BMX grips and bar ends
Our BMX Grips page brings together our tips for choosing your grips: with or without flanges, soft or firm rubber, surface patterns, length and diameter, handlebar ends essential for safety, and fitting tips, for a secure hold in the park, on the street, and in racing.
A secure grip, trick after trick.
Two profiles
The flange is the lip placed inside the grip, on the stem side. It prevents the hand from sliding toward the centre during landings and sprints: it is valued in racing and by beginners. Flangeless grips, which are more streamlined, are preferred by street and park riders, who move their hands during tricks and perform barspins without being hindered.
Components
BMX components also come in different types:
All components are gathered on the peripheral components page.
Rubber and pattern
A soft rubber provides maximum grip and absorbs vibrations, at the cost of faster wear, especially during falls that rub the grip on the ground. A firmer rubber lasts longer. The pattern on the surface, whether waffle, mushroom, or knurled, influences the feel: each person chooses according to their preferences. The standard length, around one hundred and sixty millimetres, covers the whole width of the hand.
Safety and installation
End caps for handlebars are essential: without them, the hollow end of the handlebar can cause serious injuries in case of a fall. They also protect the grip from wear. To install slip-on grips, you dampen the inside with a bit of alcohol, which then evaporates, or use compressed air. Screw-on grips, with clamps, are easy to install and remove.
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Frequently asked questions
Grips with or without flange for BMX?
The flange prevents the hand from sliding toward the stem during landings and sprints: it provides reassurance in racing and for beginners. Without a flange, the grip allows hands to move freely and facilitates barspins in street and park.
Why are handlebar end caps essential?
An open handlebar acts like a cookie cutter during a fall, posing a risk of serious injury. The end caps close the tube, and also protect the end of the grip from wear against the ground.
What length of grips for a BMX?
BMX grips generally measure between one hundred and forty and one hundred and sixty millimetres. The choice depends on the width of your hands and the space available on the handlebars, considering the brake lever.
How to install BMX grips?
Clean the handlebars, then spray a bit of compressed air, alcohol, or hairspray inside the grip to make it slide on. Once dry, it no longer moves, and then you install the end caps.
Soft or firm grip: which one to choose?
Soft rubber has better grip and filters vibrations, appreciated without gloves, but wears out quickly when in contact with the ground. Firmer rubber lasts longer, making it a good choice for street riders whose grips often rub against concrete.
