Burgtec Introduce the New Bartender Pro Super Soft Greg Minnaar Signature Grip

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thenotoriousmic (Jul 2, 2021 at 3:41)

Why people are still using plastic lock on grips with a thin rubber veneer is beyond me. They all feel like crap. Investing in a can of spray paint and a pair of ODI longnecks is the best upgrade I’ve ever made.

dirtyburger (Jul 2, 2021 at 3:50)

strewth

noapathy (Jul 2, 2021 at 4:10)

Spray paint since only pink is in stock?

thenotoriousmic (Jul 2, 2021 at 4:16)

@noapathy: use spray paint instead of hair spray to stick on lock on grips and they will never slip or move.

Stokedonthis (Jul 2, 2021 at 5:04)

Any spray paint brand/model recommendations that hold on especially good? The grip glue with my renthals didn‘t do it for me in the rain

naptime (Jul 2, 2021 at 6:09)

TRUTH!!

Pelmenium (Jul 2, 2021 at 7:30)

but longneck lock ons are great too, absolutely love them.

Bob-Agg (Jul 2, 2021 at 7:46)

@Stokedonthis: Hammer and nails also does the trick.

thenotoriousmic (Jul 2, 2021 at 7:53)

@Stokedonthis: Avoid any type of oily plasticity type spray paint. I just use cheap Matt black or satin with longnecks in the ST compound. I’d need a Stanley knife to get them off.

camcoz69 (Jul 2, 2021 at 8:23)

This man speaks the truth. Long necks on all bikes

noapathy (Jul 2, 2021 at 8:27)

@thenotoriousmic: We always used wire if hair spray didn't work. Never heard of paint for this.

tacklingdummy (Jul 2, 2021 at 8:30)

I agree, non-lock-on grips have better dampening and feel, but is the convenience of being able to remove your grips easily when working on it. The best I have used are Lizardskins Northshore non-lock-on grips. Great dampening and feel. The lock-on version is pretty good as well.

quesoquesoqueso (Jul 2, 2021 at 9:15)

why did you click on the article?

imnotdanny (Jul 2, 2021 at 9:57)

I have longnecks on my BMX and they're awesome. Comfortable and good grip, and decently durable too.

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seraph (Jul 2, 2021 at 10:42)

"They all feel like crap" to you. There are tons of lock on grips out there that are super comfy.

imnotdanny (Jul 2, 2021 at 10:54)

@seraph: I have Clarks lock-ons on my hardtail and there are no complaints there.

thenotoriousmic (Jul 2, 2021 at 11:32)

@tacklingdummy: you can take your bars, shifter, brakes etc without removing your grips now though so it makes lock on grips pretty pointless.

tacklingdummy (Jul 2, 2021 at 13:04)

@thenotoriousmic: Some bar components still do not have the hinged clamp like Shimano shifters (XT, SLX, and below). It has been one of my major gripes about their shifters. Lol.

mior Mod (Jul 2, 2021 at 14:47)

i can agree. odi longnecks feel good, ill probably still try these

adamweld (Jul 2, 2021 at 14:49)

SQLab 711, can't do better.

WoodenCrow (Jul 2, 2021 at 18:07)

@tacklingdummy: seriously, ridiculous

cor1nthian (Aug 12, 2021 at 8:19)

@seraph: ODI Rogues are as comfy as any non- lockon grips I've tried.

DCF (Aug 12, 2021 at 19:20)

But none of them are as comfy as non locks @seraph:

Pelmenium (Jul 2, 2021 at 7:27)

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me2menow (Jul 2, 2021 at 11:23)

Glad Burgtec is making the Lizard skins charger since they discontinued it

KennyWatson (Jul 2, 2021 at 14:43)

Did they? Oof. Bad call. Great grips.

me2menow (Jul 2, 2021 at 16:07)

@KennyWatson: my fav. Had to hoard some.

WoodenCrow (Jul 2, 2021 at 18:09)

With lizard skins it was either the dual lock on charger with that hard outer clamp to piss off your palms, or the non locking

KennyWatson (Jul 2, 2021 at 20:16)

@WoodenCrow: I'd assumed we were talking about the charger Evo, single clamp.

me2menow (Jul 3, 2021 at 9:24)

@KennyWatson: non-evo is discontinued.

me2menow (Jul 3, 2021 at 9:26)

@WoodenCrow: personal preference I guess. most comfy grips Ive run. I dont have big hands though, so could be a factor

WoodenCrow (Jul 3, 2021 at 10:23)

@me2menow: @KennyWatson:
Thanks I wasn't aware they changed the Charger model from the one this Burgtec looks identical to... to that single-clamp Evo that's completely different. Love it when companies keep basically the same name for an entirely different model

bigdawgmike (Aug 12, 2021 at 15:23)

You'd get more sense from the bartender, to each their own, peace