SDG announces new ‘Open Core’ Thrice Grip

SDG Open Core Thrice grips feature a partially hollowed internal core designed to increase comfort while maintaining lock-on security.
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The Open Core Thrice Grip is engineered to deliver the comfort of a slip‑on with the security of a lock‑on.

By removing a section of the internal core, the outer layer of soft 20A-durometer rubber is able to flex naturally with your hand, reducing vibration and fatigue while improving overall feel.

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“The first time I rode the Open Core Thrice, I instantly felt something different,” said Yoann Barelli, Devinci Movement and SDG athlete. “It’s soft where it matters, but still gives you that solid, locked-in feel when you’re pushing. It just makes the bike feel more alive.”

Designed to deliver the comfort of a slip‑on with the security of a lock‑on, Open Core Thrice grips are packed with hidden features that transform the way your hands connect to the bike. From a vibration‑absorbing Open Core Zone and ovalized profile to finger‑shaped grabbers and thin, thumb‑damping ribs, every contour is designed to enhance comfort and control.

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A single lockring maximizes usable grip surface, while a tapered inner core prevents rotation and flared outer ends boost leverage in technical terrain. Even the low‑profile quarter flange is tuned for protection without interference. It’s a grip built from the inside out to feel better, ride better, and stay locked in when it matters.

Several years in the making, SDG’s Open Core Thrice grips are now available. “For me, it’s all about having fun on the bike, while still being able to charge hard with control and precision. These grips bring all of that together,” says Barelli.

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SDG Thrice specs

  • Colors Available – 12
  • Length – 135mm
  • Diameter – 32mm
  • Weight – 48 grams
  • Open Core Zone – Vibration absorption, ergonomically-shaped to conform to palm
  • Single Lockring: Easy installation, allows for more grip surface
  • Ramped & Undercut Grabbers – Shaped to fingers for maximum grip
  • Thin Ribs – Ultimate comfort and thumb dampening
  • Flared Outer Ends – Increased leverage for control
  • 1/4 Flange – Protection without interference
  • Tapered Inner Core – Keeps grip from rotating
  • Ovalized Shape – More natural hand position
  • Soft Compound – 20A durometer rubber for comfort
  • MSRP: $32.99

For more information, please visit: Open Core Thrice Grips

 
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