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August 18, 2014 at 06:40 #125710
I’m still new to trail riding, but due to constant tendonitis it was suggested I get some ergonomic grips. After trying a few out, I bought the Ergon GP1 ([url:1ts8946z]http://freeflite.com/product/ergon-gp1-grips-69296-1.htm[/url:1ts8946z]). I tried installing them, but the right grip won’t tighten on the handle bar. The left one will tighten, but if I put too much pressure on the grip, it will move. Any tips or hints on how to get these suckers tighter onto the handle bars where they won’t spin while I’m riding? Thanks in advance!
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August 18, 2014 at 09:34 #125711
Sounds to me you need to check the diameter of the current bars. There are a few different sizes out there. I have never really had an issue with mounting new grips. Good luck
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August 18, 2014 at 12:55 #125712
The grips you linked are pretty standard, hopefully they would fit. An obvious question is did you tighten the allen bolt enough? Also, maybe pull it off and see if you have some oil or something on the bar underneath the grip? Maybe clean the bar and inside of the grip with rubbing alcohol. Are there two sizes for the grip? That could be the problem. It shows 92mm & 102mm for small and large hands. It looks like that corresponds with bar diameter?
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August 19, 2014 at 18:15 #125713
The sizing is for the actual grip itself. The small grips are noticeably smaller for individuals with smaller hands. They are the same diameter. I’m tempted to throw some Lock Tight on there to see if it’ll stick.
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August 20, 2014 at 16:14 #125714
Before you use locktite try a little of your wife’s (or sister’s) hairspray. It will bind a bit when it dries overnight. I would thoroughly clean the bar and inside of the grip as gar29 mentioned beforehand.
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August 20, 2014 at 21:19 #125715
Thanks, I’ll try that tomorrow.
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August 21, 2014 at 11:53 #125716"CFM" wrote
Before you use locktite try a little of your wife’s (or sister’s) hairspray. It will bind a bit when it dries overnight. I would thoroughly clean the bar and inside of the grip as gar29 mentioned beforehand.
Good idea on the hairspray, I’ve done that before, it works good. Rubbing alcohol helps you remove them.
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August 26, 2014 at 13:23 #125717
I just bought a pair of those grips last week. They should slide right on. Use the hairspray. It rocks.
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