Since I don't have window cleaner or rubbing alcohol (whatever that is) can I just use the Mrs hairspray like with other grips? or is there something else I can use?
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Posted 3 months ago #
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I used (cheap) aftershave. You need something that is going to provide lubrication and then evaporate off so the grips stick. Rubbing alcohol is isopropyl alcohol (IPA, propanol) (normally) as it evaporates quickly and is relatively harmless.
Hair spray will work as long as it stays wet enough. Water also works but takes longer for thegrips to become useable.
Posted 3 months ago # -
cheers, looks like the Lynx effect is in order then
Posted 3 months ago # -
Maybe not lynx as it will leave a slippy residue? Cheap window cleaner would be fine.
Posted 3 months ago # -
white spirit works as well
Posted 3 months ago # -
Lynx worked fine, slipped on then set very fast...bike smells of 'Africa' now though
Posted 3 months ago # -
I think lynx is a bad idea - the powdery stuff in an anti-perspirant is going to mean your grips don't stick very well to the bars. Just buy a litre of IPA, it will last you for ages and have lots of other uses as well.
Posted 3 months ago # -
this was Lynx aftershave from a bottle
Posted 3 months ago # -
A bit of spit and a firm hand gets them on.
Anyone know where I can get a pair from, cant find any in the UK ???
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