Video: Burgtec Announces Bartender Pro Greg Minnaar Signature Edition Grip
 | “Make a Grip with the fussiest rider on the Planet, you must be mad!” |
PRESS RELEASE: Burgtec
Greg’s reputation for knowing exactly what he wants definitely precedes him.
When Greg approached us with the idea of making a grip together, we did think that making a grip from the ground up with probably the fussiest rider on the planet was absolute madness! At the same time, we knew that if Greg was going to put his name to something it would have to be perfect. We were up for the challenge!
When Greg approached us with the idea of making a grip together, we did think that making a grip from the ground up with probably the fussiest rider on the planet was absolute madness! At the same time, we knew that if Greg was going to put his name to something it would have to be perfect. We were up for the challenge!
Bartender Pro Details
• The Bartender Pro is available in 8 Colours.
• 31.5mm grip diameter.
• 25A rubber compound.
• Single Lock On with tapered core.
• RRP is £19.99 and is available through all good bike shops now.
• The Bartender Pro is available in 8 Colours.
• 31.5mm grip diameter.
• 25A rubber compound.
• Single Lock On with tapered core.
• RRP is £19.99 and is available through all good bike shops now.
The first thing to establish was the main diameter across the grip, after testing lots of different thicknesses we settled on 31.5mm. From this, we came up with a very basic prototype. This proved the diameter was correct and we were confident we could use the rubber compound to achieve the long-lasting element.
Now with all of this done, we had to work on a pattern to give the soft feel but yet enough rubber to give the best vibration damping possible. Greg was straight onto this and knew exactly what he wanted.
It was like he had gone over this part thousands of times in his head already. We produced a 3D printed mould and promptly made another prototype. This was an instant hit with Greg – changes from this were minimal. He knows better than anyone that Pro riders can get really focused on what only they want. Greg urged us to get some feedback from other racers and riders. Both sets of feedback were identical so we knew we were heading in the right direction and promptly made another sample. This prototype ticked all the boxes and from this point we made no further changes to the actual production grip.
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