(Part 2) Best bike grips according to redditors
We found 111 Reddit comments discussing the best bike grips. We ranked the 81 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I am a very plus sized girl with a very big butt.
I have used many different saddles, but have finally settled on a Brooks B17s.
Don't fall into the "my butt is big so I obviously need this super wide saddle" thing. It's not true and who cares if your butt completely swallows the saddle, as long as it's comfortable for you.
Brooks saddles can be expensive and since you're a beginner, I doubt you want to pay that much for a saddle. My second favorite has been a Selle Respiro.
When I started out, I didn't use padded shorts. Once I did start to use them, it was a life saver. I am now at the point where I don't need to use them, but I will if I know i'm riding for a longer period of time or if I do two semi-long rides two days in a row.
Plus sized womens cycling clothing is a little hard to come by at a good price sometimes, so I ended up buying some men's padded shorts. My favorite so far has been these Canari shorts. I am pretty big with really big thighs and a 2x fits me pretty well.
With these shorts, you'll probably want to use some anti-chafing cream. I use Her Butt'r, but I'm sure anything you find at your bike shop should suffice. I haven't ever used anything else, so I don't know how they compare.
I found this company called Aerotech Designs that does some plus sized womens cycling clothing. My favorite shorts are these commuter shorts, which i'm actually wearing right now, because i'm about to go for a ride.
As an overweight person, your first instinct might be to wear loose clothing and you're obviously welcome to find out for yourself, but tighter fitting clothes are definitely better while riding. As long as you're comfortable and safe, it doesn't matter what you wear, though.
Also, this has nothing to do with weight or size, but since you're a beginner and i've already typed a large wall of text, I thought i'd throw it in there. I'm assuming you'll be using flat pedals. Make sure the shoes you choose to wear don't have a super cushy sole. You want something that is a little harder. I still use flats and I wear trail running shoes. These Nike Air Terra Kigers in particular. They are kind of expensive, but the sole is nice and hard, but still comfortable. Plus, the sole is very grippy and provides extra slip resistant while using the flat pedals. And they're great for when I want to get off the bike and walk through the woods.
On top of these things:
-Make sure your bike fits you. It won't matter what you wear or what seat you have, if your bike doesn't fit you.
-Give it some time. You will be sore at first no matter what seat you use and what padded shorts you wear. But it's worth it.
-If your hands get sore, try looking in to some grips that give you different hand position choices. I used Ergon grips until I got a bike with drop bars.
-Also, going off the last one, don't be afraid of drop bars if you do get more into cycling and start looking at different bikes. I have a touring bike which has a more upright geometry than most road bikes and I love it.
That's all I can think of right now. I know I wrote a huge wall of text, so I apologize if it's too much. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Also, I just want to add that I don't get money for those Amazon links or anything. I just buy a lot of stuff from Amazon so I had the stuff in my purchase history lol
Ergon GS3 Grips, Large, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GPSO3VI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Lc8-AbDKNKSVC
Easiest thing is to replace the grips with something like Ergon grips that have the little bar ends.
If your hands are getting uncomfortable, consider some grips with palm support and little bar ends, like the Ergon GS2. I have them on one of my bikes and they're so much more comfortable than the stock grips were.
My other hybrid has these trekking bars. These bars give you multiple hand positions and they'll work with your existing brake & shift levers. Wrap them with bar tape like a drop handlebar and they feel great. Be aware that you may need a slightly longer stem to get a proper fit.
I've made a parts list to make one minus the tripod mount and the frame mount since they're a bit easier to find.
Round external battery (Amazon)
Hotshoe 1/4" 20 (Amazon)
Mountain bike handle pair (Amazon)
90 Degree helix mini USB (DX)
I already checked the dimensions to make sure everything would fit together nicely. The battery's diameter is 22.86mm the handle's ID is 23mm. The battery length is 105.92mm, handle is 130mm.
Hope this helps
That's [exactly what they are] (http://www.amazon.com/Locking-Bicycle-Handlebar-Mountain-Floding/dp/B00E35Y9P0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421466089&sr=8-1&keywords=bike+grips)
https://www.amazon.ca/Retrospec-Bicycles-Pursuit-Lightweight-Handlebars/dp/B00FS8Z342/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494087251&sr=8-1&keywords=bullhorn%2Bbars&th=1
Here are a lot of options you may not have thought of. Turn signals in your handlegrips, a turn signal vest, and turn signal gloves. Be sure to check measurements of your handlebars to make sure grips will fit. Also, on a scooter, it would not be a good idea to use the turn signal gloves WHILE moving.
