[Closed] Ergonomic grips - Do they make a difference?

I've used Ergons for quite a while now and would not go back to a normal grip; just need to make sure you get the angle of them right - highly recommended

2nd for ergons. I will never use a normal round grip again. They make a really big difference for me in terms of comfort, tiredness and even controll.

They are a bit heavy, but worth it.

+1. I wont use normal grips again, however, that is for xc riding. I would think twice about putting them on a jump bike, as they do restrict the grip you get on the bars, plus on really steep descents they can have a tendency for throwing your hands over the bars.

I use to suffer from Tendinitis, but never had a problem since using the ergons.

Another consideration is I use lyrik u-turn forks and often change the travel. Would this mean they are only beneficial at some travel settings and detrimental the rest of the time?

+1 here. i think they are great for xc stuff

Didn't get on with the Ergons at all and gave them away after 3 months. Even bought gloves without the ulnar nerve pad to make sure they weren't 'over compensated.' Tried all sorts of angles.

Whilst they gave a bigger contact area, I felt you couldn't get a proper 'bowels voided death grip' for the moments of steepness and mild terror. It was the v rare 'wheels off ground' moments that made me fret.

I too have adjustable forks - frankly I didn't get on with the grips well enough to worry about the implications of the travel and angle.

great for long rides.

SQ Lab grips are OK.
So are the Hutchinson Scorpion.

considering removing mine - great for tracks and flat stuff which to be honest is 90% of what i do but as soon as get on a steep descent (xc stylee not DH) i (rightly or wrongly) find i can't drop my elbows down and grip and this makes me feel too far forward - similar i guess as someone said above angle is important

Am I the only person hating rubber grips? I'm more of a fan of high-density foam like the Ritchey Ergo Truegrips. I find these much more comfortable.

nth recommendation for Ergons with two caveats;

1) unless you have large hands get the 'woman' version as these are smaller around - more like a 'normal' grip on the non-flat bit.

2) if you like to drop your elbows on steep climbs to get weight down and forward then they will restrict you.

I love my Ergon GX2 grips. They are simply awesome for longer rides! I agree with wwaswas on the elbow dropping, but I find that they help me with steering in singletrack. It's just a bit of a change to your riding style, that's all!

Tried the ergon enduros but couldn't get on with them. Tried various angles but never felt right. On the other hand, a couple of my mates swear by the winged version. You won't know until you try but it's an expensive gamble.

Got ergons on my (rigid) SS, they're ok but ditto on the fact that they restrict rotation and don't feel so confident on rough stuff.

Just bought some new Specialised BG grips for my hardtail, they are ace, soft enough to allow rotation, aren't huge so can get good grip, but supportive where necessary. Dfirst major ride on the Dyfi enduro and hands felt fine afterwards, previous round grips used to leave my palms sore and give me pins and needles in my little/3rd finger.

Tried the 'winged' GX grip and didn't like them. Changed to the GE 'technical' grip and felt much better. They were on the large size so I changed them (again) for the smaller ladies version - haven't looked back. No more tingly fingers and they feel secure when descending/singletrack etc...

You can't rotate your wrists as the support blocks you from doing so; If you ride more technically you'll have hindered bunnyhopping, manualling and all the other things which require you to wibble yer arms around and move your upper body over the bike(technical explanation). For fireroad xc and long days in the hills they're great.