I've gone through many different grips in the past 5 years. From Ergon, to lockons to oury and everywhere in-between. Last spring I put a pair of ESI Chunky silocone grips with an ODI clamp on the outside (for protection) and I'm done. Cheap, great with or without gloves, dampens vibration, and look clean. I can't recommend them enough. Just make sure you have rubbing alcohol and air compressor to put them on!
Ive found I like thin grips on everything but my DH bike..
That being said, the Alienation Moto is the thinnest ive found.. its a lock on with 1/2 the center tube cut out, so half the grip is directly on metal..
I've switched it up a few times as well in the last couple years and I'm now running the Race Face Half Nelson's with the lock on the outside for both my bikes. I like how they feel, good grip, and they hold up well. As a half lock-on grip I get no twisting. I also reverse them so the lock is on the outside for protection.
ODI Rogue are now my grips of choice. I've tried alot, but I haven't tried them all so I won't dare say mine are the best. I can only say I have no complaints at all. Have not had any hand-based discomfort since I started using them.
what do you guys think of ergon grips? ive been wondering about them since i finished a long bike tour through africa and was really impressed with how comfortable the ergon grips were day after grueling day. my hands get real cramped when riding bike parks all day so im looking for a solution
what do you guys think of ergon grips? ive been wondering about them since i finished a long bike tour through africa and was really impressed with how comfortable the ergon grips were day after grueling day. my hands get real cramped when riding bike parks all day so im looking for a solution
I've had them and they were OK. If you are having really bad hand issues I'd recommend looking at things like handlebar type and setup, suspension setup, riding technique (staying loose vs. tensing up), strength and even tire pressure. I've struggled with this periodically and have found for me it was a combination of those things.
I would have to say some of the softer ones that have special patterns and that aren't too thick. Up to date I have only ridden Chromag Palm skins and Sensus Swayzes
I'm a fan of the narrower lock on grips. I have chromag basis right now and love them. Very positive solid feel. On a dh bike I would prefer the chromag squarewave with the slight bulge in the middle.
I've got the Santa Cruz palmdale and find it perfect. I like that the lock on is only on the inside so that my hands are not bothered by lock ons on the outside. Also find it to be perfect sizing and squishiness.
ODI Ruffian Lockon or similar everytime. Must be thin, tacky rubber, black(no coloured grips please), Lockon is essential havnt even entertained slip on for well over a decade. Ive always found the Knurled pattern of the Ruffians to be the most comfortable and grippy, I can live with part waffle but majority must be plain knurled, best thing about the ODI's and renthals are that even when the Knurled pattern has worn, due to the supper tacky rubber they use there is still polenty of life in them when used with gloves.