Replacing Bike Grips

April 01 2016.

Replacing bike grips.

New grip day how to change your bike grips. In today s post we ll show you how to slide off the old and slide on the new. This week we ll learn how to remove and install handlebar grips. Updating your grips is a fast easy and cheap way to give your ride a new look and give your hands some fresh padding.

Then simply pull the ties back out to finish installing. Saplize bike handlebar grips multi colors design optional ergonomic design aluminum double lock on mountain bike grips mtb bmx downhill foldable urban bicycles grips scooter grips by saplize 8 99 8. How to replace handlebar grips. Find ergonomic and comfort oriented options that would work great for riding around town to no slip mountain bike grips designed to keep you on the bike when the trail gets rough.

While i don t recommend using wd 40 as a lubricant anywhere on your bike this is one of the few times where it. Place the plastic ties in the grip on different sides then use these smooth low friction areas to slide the grip onto the bike. Great control starts with a solid grip on your handlebars. You can purchase the park tools used in the video at a number of dealers across the uk and.

Note that lock on grips are gaining popularity they require a hex wrench allen key but you can easily loosen the bolt slide the grip on then tighten it. For this job you ll need some replacement grips a long slim screwdriver or similar metal tool a 5 or 6mm allen key to loosen your levers and shifters some hairspray and some wd 40 to loosen the old grips. This video is part of the park tool maintenance monday series. The contact points on your bike are crucial to having great control of your bike.

Improve your handling with quality bike grips.