[Closed] Ergon Grips

they can reduce it BUT set up wrongly they can also induce it.

in short they work but rely heavily on experimental set up

for example one of my wrists bends further than the other (fractured schaphoid in the past life)so i have one ergon higher than the other which looks wierd but it works well for me. folk always comment on it when they borrow my bike. it only really comes into effect when descending but i used to get wrist ache on one side till i dropped it down , makes sense when i thought about it afterwards!

Are you putting a lot of weight on your hands when you are climbing?

I always just rotate my wrists, rest them gently on the bars with thumbs pointing upwards. There's no weight going through my hands when I'm climbing.

The newest model, the GS1 are absolutely brilliant. Nice soft rubber, but still as supportive as the previous versions.

I've never had a problem with setup. Just tighten them up slightly so they can still move slightly then find a comfortable position and then tighten them up.

I've been using them for years though, so finding that position is really easy now.

I have the less extremely shaped ga 1. I found them very odd to begin with - in fact they made my hands ache but after a few rides and adjustments i got used to them. Really like them now but they do reward patience with set up. I have found that I now grip the bars more loosely which also helps.

mtbmatt - Member

The newest model, the GS1 are absolutely brilliant. Nice soft rubber, but still as supportive as the previous versions.

I've never had a problem with setup. Just tighten them up slightly so they can still move slightly then find a comfortable position and then tighten them up.

I've been using them for years though, so finding that position is really easy now.

hey mtbmatt - how do these compare to the GX1? ive been running the gx1 which has been absolutly brilliant for longer rides and has certainly stopped the any pain i had previous 110%! i heard the new GS1 was pretty much the same but softer?? so is the shape identical?? just as comfy etc?

I've got a pair of the GX1s on both my hybrid and MTB. I really rate them.

I have GP1s on my hardtail, and GC2 (with the little 'horns') on my hybrid. Make long rides more comfortable, reduce the tingling (but don't eliminate it all together), and the GC2s give me another hand position. Don't notice any downsides in the way of grip on technical sections either.

i agree with the tip as above.

when you install them do not do the clamp bolts up tight.. enough to hold but still allow movement then you can rotate to a comfy place as you ride

then when you are happy stop and tighten properly with a multitool

I find that you can not set them when you are static on the bike - you always get it wrong which is only obvious when you go for a ride.

if you want some cheaper one - specialized do some for about £12.. though that are not as big

also with ergon get the right size for your hands

Cheers, definately seems worth getting a set and having a play. I have bneen altering hand positions when riding but only really remember to do it when its too late.

I've never had Ulnar nerve trouble but got some GS1's for my new bike anyway as I liked the idea of extra hand support for long rides. They feel very big at first but you soon get used to them. I love them, don't think I'd ever go back to normal grips now.

If you are getting numb hands (ulnar nerve pinching maybe?) then they're a bit of a no-brainer really.

I have used several different variations and don't use anything else at the moment. The original GR1 are fine but unless you have ginormous hands the small is better than the large. I have size XL gloves and still find the GR1 large to have too big a diameter to be comfortable therefore if in any doubt go for the small.

I have also used the GC2 which allows changes of hand positions on the hybrid and have used GE1/GA1 with Carnegie/Mary bars where the originals really don't work. Of the 2 I think I prefer the GA1 for comfort. As above, you need to experiment but the gains are worth it.

how do these compare to the GX1? ive been running the gx1 which has been absolutly brilliant for longer rides and has certainly stopped the any pain i had previous 110%

The GS is halfway house between the GS and GX models. They are a better shape and a little more comfortable than the GX grips, but 10g heavier.

If you are happy with the GX grips, stick with them for now.

My Superlight has GP1s and it is so easy on a long trip - easier than my other bikes. Ideally I would fit only Ergons.

Dunno which ones they are but I use some cork Ergons with wee bar ends (on risers - the shame of it) in a S size as well, womens you know. Work fine for my soft little IT hands.

I use GP1s and love them. Unless you have large hands, you'll want the S size - I have both and find the L too large for my modest hands. I also have them set up rotated about 30 degrees to the horizontal (pointing back and upwards). this seems to relieve all pressure on the ulnar nerve and I've never had discomfort. This from riding a rigid 29er and my Airnimal Rhino.

EDIT: And don't forget to rotate your brake levers so that the top of your hands remain flat with fingers on the brakes.

Used them for the trans Wales and at the end the only part of me still in one piece were my hands. Awsome grips but for normal riding I also use the much thinner ones without tue paddle. Fit well, last ages and do in thin and fat stylee