Lock-On Grips - Rockrider 8.1 Upgrade

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  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82

    :lol:
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Nice, but people will complain about the weight of the tassles... :lol:
  • BigAl
    BigAl Posts: 3,122
    Grips are one of those completely personal items on a bike. I much prefer lock ons as they are just much less faff. My favourites are ODI ruffians. But they are a bit pricey. I've just received some 'ruffian clones' form On One for £5.99 - look good - how they wear only time will tell
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    I wish Superstar would hurry up and get their bloody black lockrings back in stock.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Please point out where I ever advocated choosing grips based on weight, however for the same grip 'functionallity' (useability or whatever) then I'll choose the lightest thanks.

    Easy to say it's only 30g, but apply that to every part on the bike and that's a lot of weight, so why grips should be different to any other part escapes me, still if you'd be happy for me to ballast every part of your bike to the equivalent weight of say Acera (which works perfectly well) adding circa 30-60g per part, I'm sure you'll be happy having a small tinkle before the ride to save the weight of one of those!
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    I wish Superstar would hurry up and get their bloody black lockrings back in stock.

    get some form uberbike
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    The Rookie wrote:
    Please point out where I ever advocated choosing grips based on weight, however for the same grip 'functionallity' (useability or whatever) then I'll choose the lightest thanks.

    Please point out where I said you did.

    I wouldn't want foam grips myself, even if they were a kilo lighter, they feel awful.
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    well my bike is now 30g lighter can really feel it on the trails :wink:

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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    POAH wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    I wish Superstar would hurry up and get their bloody black lockrings back in stock.

    get some form uberbike

    Could do, but I like the 150mm wide Superstar Size Zeros, and want the closed end caps. And the Uberbike's don't come in pretty colours... :lol:
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    POAH wrote:
    well my bike is now 30g lighter can really feel it on the trails :wink:

    Did you pee yourself? :lol:
  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    POAH wrote:
    well my bike is now 30g lighter can really feel it on the trails :wink:

    Did you pee yourself? :lol:

    a little bit did leak out I admit
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  • poah
    poah Posts: 3,369
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    Could do, but I like the 150mm wide Superstar Size Zeros, and want the closed end caps. And the Uberbike's don't come in pretty colours... :lol:

    these would suit you


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  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    Nice, but people will complain about the weight of the tassles... :lol:

    Ha, thanks, I did quite like them, but unfortunately they were out of stock..... damn! :lol:
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  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    POAH wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    I wish Superstar would hurry up and get their bloody black lockrings back in stock.

    get some form uberbike


    I went for the Uberbike for the GF to put on her RR 5.3 - Green w Purple rings (her theme!).

    Got to collect them from Royal Mail, but I'll be sure to visit the little boys room for both a Number 1 and Number 2 before I do - want to make sure I'm carrying as little weight as possible :lol:
    Tavish
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    POAH wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    Could do, but I like the 150mm wide Superstar Size Zeros, and want the closed end caps. And the Uberbike's don't come in pretty colours... :lol:

    these would suit you


    hot-pink-waffle-insert.jpg

    They look a bit butch for my riding. :wink: I only saw black, white and grey on the Uberbike site. :?
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    McNab_79 wrote:
    Got to collect them from Royal Mail, but I'll be sure to visit the little boys room for both a Number 1 and Number 2 before I do - want to make sure I'm carrying as little weight as possible :lol:

    You're getting the hang of it. Cut your hair and toenails too.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    McNab_79 wrote:
    Got to collect them from Royal Mail, but I'll be sure to visit the little boys room for both a Number 1 and Number 2 before I do - want to make sure I'm carrying as little weight as possible :lol:

    You're getting the hang of it. Cut your hair and toenails too.

    Wax the legs too. Not only save weight but less drag too :? :lol:
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  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    POAH wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    Could do, but I like the 150mm wide Superstar Size Zeros, and want the closed end caps. And the Uberbike's don't come in pretty colours... :lol:

    these would suit you


    hot-pink-waffle-insert.jpg

    They look a bit butch for my riding. :wink:I only saw black, white and grey on the Uberbike site. :?

    Uberbike Half Waffle Grip Builder: http://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view- ... affle-grip
    Tavish
    Noob
    It's my first MTB
    ROCKRIDER 8.1
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    CitizenLee wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    McNab_79 wrote:
    Got to collect them from Royal Mail, but I'll be sure to visit the little boys room for both a Number 1 and Number 2 before I do - want to make sure I'm carrying as little weight as possible :lol:

    You're getting the hang of it. Cut your hair and toenails too.

    Wax the legs too. Not only save weight but less drag too :? :lol:

    Less drag, more drag queen...
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    McNab_79 wrote:

    Uberbike Half Waffle Grip Builder: http://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view- ... affle-grip

    Cheers. I had another look last night and found it. I'd originally looked at the "lock on grips" page, which only offers black, white and grey, I hadn't seen the grip builder link.

    I'm actually quite tempted to buy those pink ones now... :lol:
  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    McNab_79 wrote:

    Uberbike Half Waffle Grip Builder: http://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view- ... affle-grip

    Cheers. I had another look last night and found it. I'd originally looked at the "lock on grips" page, which only offers black, white and grey, I hadn't seen the grip builder link.

    I'm actually quite tempted to buy those pink ones now... :lol:

    No worries. Haha... Do it and post some pics once you have!

    Pink with Yellow rings? :lol:
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    The yellow rings are actually gold, and I hate anything gold. Been thinking of ordering a set of Saint pedals (cheaper than Superstars currently), but the little bit of gold on the axle is putting me off...

    Maybe pink with blue rings... :lol:
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    The yellow rings are actually gold, and I hate anything gold. Been thinking of ordering a set of Saint pedals (cheaper than Superstars currently), but the little bit of gold on the axle is putting me off...

    Maybe pink with blue rings... :lol:

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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Aye, I had considered colouring them in with my black OHP permanent marker pen, lol.
  • CitizenLee
    CitizenLee Posts: 2,227
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    Aye, I had considered colouring them in with my black OHP permanent marker pen, lol.

    May as well if you like the pedals otherwise. Ends caps get scratched up anyway.
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    2015 Genesis CdF 10, 2014 Cube Hyde Race, 2012 NS Traffic, 2007 Specialized SX Trail, 2005 Specialized Demo 8
  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    Tbh, I actually prefer the looks of the Superstar Nanos, but the Saint quality for less than Superstar price seems a good deal. I was annoyed the first time I bashed my Wellgo B54s on a rock, but they've had plenty more scrapes since. Occasionally I'll disguise them a bit with the marker pen.
  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    The yellow rings are actually gold, and I hate anything gold. Been thinking of ordering a set of Saint pedals (cheaper than Superstars currently), but the little bit of gold on the axle is putting me off...

    Maybe pink with blue rings... :lol:

    Nice!

    Moove....? http://www.moovebikeco.com/

    I think I'm leaning towards these after asking about flat/ platform pedals on another thread I kicked off (viewtopic.php?f=20005&t=12947785&p=18609457#p18609457). Either these or the SS anyway.
    Tavish
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  • Kowalski675
    Kowalski675 Posts: 4,412
    I've looked at the Mooves too. Those, the Superstars and Exotics all look very similar.
  • McNab_79
    McNab_79 Posts: 82
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    I've looked at the Mooves too. Those, the Superstars and Exotics all look very similar.

    Exotics?
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  • cooldad
    cooldad Posts: 32,599
    McNab_79 wrote:
    Kowalski675 wrote:
    I've looked at the Mooves too. Those, the Superstars and Exotics all look very similar.

    Exotics?
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    They are the same
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