Removing grips and replacing them
rumbataz
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I just want to check on the best way of removing the stock grips on my hybrid as I want to fit new ones. From what I've been able to gather so far, the procedure is as follows:
1. Lift up an open end of a grip and squirt a bit of Isopropyl Alcohol down it;
2. Twist the grip off (it should twist off a bit easier due to the IPA);
3. Loosen brake lever and gear-shift levers if necessary;
4. Clean exposed handlebar thoroughly;
5. Twist on new grip (using a small amount of IPA as a lube if required) and position/tighten as required;
6. Fix on end caps;
7. Reposition loosened levers and tighten.
Does that sound about right?
1. Lift up an open end of a grip and squirt a bit of Isopropyl Alcohol down it;
2. Twist the grip off (it should twist off a bit easier due to the IPA);
3. Loosen brake lever and gear-shift levers if necessary;
4. Clean exposed handlebar thoroughly;
5. Twist on new grip (using a small amount of IPA as a lube if required) and position/tighten as required;
6. Fix on end caps;
7. Reposition loosened levers and tighten.
Does that sound about right?
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Fight swear curse to get them off.
Replace with lock on grips to save swearing, cursing and fighting in future.I don't do smileys.
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Given that it is cold outside it may be useful to heat the grips - towell wrap and kettle of water. Lock on grips are good but if you prefer the slide ons then suggest you use detergent to help get them on as IPA is a solvent and may affect the grip or bar end compound. Then you have more IPA to drink!
(DONT!) ...take your pickelf on your holibobs....
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Cut the old grips along their length with a scalpel or sharp knife, remove
Fit new lock-on grips.
No swearing required
If you must fit slide on grips - don't use detergent as your grips will then be liable to rotate. Hairspray works better0 -
I've done as the OP but using WD40 as a lubricant. Works fine and no problems once dried off.Cool, retro and sometimes downright rude MTB and cycling themed T shirts. Just MTFU.
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Don't pull them off, as you pull they get longer but reduce in diameter so they grip the bar more, loosen the controls and use the nearest one to push them off, they come off much easier, also pry the end up and put a little water in as lube.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.0
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Thanks all. I'll be sorting them out next weekend. Good advice about not trying to pull the grips off. The new Ergonomic GP1 grips have arrived and they've got locking ends that need to be torqued down.0
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If you don't want to reuse the old grips just slice them off.
If you want to keep them, blow them off with a compressor.
Put new grips on with hairspray, lubes them up for fitting and won't slip when it dries in a few minutes.0 -
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If you want to keep them, blow them off with a compressor.
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Does that work ? cool, but not every one has a compressor to hand
I lay the bike on its side with the bar end in a empty cup, then fill the cup with boiling water, leave a couple of mins and they just slide off0 -
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Put new grips on with hairspray, lubes them up for fitting and won't slip when it dries in a few minutes.
^ this for putting them back on. Works a treat and they set firm when dried.0 -
Put new grips on with hairspray, lubes them up for fitting and won't slip when it dries in a few minutes.
^ this for putting them back on. Works a treat and they set firm when dried.
That's assuming you use hairspray...I don't do smileys.
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Get a cheap 99p can from the supermarket if you don't have hair!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.0
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I have plenty of lush hair, but being a manly man I don't shave my head or legs.
Or use hairspray.I don't do smileys.
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I cut off the stock grips and fitted the Ergon GP1 grips. The screw was tightened to 5Nm but they still twist. I guess I'll need to get a can of hairspray.0
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If they are lock ons tighten them more.I don't do smileys.
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Just went out to the bike and reinstalled from scratch. I noticed that the outside edge of the grips was not lined up with the edge of the handlebar - there was a 1cm gap so the clamp was clamping thin air!
I loosened all the levers again and pushed the grips to the edge of the handlebar and re-tightened the clamp bolt to 5Nm and they don't move now. Levers readjusted as well.
So, very happy that I won't have to return the grips. Just a minor issue to resolve now - I can't get the bar end plugs inserted anymore. I may have to cut the plug part to get it to fit or buy other bar-end plugs that are easier to fit.0 -
Whack them with a mallet
Or your hand if you are a real man.I don't do smileys.
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Whack them with a mallet
Or your hand if you are a real man.
I tried both mate - no luck. I've got a fairly hefty rubber mallet and tried. I managed to get them out with a flat-bladed screwdriver but can't get them back in. They've got a triple-plug thing that is inserted into the bar and it's just way too tight now. Obviously I managed to get them in before but they weren't inserted into the bar itself, just into the grip so they went in fairly easily before.
I'm going to see if I can reshape them or just buy a cheap plastic pair off eBay that'll do the job.0 -
Cut the old grips along their length with a scalpel or sharp knife, remove
Fit new lock-on grips.
Exactly the way to do it.
The only IPA involved is a nice pint of your favourite Indian pale ale to celebrate a job well done.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350 -
All sorted now, thanks everyone.
I went out to the bike to take a look at the bar end plugs that came with the Ergon GP1 grips. The plug part is oversized to fit slightly larger bar inside diameters and there's a video I found on the Ergon site that suggests a bit of trimming of the plugs may be required for them to fit:
http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/service/faq/installation/the-provided-ergon-bar-plug-will-not-fit-my-handlebar--what-can-i-do
So I used a Stanley knife to trim off bits of the plug and then a gentle tap with a rubber mallet pushed the plugs home quite nicely.
So, finally, the new grips are complete! I have to say they do feel good to hold but it's early days yet so I'll see how things go over the next few weeks.0
