i decided to try there nano pedals. They're really grippy, far lighter than the v12's and guess what a hell of a lot cheaper too!! :D I've just ordered some disc brake pads, 4 for £22, hope they are as good as the pedals! :)
    I have never been lost but I do admit to being confused for several weeks!

    Specialized Enduro Expert EVO 2012
  • adrenalinemunki
    adrenalinemunki Posts: 213
    I really liked the look of the nano pedals but don't like the anodised finished at all... yet to see some in the flesh tho...

    much real world difference to the v12s?
    My 2011 Rockhopper Comp
  • Jolly Swagman
    Jolly Swagman Posts: 100
    Bar Stewards - :D I just couldn't resist buying the grips !
  • TheNorthernTrain
    TheNorthernTrain Posts: 1,049
    Rubber wears out rapidly though... but at that price, i don't really give a f.....
    MmmBop

    Go big or go home.
  • supafly1982
    supafly1982 Posts: 631
    north-sure wrote:
    Rubber wears out rapidly though... but at that price, i don't really give a f.....

    yeah the bars on the back break loose but as you said........come to think of it my cube frittz grips wear alot faster than these and nearly twice the price
  • pots74
    pots74 Posts: 62
    adrenalinemunki wrote:
    I really liked the look of the nano pedals but don't like the anodised finished at all... yet to see some in the flesh tho...

    much real world difference to the v12s?

    I bought a set of black ones and yes they have faded a little but it's nothing to bad, The pedal for me fits my foot better, they've got a slightly larger footbase and really grip your feet well. They're also a lot thinner than the v12's, so a good deal lighter. The build quality is fantastic, it's hard to believe they can sell them at that price. :D
    I have never been lost but I do admit to being confused for several weeks!

    Specialized Enduro Expert EVO 2012
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Superstar produce some seriously good products, and the price is a darn steal. I live in Austria, and shipping has always been quite quick for going through normal post.

    Once I get a new MTB frame, superstar will be receiving a large order from me.
    My London Road
  • adrenalinemunki
    adrenalinemunki Posts: 213
    Here you go folks... they go perfic with my other blue bits :D

    Comfy for a while, but gloves needed for anything over about 10 miles I reckon ;) - Then again, they may just soften up a fair bit anyway...

    Rockhopper-510-DMR-Superstar.jpg

    Good eh :)
    My 2011 Rockhopper Comp
  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    What, the matching shoes?
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  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Why put blue on a red frame? Terrible, like a 6 year old with color diarrhea.
    My London Road
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    I might get some of the excel grips once the canyon lockons start wearing out. I'm a big fan of the SS stuff.
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • ricardo_smooth
    ricardo_smooth Posts: 1,281
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    I might get some of the excel grips once the canyon lockons start wearing out. I'm a big fan of the SS stuff.

    I really like them, the larger grip takes a little getting used to, but much better once you get used to the feel of it. beware that they are also longer, so if you have your levers/shifters butted up to your grips at present, then the levers need moving in for them to fit :)
  • adrenalinemunki
    adrenalinemunki Posts: 213
    MountainMonster wrote:
    Why put blue on a red frame? Terrible, like a 6 year old with color diarrhea.
    Well... I am glad I'm in the minority when it comes to my taste in colour schemes cuz I like to have something a bit unique :)
    My 2011 Rockhopper Comp
  • The Northern Monkey
    The Northern Monkey Posts: 19,174
    ricardo_smooth wrote:
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    I might get some of the excel grips once the canyon lockons start wearing out. I'm a big fan of the SS stuff.

    I really like them, the larger grip takes a little getting used to, but much better once you get used to the feel of it. beware that they are also longer, so if you have your levers/shifters butted up to your grips at present, then the levers need moving in for them to fit :)

    lol, my bars are 750mm wide and I have a good 2 cm between the end of the current grips and my shifter :lol:
    Santa Cruz Butcher
  • ilovedirt
    ilovedirt Posts: 5,798
    edited August 2011
    adrenalinemunki wrote:
    I really liked the look of the nano pedals but don't like the anodised finished at all... yet to see some in the flesh tho...

    much real world difference to the v12s?
    V12's aren't worth buying when you can get superstar nanos. The platform is bigger, so no more aching feet. They're much more grippy. They're thinner, they're better made, they're cheaper and they're lighter. Why anyone would buy v12s is beyond me.
    Oh, and superstar have reduced the price of nanos at the moment as well.
    Production Privee Shan

    B'Twin Triban 5
  • Thewaylander
    Thewaylander Posts: 8,594
    Also as a point DMR pedals are made of really soft cheese too.
  • sheepsteeth
    sheepsteeth Posts: 17,418
    ricardo_smooth wrote:
    The Northern Monkey wrote:
    I might get some of the excel grips once the canyon lockons start wearing out. I'm a big fan of the SS stuff.

    I really like them, the larger grip takes a little getting used to, but much better once you get used to the feel of it. beware that they are also longer, so if you have your levers/shifters butted up to your grips at present, then the levers need moving in for them to fit :)

    they are whoppers arent they.

    i cut mine down so they were regular length meaning everythign stays where it is on my bars but i benefit from the extra grip girth!

    this is them compared to a normal grip
    p4pb6600626.jpg
    this is mine cut down
    p4pb6610815.jpg
    Harry von Big Sticks
  • bluehelmet
    bluehelmet Posts: 156
    supafly1982 wrote:
    north-sure wrote:
    Rubber wears out rapidly though... but at that price, i don't really give a f.....

    yeah the bars on the back break loose but as you said........come to think of it my cube frittz grips wear alot faster than these and nearly twice the price

    I've got a pair that're over a year old and are only just starting to show signs of wear where my palms touch them after being used 4-5 times a week on the commuter. Maybe I got lucky.

    SS are great - can't fault any of their kit I've got (UNO headset, grips, ergo grip with bar ends, sintered pads, headset spacers and tools). Free Haribo to boot! :D
  • adrenalinemunki
    adrenalinemunki Posts: 213
    ilovedirt wrote:
    adrenalinemunki wrote:
    I really liked the look of the nano pedals but don't like the anodised finished at all... yet to see some in the flesh tho...

    much real world difference to the v12s?
    V12's aren't worth buying when you can get superstar nanos. The platform is bigger, so no more aching feet. They're much more grippy. They're thinner, they're better made, they're cheaper and they're lighter. Why anyone would buy v12s is beyond me.
    Oh, and superstar have reduced the price of nanos at the moment as well.
    I'll have to keep them in mind for when my v12s expire then :)

    If I'm honest though, I can't imagine any more grip than I get with 5:10s on the v12s, I literally cannot move my feet around on the pedals I have to lift them off to reposition so I can't see much improvement there, and I don't get achy feet so It would only be the thinness that would appeal, I've hit them off things a good few times (not sure how much real world difference 8mm will make though)...

    But yes, will definitely give them a look when I'm back in the market :)
    My 2011 Rockhopper Comp
  • dirtrackdel
    dirtrackdel Posts: 8
    Hi,

    I have ordered today some really bright pink superstar grips to replace my bright green ODI one's. I also like my bike to look a bit different and I probably look like a dick but hey I'm on my bike riding and enjoying it, lol.

    Looking forward to trying them out this weekend riding at Bedgebury in Kent.

    Also ordered some of there sintered brake pads which were also very cheap to replace my previous £20 per set which are now worn out.

    I will report back.

    :D
  • Jolly Swagman
    Jolly Swagman Posts: 100
    Well all I can say is that they were well worth the 7.99. Brake pads for me next too.

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