Post by cobym on Apr 22, 2005 20:27:43 GMT 8
Since I have gone through four different grips, I figured I might as well write a review on them
Iron Horse Stockers
pros: easy to remove and install; stay put relatively well; Good grip with gloves on.
cons: Feel a bit rough with bare hands; low profile (that may be pro for some)
the lowdown - good for stockers; but who keeps stock anyway.
Setlaz kevlar covered grips -
pros: really plush, soft and comfy; and really light, these things float on water (really)
cons: they move(turn and pull out a bit)
the lowdown - stay away if you hit trails and have to hang on to the bike hard. These things are liable to get pulled off. You can turn them (ala motorcycle throttle) without really trying. Good for casual biking.
Specialized BG contoured grips -
Pros: triple density(hard compound inside, medium compound grip area and soft compound inserts at palm and ulnar nerve area), Highest profile, astig looking; good for big hands. Really tacky (sticky) grip.
Cons: A royal pain to get on and off the bar (who needs lockon grips? these grips are like cement, I actually contemplated cutting them off my bar with a knife when I changed shifters). Too "fat" for smaller hands. The soft compound insert is confusing. Specialized doesnt say how its supposed to be positioned. the grey color becomes dirty brown grey after a while. Heavy.
the lowdown - big hands-go!
small hands - stay away. You'll find it hard to reach the brake levers.
Specialized Durango grips -
Pros: dual density. Hard inner part, softer towards teh ends of the bar; Good tacky feel and allows good bar feedback. They come in several colors. RElatively light.
Cons: Nothing for me.
The lowdown - Great if you want a tacky grip with good bar feedback - good for small hands - can reach levers easily. But freeriders and DHillers may want to cut the ends off and install locking end plugs (e.g. thugplugs)
Hope this was helpful.
Iron Horse Stockers
pros: easy to remove and install; stay put relatively well; Good grip with gloves on.
cons: Feel a bit rough with bare hands; low profile (that may be pro for some)
the lowdown - good for stockers; but who keeps stock anyway.
Setlaz kevlar covered grips -
pros: really plush, soft and comfy; and really light, these things float on water (really)
cons: they move(turn and pull out a bit)
the lowdown - stay away if you hit trails and have to hang on to the bike hard. These things are liable to get pulled off. You can turn them (ala motorcycle throttle) without really trying. Good for casual biking.
Specialized BG contoured grips -
Pros: triple density(hard compound inside, medium compound grip area and soft compound inserts at palm and ulnar nerve area), Highest profile, astig looking; good for big hands. Really tacky (sticky) grip.
Cons: A royal pain to get on and off the bar (who needs lockon grips? these grips are like cement, I actually contemplated cutting them off my bar with a knife when I changed shifters). Too "fat" for smaller hands. The soft compound insert is confusing. Specialized doesnt say how its supposed to be positioned. the grey color becomes dirty brown grey after a while. Heavy.
the lowdown - big hands-go!
small hands - stay away. You'll find it hard to reach the brake levers.
Specialized Durango grips -
Pros: dual density. Hard inner part, softer towards teh ends of the bar; Good tacky feel and allows good bar feedback. They come in several colors. RElatively light.
Cons: Nothing for me.
The lowdown - Great if you want a tacky grip with good bar feedback - good for small hands - can reach levers easily. But freeriders and DHillers may want to cut the ends off and install locking end plugs (e.g. thugplugs)
Hope this was helpful.