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Date: 13 Nov 2007 18:15:21
From: buzz66
Subject: Good quality comfortable grips
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I have a flat bar road bike.
It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
Oury grips & I find them quite good.
I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
Any suggestions appreciated
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Date: 16 Nov 2007 19:29:36
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 14, 8:14 pm, buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> Thanks everyone. I think i'll give the richie grips a go
Check out the reviews:
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Grip/product_21799.shtml
It's a classic product. I'm more than a little swayed by the fact that
they look like British motorbike grips from the 60s. I like Ourey
grips as well, finally got to try some out the other night on a
friend's bike--but IMHO the Ritchey grips feel even better. The "ergo"
grips I've been seeing with the wide flares certainly are comfortable
in theory--I've just sat on a bike with some at REI, but it seems that
they're simply making up for a handlebar sweep deficiency.
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Date: 16 Nov 2007 14:24:21
From: Hank Wirtz
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 16, 8:13 am, "Frank Drackman" <frankdr...@yahoo.com > wrote:
> "Michael Press" <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote in message
>
> news:rubrum-9B780B.14563614112007@newsclstr03.news.prodigy.net...
>
> > In article
> > <1195006521.946264.83...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
> > buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
>
> >> I have a flat bar road bike.
>
> > That is a contradiction in terms.
> > If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> > a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> > or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
>
> Says who?
>
> Shimano makes shifters for flat bar road bikes.
Says Michael Press. His word isn't good enough for you?
Philistine. (spits on floor)
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Date: 17 Nov 2007 05:11:06
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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In article
<c5fbb8c5-a827-45b7-aff9-f76631e634a9@b40g2000prf.googl
egroups.com >,
Hank Wirtz <hank@wirtznet.net > wrote:
> On Nov 16, 8:13 am, "Frank Drackman" <frankdr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> > "Michael Press" <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> >
> > news:rubrum-9B780B.14563614112007@newsclstr03.news.prodigy.net...
> >
> > > In article
> > > <1195006521.946264.83...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
> > > buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
> >
> > >> I have a flat bar road bike.
> >
> > > That is a contradiction in terms.
> > > If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> > > a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> > > or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
> >
> > Says who?
> >
> > Shimano makes shifters for flat bar road bikes.
>
> Says Michael Press. His word isn't good enough for you?
>
> Philistine. (spits on floor)
Honey, would you clean that up?
--
Michael Press
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Date: 16 Nov 2007 10:52:06
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 14, 6:48 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net > wrote:
> In article
> <1195083478.307743.234...@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com>
> ,
>
>
>
> landotter <landot...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > On Nov 14, 4:56 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
> > > In article
> > > <1195006521.946264.83...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
>
> > > buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
> > > > I have a flat bar road bike.
>
> > > That is a contradiction in terms.
> > > If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> > > a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> > > or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
>
> > > > It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> > > > The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> > > > Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> > > > I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> > > > Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> > > > Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> > > > Any suggestions appreciated
>
> > > The conversion to drop bars is expensive
> > > and troublesome. Might as well by a drop
> > > bar bicycle and find something to do with
> > > the current bicycle.
>
> > Replace the bars with Mary, Space-Bar, or North Roads and it's classic
> > and comfy--no need to be so radical. The only thing wrong with these
> > so called "flat bar" bikes is the bar rake, but a bar swap takes just
> > a few minutes.
>
> > Alternately, get a trekking bar, which as all the benefits of a road
> > bar in the comfort arena:
>
> >http://www.rei.com/product/629508
>
> I have heard good things about these.
>
> My bias is for drop bars not only because there
> are many hand positions with concomitant variations
> in posture, but the drop bars have many positions with
> the grip parallel to the bicycle axis: the most relaxed
> position for the wrists.
There are bars that offer such a position that use mtb shifters.
Suggesting that the OP purchase a new bike because you're unaware of
such handlebars is ridiculous.
What next, shall you post to smell.automotive.misc and suggest that a
Toyota owner purchase a Ford because the Ford comes with the correct
color "Magic Tree."?
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 18:14:54
From: buzz66
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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Thanks everyone. I think i'll give the richie grips a go
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 15:37:58
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 14, 4:56 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net > wrote:
> In article
> <1195006521.946264.83...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
>
> buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
> > I have a flat bar road bike.
>
> That is a contradiction in terms.
> If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
>
> > It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> > The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> > Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> > I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> > Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> > Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> > Any suggestions appreciated
>
> The conversion to drop bars is expensive
> and troublesome. Might as well by a drop
> bar bicycle and find something to do with
> the current bicycle.