NOCTURNE Licht, World's 1st Smart Bike Light Set, Super Bright LED Headlight, Turn Signal, Brake Light and Emergency Blinker All-in-ONE Gear. Water Resistant (2 Set) (Black)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HXSB8Q9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_7YKxDb6MY5CS1
Firefly Bike Handle Bar Grips with Built-in Turn Signal Indicators
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FZAXNMM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CZKxDbWEK1JC9
Cheap Grip End lights
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F312420710146
Bicycle Turn Signal Aluminum Alloy Mountain Bike Light Handlebar LED Warning Safety Handle Grip Headlight Accessories
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/sgzD5T2g
Blinker Grips
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com.au%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F161763113452
Turn Signal Vest
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F333248047928
Turn signal gloves style 1
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254269756854
Gloves Style 2
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F392375995590
Leather tape is actually quite expensive, which is why I'm asking. But yea I have the same concerns as you.
Specifically I have this. Of course it doesn't say exactly what it's made of.
OK, here's what you need:
As for the shifters, it's not totally clear. You should first try removing the MicroShift bar-end shifters and see if you can disassemble the bar-end mounting piece from the shifter lever. Ultimately you need shifters that look like this: https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Dura-Ace-SL-7900-10-Speed-Shifters/dp/B001LPK8JG (or you can just buy those). Or, you might decide you want the shifters on your bars instead, in which case: https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-SLX-RapidFire-Mountain-Bicycle/dp/B007Q4M8RQ - if you go this way you may also need a new front derailleur (a Shimano mountain one, instead of the Tiagra road one you have).
You may also need new cables but probably you can cut the existing ones down (either way you need the cutters above).
At BV any good?
for example
Might want to try slapping some bar ends/ergo grips on there for hand soreness. Example
BTW, if you have the same color I ordered these grips and by fluke they match the shock elastics perfectly. A little color on the all black and some sweet grips was a nice touch - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C5CRMME/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I would also suggest these handlebar grips:
https://www.amazon.com/TRELC-Antislip-Handlebar-Protector-Mountain/dp/B01780N3F8/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1505237851&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=handlebar+grips&psc=1
I was just looking for something similar. That guy with the super offroading crosstrek with no front bumper has this one.
To be honest, I'm not sure. I'd go check for you but I'm 1500 miles away from them right now.
Side note about the paracord wrapped magazines. It doesn't much a huge difference, but underneath the paracord, the mags have a rubber pistol buffer tube slid over it, which adds a bit more to the thickness. One of these. Trim the end off and trim it to length, and with a little elbow grease it is a night tight fit over the mag. Just can't see the little holes that show how many rounds you have in the mag. The rubber alone is pretty nice, adds some grip and a nice look to the mag, but I like the extra thickness of the paracord.
I need to buy some new handlebar grips. I'm looking at the Ergon GP3. My question is there is a cork version and I'm trying to figure out what the value of the cork is.
So... what's the value of the cork?
Getting padded gloves and replacing your grips will make a huge difference.
I use these grips:
https://www.amazon.com/Ergon-42410000-GP1-Grips-Small/dp/B00P2BHEP6/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1474468832&sr=8-11&keywords=bike+grips
When you install them, you will probably put them parallel to the ground, but put them at angle that allows your wrist to stay more straight. You will put less stress on your wrist and give a bigger surface area for you to put weight on.
I wouldn't be surprised if grips and gloves help with your other joints.
I've had bar ends on one or more of my bikes for about 20 years now so I'd say I've a fair bit of experience.
There's lots of variety in bar ends, my personal preference is for either bar ends which blend into the grips such as these they tend to be very short but you can rest your hands in a variety of ways on the grips and ends and tend to be very comfortable, they're popular with tourers. I have these on my tandem.
I also like L shape or long bar ends such as these they've gone out of fashion now but I like the extra more stretched out position they give you, I have these on my mtb.
Either option gives you a position that approximates that of bullhorns without the cost and trouble of fitting new bars, levers, tape...
If you go for the L shaped ends make sure to slide your grips down the bar (prise up the end of the grip with a screwdirver and spray some hairspray under it, this initially lubricates the grip so you can move it then sets like glue to secure it), don't just cut off the space needed for the clamp as unless you have very wide grips this will leave your hands cramped.