Bike handles and grips

The contact point

Grips are the contact point between your hands and the bike: they affect comfort, grip, and hand fatigue. Worn, slippery, or overly hard grips can cause numbness and pain. Changing them is one of the simplest and most cost-effective improvements that transforms the feel of the handlebars, whether in the city or on trails.

Other components

Components also include:

• Handlebars.
• Stems.
• Cables.
• Handlebar extensions.
• Bells.
• Saddles.
• Seat posts.

All components are gathered on the peripheral components page.

Screw-on or Slide-on

Slide-on grips, like the Pro Slide-on, slip onto the handlebars and stay in place by friction: simple and lightweight, they are suitable for road, city, and hybrid bikes. Screw-on grips, or lock-on, are secured by one or two collars: they never rotate, even in the rain, and can be removed in an instant, which makes them popular in mountain biking. Silicone coatings, designed for electric bikes, offer a soft and shock-absorbing feel.

Based on your activity

For city and touring, ergonomic grips with a flat support for the palm distribute pressure and relieve the nerve in the wrist. For mountain biking, choose a diameter that suits the size of your hands and a soft rubber for grip. Replace your grips as soon as they rotate, slip, or crack, and clean them with soapy water.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do mountain bikers prefer collar grips?

Collar grips are secured to the handlebars by one or two threaded rings: they don’t rotate, even in the rain, and can be removed in seconds. Slide-on grips, like Pro grips, remain lightweight and simple.

How to remove a slide-on grip without damaging it?

Slide a thin screwdriver under the grip to inject some soapy water or alcohol, then twist it to release it. The alcohol, which evaporates, also helps to reposition and secure it as it dries.

Do ergonomic grips relieve hand pressure?

Yes, their wider support distributes pressure over a larger surface area of the palm and limits nerve compression, source of numbness. They are well-suited for urban rides and long tours.

What material to choose for bike grips?

Rubber offers good grip and lasts long, silicone is soft and shock-absorbing, while foam is lightweight and comfortable but wears out faster. The choice depends on the desired comfort and use.

What grip diameter to choose for mountain biking?

A thin grip provides more feel and suits smaller hands, while a thick grip absorbs more vibrations on descents and reduces tension. The right diameter allows you to close your hand effortlessly on the handlebars.