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I personally favour a little more girth in the grip. Have been looking for chunkier options and these popped up in my news feed today. Thought a few others might be interested too:
https://theradavist.com/2020/02/wolf-to ... a-fat-paw/
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I'd like to try them too, will have a look out when they hit the shops,
Unless Stu's getting some to test, I like Wolftooth gear, always good
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techno mail wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:25 pm I personally favour a little more girth in the grip. Have been looking for chunkier options and these popped up in my news feed today. Thought a few others might be interested too:
https://theradavist.com/2020/02/wolf-to ... a-fat-paw/
Interesting. What do you use at the moment Andy?
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In Reverse wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 4:34 pm
techno mail wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2020 12:25 pm I personally favour a little more girth in the grip. Have been looking for chunkier options and these popped up in my news feed today. Thought a few others might be interested too:
https://theradavist.com/2020/02/wolf-to ... a-fat-paw/
Interesting. What do you use at the moment Andy?
Odi longneck 32mm O/D (v comfy, cheap, not lock on :cry: )
Nukeproof Neutron Knurled Lock On 31mm (bit skinny but they are purple so :-bd )
ESI extra chunky 34mm (girthy but find them a bit slippy in the wet)

Got some others on my radar:
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Race-Face-Grip ... 117494.htm
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.Ergon-GA2-Fat-Grips_125823.htm
https://www.specializedconceptstore.co. ... ing-grips/
https://www.tredz.co.uk/.ODI-Rogue-Lock ... _27241.htm
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I've got the ESI extra chunky on a the full suss. Exactly the same as you - comfy but not the grippiest in the wet. I solve this by not riding that bike in the rain. :cool:
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I've picked up a few pairs of ODI Longnecks in some 'rad' colours for a bit more cushioning. Quite enjoying them thus far :smile: (also attempting to re-live my BMXing yoof)
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Another ESI Extra Chunky user (knee-jerk purchase after the first ride on my rigid MTB... a MTB marathon in the Tweed Valley :shock: ). Kinda know what you mean about grip in the wet, but I find it much less of problem with gloves, and I'm almost always wearing some sort of glove, particularly if it's raining.
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techno wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:45 pm Girthy:
https://www.supergripz.com/
Nice one. Just bought a pair of the 55mm ones. Will report back, hopefully not from A&E.
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In Reverse wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:07 pm
techno wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:45 pm Girthy:
https://www.supergripz.com/
Nice one. Just bought a pair of the 55mm ones. Will report back, hopefully not from A&E.
Well done chief guinea-pig!
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The guy emailed me straight after the order:
Thanks for your order are you sure you want the 55mm they are huge !

We will put a set of 45mm in as well
Looking forward to this now :lol:
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In Reverse wrote: Thu Feb 18, 2021 2:04 am The guy emailed me straight after the order:
Thanks for your order are you sure you want the 55mm they are huge !

We will put a set of 45mm in as well
Looking forward to this now :lol:
Fantastic :lol:
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In Reverse wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 9:07 pm
techno wrote: Tue Feb 16, 2021 3:45 pm Girthy:
https://www.supergripz.com/
Nice one. Just bought a pair of the 55mm ones. Will report back, hopefully not from A&E.
How did you get on with these? Were the 55mm ones as large as billed?
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Haven't put them on bars yet, but the 55s are HUGE.

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45s look the business though. Really good surface texture too. Miles better than ESI.
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Tidy! They look great.
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In Reverse wrote: Thu Mar 04, 2021 4:25 pm Haven't put them on bars yet, but the 55s are HUGE.

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45s look the business though. Really good surface texture too. Miles better than ESI.
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Andy, have you fitted these yet? My ESI's are shot and need replacing. Thoughts? I take it you didn't use the 55's...
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I haven't yet Andy. I'm out on the full sus on Friday so I'll chuck them on that and report back with photos and a detailed analysis.
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In Reverse wrote: Wed Mar 24, 2021 10:04 am I haven't yet Andy. I'm out on the full sus on Friday so I'll chuck them on that and report back with photos and a detailed analysis.

Cheers :-bd
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Interim report:

the 55s really are massive. :lol: They're actually so big that they stop the shifter from moving:
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I asked the bloke behind them about this and he's recommended trimming the grip. I might put them on my singlespeed to negate this issue.

The 45s have very much piqued my interest though. They feel great and are pretty much a perfect fit for my hands.
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They have a much more "cushioned" feel than the ESI super chunky which makes me think they may be very well suited to longer rides for people like me who suffer from hand-numbness. And as perviously mentioned the surface texture is a big step up in grippiness.

Still haven't actually used them on a ride. Stay tuned for further reports.
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I'm interested in these 45's, I suffer with hand and wrist pain
I'm trying to conquer :-bd
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