ESI Grips Extra Chunky Mountain Bike Grips
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ESI Grips Extra Chunky Mountain Bike Grips $22.99
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DriverPrefer Lock On Grips
I have always used lock on grips so this is more of a complaint against any non-lock on grip. It is an incredible pain to install these grips, even with iso alcohol. Want to remove from your bar for any reason? Forget about it. Grip itself has good girth but pretty soft/squishy (which some may like) and no texture, which is clear from the picture. Yest these are all things I should have realized before I bought them and then ended up cutting them off (had to remove from my bar).
Scott GolsanGearheadthe. best. grips.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These are by far and away the best grips I have ever used. My son took a spill on my bike and tore the grip, so figured it was a good excuse to get another pair and feel like I'm on a new bike again.
Jacob DudekEmployee
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Great grips - these ones are real chunky
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love the ESI grips but I found the extra chunky ones to be...extra chunky. Almost too chunky! I'd check out the ESI "chunky" ones if you want those hands to be a little closer to the bars. Otherwise I love these grips. Be forewarned - if you ride ~3x per week you will burn through these in a season.
Josh RGearheadgood grip, pretty durable
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
These ESI grips (or round silicone) are starting to find their way onto a couple of my mountain bikes. I'm normally a ergon fan but Jeff Jones likes ESI for his jones bars and that's what I'm moving to on several rigs. I always wear gloves and I get great grip in all conditions (bikepacking in the rain as well as the gamut of what the rocky mountain west has to offer for weather). If I'm nit picking--any scuffs/abrasion (rubbing another bike on a rack, whacking a tree branch, even laying it down 'hard' to take a break when riding) are pretty visible. Not really a functional or durability thing as of yet, but just look visibly warn as the buttery smooth surface is not buttery smooth all over any more... If you were alive pre-lock on grips, installation is like that--rubbing alcohol and elbow grease to get them in place.
Eric SmithGearheadNot As Cushy As Expected
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
This was a father's day gift because my dad has issues with his right wrist. I thought they would be more cushioning than they are. They are still very nice grips.
Also, make sure to put Isopropyl alcohol inside the grip before sliding it on, makes a world of difference.
John KutcherComfy grips
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I really like these. I have bigger hands so the bigger diameter of these feels great to me. Also awesome if you ever ride without gloves. The only downsides to these are if you crash they get shredded, when they get wet they get quite slippery, and they are a struggle to get on. Still awesome and would recommend!
Mike CampbellSoft and Supple
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
great light weight grip. Slightly harder to install than other grip but they are totally worth the effort. Definitely up to the task of keeping my hands comfortable on long rides, and fatigue free on way back down.
Zane DordaiGearheadDon't google "Extra Chunky"
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Just don't do it. Especially don't click the "images" tab.
These grips are great, they are light, comfortable, and hold their color forever (and don't bleed that color on to anything else).
Trick to install: Dump some rubbing alcohol in the grip, spray some on the bar so it coats it completely, and work fast!! Once that alcohol dries out you're working with significantly more friction.
Have had zero issues with them slipping as well, despite the fact that some insist that they spin. I have a lot of weight over the front of my bike and never have this issue.
George PointonFrom Blisters to Bliss
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These things saved my riding. I was getting terrible blisters on my stock grips and switched to these things hoping they would aid. After riding with these grips I haven't got anything even close to a blister. Superb grip and shock dampening. Also with the flashy colors you can get a pretty sweet look going if you're into that. For how much they cost, it's at least worth a try if you're looking to give another grip a shot.
Louis PEmployeeAwesome Grips
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These grips are perfect. Simple and effective, comfortable and high performing. They are easy to install, don't slip and keep me from getting blisters. Enjoy.
Joe Boltonextra chunky
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
for extra good times. these are just my favorite grips out there. they are not for everyone but I am a big fan. so much cush.
Corey ChristensenBest grips I've found
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These grips are awesome. I upgraded from the standard lock-on Santa Cruz grips that came with my bike and it made a world of difference. They are less fatiguing, more comfortable, and distribute the pressure across the palm much better. For reference I wear a Large size glove, and mainly focus on Trail riding.
Jon JGearheadAqua is not Turquoise
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Was hoping the Aqua colorway would play nice with my Yeti, it does not. I'll have to go with black for my favorite grips.
Clayton Otto GearheadClassic
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
These grips are a classic. There is a reason why they have been around for ever. They feel great!
Travis McGrewEmployeeThese Grips are great!
These have a lot of grip to them. Because of this they get a bit dirty but I like them.
AnjeeReally helped with my hand numbness
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Love these grips. I have small hands and the vibrations on my handles would always make my hands go numb. These grips totally helped! A bit of a pain to install, I followed the directions on the packaging. Def recommend!
Jackson WolfHaven't found anything better.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
After being adamant that ODI grips were the best, one of my buddies suggested I give these a go as my old grips were worn out. I didn't fully believe them at first, but wow are these killer. I ride and race a rigid steel fame and these grips take out way more trail chatter than any of my previous grips had. I almost immediately went back and bought another pair for my other bike. I don't know why I didn't give these things a try sooner!
Rich B.Grips
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Awesome
Molly TassmerToo Chunky for Small Hands
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
Love the pink color, they added some pop to my all black bike but unfortunately these were too chunky for my small hands. While they were definitely comfortable and grippy at first after a long ride I had changed my mind.
Also, be aware when you are putting them on if you have cut down your bars and still have potentially sharp edges. One grip ripped while sliding them on so I was unable to return!
Sean ArruabarrenaGearheadAdd some comfort to your ride!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I put accidentally put a knife into my hand a couple years ago and have found that mountain biking on my hard tail has never been the same since. It was much harder to hold on and I felt like every vibration was too much to handle. However, a friend recommended me these and all of the vibrations diminished. I can go much faster now as the grips allow me bomb down the mountain in comfort. Get these if you want to decrease the vibrations coming out of your handle bars.