Replace the bars with Mary, Space-Bar, or North Roads and it's classic
and comfy--no need to be so radical. The only thing wrong with these
so called "flat bar" bikes is the bar rake, but a bar swap takes just
a few minutes.
Alternately, get a trekking bar, which as all the benefits of a road
bar in the comfort arena:
http://www.rei.com/product/629508
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Date: 15 Nov 2007 00:48:40
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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In article
<1195083478.307743.234840@d55g2000hsg.googlegroups.com >
,
landotter <landotter@gmail.com > wrote:
> On Nov 14, 4:56 pm, Michael Press <rub...@pacbell.net> wrote:
> > In article
> > <1195006521.946264.83...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
> >
> > buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
> > > I have a flat bar road bike.
> >
> > That is a contradiction in terms.
> > If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> > a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> > or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
> >
> > > It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> > > The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> > > Oury grips & I find them quite good.
> >
> > > I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> > > Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> > > Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> > > Any suggestions appreciated
> >
> > The conversion to drop bars is expensive
> > and troublesome. Might as well by a drop
> > bar bicycle and find something to do with
> > the current bicycle.
>
> Replace the bars with Mary, Space-Bar, or North Roads and it's classic
> and comfy--no need to be so radical. The only thing wrong with these
> so called "flat bar" bikes is the bar rake, but a bar swap takes just
> a few minutes.
>
> Alternately, get a trekking bar, which as all the benefits of a road
> bar in the comfort arena:
>
> http://www.rei.com/product/629508
I have heard good things about these.
My bias is for drop bars not only because there
are many hand positions with concomitant variations
in posture, but the drop bars have many positions with
the grip parallel to the bicycle axis: the most relaxed
position for the wrists.
--
Michael Press
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 14:56:36
From: Michael Press
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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In article
<1195006521.946264.83120@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com >,
buzz66 <busby@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> I have a flat bar road bike.
That is a contradiction in terms.
If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
The conversion to drop bars is expensive
and troublesome. Might as well by a drop
bar bicycle and find something to do with
the current bicycle.
--
Michael Press
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Date: 16 Nov 2007 08:13:09
From: Frank Drackman
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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"Michael Press" <rubrum@pacbell.net > wrote in message
news:rubrum-9B780B.14563614112007@newsclstr03.news.prodigy.net...
> In article
> <1195006521.946264.83120@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
> buzz66 <busby@vanuatu.com.vu> wrote:
>
>> I have a flat bar road bike.
>
> That is a contradiction in terms.
> If it is flat bar it is a mountain bicycle,
> a beach cruiser, a town bicycle,
> or a comfort bicycle. Road bicycles have drop bars.
>
Says who?
Shimano makes shifters for flat bar road bikes.
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 14:09:07
From: landotter
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 13, 8:15 pm, buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> I have a flat bar road bike.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
Ritchey true grip. Cheap, classic, good looking, and oh, so comfy!
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 08:12:40
From: Scott Gordo
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 13, 9:15 pm, buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> I have a flat bar road bike.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
Use regular road bar tape. You can wrap it around the flat bar and
around the ends as well. To give it a more 'ergonomic' shape, double
wrap certain parts.
/s
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 16:02:48
From: Lou Holtman
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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"buzz66" <busby@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote in message
news:1195006521.946264.83120@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com...
> I have a flat bar road bike.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
>
I tried a lot of bar ends and these are the best by far:
http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Bar_End/product_78374.shtml
Lou
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 14:12:41
From: jbollyn@gmail.com
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 13, 8:15 pm, buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> I have a flat bar road bike.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
Ergon model GP1. They come in small or large, depending on the size of
your hands.
They also come in full length, or a shorter length if you use grip
shift.
Here are pics from the Ergon website:
http://www.ergon-bike.com/en/grips/gp1.html
Here is a review:
http://commutebybike.com/2006/07/08/ergon-performance-grips/
My bike:
http://orion.neiu.edu/~jbollyn/bike/grip_left.jpg
http://orion.neiu.edu/~jbollyn/bike/grip_right.jpg
J.
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Date: 14 Nov 2007 04:46:06
From:
Subject: Re: Good quality comfortable grips
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On Nov 13, 9:15 pm, buzz66 <bu...@vanuatu.com.vu > wrote:
> I have a flat bar road bike.
> It's has carbon flat bars with Shimano Pro bar ends.
> The grips are the worst thing about the bike. My old mountain bike has
> Oury grips & I find them quite good.
>
> I would like to have something a little more ergonomic if possible.
> Price doesn't matter,weight doesn't matter.
> Biggest priority is comfort and compatibility with bar ends.
> Any suggestions appreciated
topeaq has some good grips of about 3 or 4 mm of material
you can find them on ebay
regrads,
carlos
www.bikingthings.com
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