new grips

[meddyliol]

Probably a stupid question but what is the best way to put new grips on? As the inside of the grip is fairly sticky they will not go on easily. I suppose putting talc in might defeat the object and they could just slide off. Or is it 'brute force and ignorance'?

Cheers

Brian

 

[vickster]

Assuming these are for flat handlebars? All the ones I've ever had lock into place once positioned, so even if talc is used to slide them on, I can't see why they would move once the lock bolts are tightened

 

[meddyliol]

Thanks for your reply. These just push on with no locks. Are we talking about the same thing?

 

[vickster]

Thanks for your reply. These just push on with no locks. Are we talking about the same thing?

Maybe, I only ever have locking ones - the ergo style like from Specialized http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-Contour-XC-Grips_69852.htm

I can't bear round grips, too narrow, uncomfortable for me, I like to rest my palms!

 

[raleighnut]

Probably a stupid question but what is the best way to put new grips on? As the inside of the grip is fairly sticky they will not go on easily. I suppose putting talc in might defeat the object and they could just slide off. Or is it 'brute force and ignorance'?

Cheers

Brian

Hairspray, the cheaper the better, it acts as a lubricant to slide em on then sets like glue to stop them moving.

 

[Nibor]

wd40 or gt85 inside the grip grip slides on easily once evaporated sticks like glue

 

[mjr]

wd40 or gt85 inside the grip grip slides on easily once evaporated sticks like glue

WD40 does, although hairspray is better. GT85 leaves some residue behind that I guess contains PTFE so if you use too much, the grips will move for some time - whether that's good or not depends on whether you get them at the right angle first time!

 

[Nibor]

I have always found they set withing the hour

 

[roadrash]

@raleighnut has it right

 

[Nibor]

I used to use hairspray (which I have no other use for) until I found spray lube works just as well (which I do have a use for) so now prefer spray lube. Trust me it works just as well as hairspray.

 

[meddyliol]

Thanks very much. I don't have enough hair for hairspray but do have loads of WD40. Will use that.

Ta

Brian

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks very much. I don't have enough hair for hairspray but do have loads of WD40. Will use that.

Ta

Brian

I don't know if WD40 will work but I use it to get grips off if I intend to re-use them, I slide a barbeque skewer under the grip then insert the red tube and squirt WD inside and wiggle till they free off then use fairy liquid to wash that out and after a good rinse and dry they're ready to go back on.

What I mean is WD40 wont hurt them and if it fails to hold them securely they can be washed and fitted properly.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Thanks very much. I don't have enough hair for hairspray but do have loads of WD40. Will use that.

Ta

Brian

WD40, GT85, washing up liquid (a wee dab only), hairspray, they all work, but lock on grips (you slide them on and off, use an allen key to lock) work even better!
Example

 

[Truth]

I actually like the look of those Pat.... I wonder if anyone on here has purchased them?

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I actually like the look of those Pat.... I wonder if anyone on here has purchased them?

Yes, me