Foam grips

Imlach · Jun 27, 2020

I've been thinking about what grips to try out next. My main bike currently has Odi Rogue, and I quite like them but I'd like to try out some foam grips for my new build as I used to love the compliance and feeling of foam grips. My one requirement is that the foam grip has a lock on system, as I've really come to like that system on the Odi grips.

Hope you guys have some recommendations for me!

Cheers
Chris

ishaw · Jun 27, 2020

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I'm about to fit some aerozine foam grips. They were pretty cheap on planet x.

mamadirt · Jun 27, 2020

Maybe I'm missing something, but I always liked the look of foam grips - tried a pair of Ricthey grips - looked awesome but one drop of rain and they were as slippery as freak

Imlach · Jun 28, 2020

ishaw":2uukw8uj said:
I'm about to fit some aerozine foam grips. They were pretty cheap on planet x.

Let me know how you like them when you've been out for a spin!

mamadirt":2uukw8uj said:
Maybe I'm missing something, but I always liked the look of foam grips - tried a pair of Ricthey grips - looked awesome but one drop of rain and they were as slippery as freak

I used to ride Ritchey foam grips, and yes they do get less grippy in the wet. I imagine it's a lot less of an issue if you wear gloves. Personally I still liked them a lot, and in the dry they were amazing. I think some foam grips are far better at dealing with wet conditions, though. A lot of people seem to like ESI Chunky grips, but they're sadly not lock on.

clubby · Jun 28, 2020

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Most lock on grips have a solid core to hold them firm. That’s not great on a foam grip.
I’ve used ESI in the past and they can be great on a certain kind of bike. Fat bike great, but didn’t like them on full sus as they felt a bit vague when throwing it about.
Never any problems in the wet. Slight rotational creep in the outside edge over time though. PITA to get on and off, needed a good spray of brake cleaner to get it to slide on.

Got a used pair you can have have for a fiver posted if you want to try them out without committing to full price.

Imlach · Jun 28, 2020

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clubby":1en1ccep said:
Most lock on grips have a solid core to hold them firm. That’s not great on a foam grip.
I’ve used ESI in the past and they can be great on a certain kind of bike. Fat bike great, but didn’t like them on full sus as they felt a bit vague when throwing it about.
Never any problems in the wet. Slight rotational creep in the outside edge over time though. PITA to get on and off, needed a good spray of brake cleaner to get it to slide on.

Got a used pair you can have have for a fiver posted if you want to try them out without committing to full price.

Might have to give ESI a go then. I wasn't aware of how lock on systems impact the performance/feeling of foam grips. I think I've just gotten so used to the ease of installation and removal with lock on grips.

I appreciate the offer but I don't want to hassle you with international postage, as I'm in Denmark. I think I'll be able to get them on a discount on one of our online shops over here.

Cheers
Chris

sam_white · Aug 3, 2020

I've just bought some Ritchey Ergo Foam Lock on grips. Seem really nice, although can't comment on wet performance. Foam is fairly hard but I tend not to wear gloves and they're nice. Best price I found was Amazon.

mk one · Aug 3, 2020

Have some ESI on a set of bars still from an old bike, really liked them though they were a bit thin, since found out they make thicker versions though. They are a more dense foam than the Ritchey grip so don't absorb water so much and don't loose grip either.

Imlach · Aug 3, 2020

I ended up buying the esi chunky, they're not lock on but very very comfy and water resistant.

Mikey08 · Aug 7, 2020

Just got some ESI Chunkys too. I saw a vid where a guy fits them using a tough of washing up liquid and lots water. Is this a good alternative to Iopropyl alcohol?

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