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You can put the cut end anywhere; if you do it properly, it won't be a problem. Here's how to be extra safe:
Put your hand on a grip and note where your hand is not contacting the grip. If you're uncertain, use an old grip and trace your hand with a felt pen - or use the new grip if you don't mind the pen marks. Sometimes you may wrap your hand farther forward on the grip (ex. when standing to climb), but rarely will you wrap your hand backwards from your neutral position. You've now established the safest places to put the wire ends.
As Big Bird said, cut the twisted end moderately short, give it a little curve, and tightly fold the cut end back to bury the sharp end into the grip.
To get them on use the Sensus tip and stick a big handful of zip ties in the grip, slide the grip over the bar and then pull the zip ties out.
with just hairspray and 24h before anny ride
so far so good
I had a custom paint job done on one of my bikes, and the shop I worked at had just received a ton of ODI Longnecks. One pair matched my bike right on, so I threw them on "just for a day or two till they fall off". My GOD! They were SO comfortable it was redicoulous! They lasted 2 seasons I think. 10 years later and all my bikes still use them. There might be others, but these work great for me. (I've had 3 carpal tunnel surgeries).
I've never seen grips wired on before. Interesting. Doesn't the wire cut through the grip? Otherwise it seems like it wouldn't be tight enough.?
But I don't really see them just falling off mid ride. I just blow them on with the air compressor. I tried glue just because in the early 2000's, but it seemed like it just got pushed off.
I worried about that, too, but it happens only if you use a super thin wire and really crank 'em down. The wire generally won't damage the grip if the wire is at least as thick as regular dental floss, even if it's tight enough to be deeply sunk into the grip.
Re: ODI Longnecks
Yep, nice grips. Medium diameter, fine mushroom ribs: a classic design that's hard to beat. If you ever want to get crazy and try something else - and you don't need the full length of the Longneck - I find Oury grips to be the most comfortable and ODI's Cush model is super soft and tacky.
I've been running sensus grips for years. But what did you end up buying? Just curious.
Went with some ESI grips. So far I love them. I don't get to ride as much as I used to, but feel like they really help reduce arm pump since they have a bit of give. My only complaint is durability. Did some early season riding in crested butte and did a bit of bush wacking around some water crossing and had a couple rips from trudging through some bushes. Turns out, what I thought was the water crossing was actually the trail 😂
So, you're eyeing those non-lock on grips, huh? I get it – sometimes you wanna ditch the locks to get that pure, unadulterated feel. The idea's pretty solid – those lock-ons can make things sturdier, but you're after that raw connection with the bars, right? If you've gone for the switch, spill the beans – how's it been treating you? What's your go-to choice? And hey, if you're into optimizing your ride, you might wanna peep this quietkat customer service. They might have some insights or tips that could elevate your grip game even more. Here's to finding that perfect grip – comfort, control, and all the good feels!
I've been using Renthal ATV grips, it's the only half waffle grip I could find as a slip on. The standard renthal grips loose texture too quickly. I ride gloveless so I like the texture. They're quite a bit smaller than a normal MTB grip but they work for me. I never understood why moto grips are so much smaller, everyone that gets on my bike is like "your grips are tiny" -IDK guys seem to be able to hold on for 30+ 2 so I can probably ride a 3-4min downhill
I’m currently on the new odi reflex lock on’s. They’re actually pretty good as far as damping goes for a lock on. Curious what others think about them as well
https://www.odigrips.com/products/reflex-lock-on-grips-135mm
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