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 Large Relief for Small Coin, September 17, 2010
By Porsche owner (Indiana)
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I suffer from arthritis in both wrists, which is a problem as I enjoy cycyling and
believe it worthwhile exercise. I cycle in excess of 1000 miles a year. I found
these grips much more comfortable than the standard round grips that come on most bikes. You can spend more money and get fancier grips which allow you to vary your grip, and they are also very much worth the money, (my wife has those), but for the money, and as little as I spend leaning on my wrists, these Avenir grips are a godsend. I did have to cut them down, as they are too long to fit with my wrist shifters, and one must take care to position them right the first time, (definately use soapy water). They are soft, shaped to more closely fit the contour of the hand, provide a wider platform for the hands and are maintaining the initial positioning, at least so far.
Five stars for price; five stars for utility.
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
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 Not Soft, April 8, 2011
By Ryga (Colorado)
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I have some zinging nerve issues when I ride, so I keyed off the reviews and bought these. Used them for two weeks, WITH gel bike gloves. They're too hard. They have (I can see now that I've cut them off my handlebars) only a maximum 2mm softer plastic for cushioning, over firmer flexible plastic. As cushioning grips, these fail. The heel-of-hand flanges are too thick to flex, so provide no extra cushioning. My recommendation is that you try before you buy. I just returned from the store with an $8 pair of Bell "Comfort Grips." They feel much softer.
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
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 Not the best, April 14, 2011
By Robert Baker (Arizona)
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I don't find them ergonomic enough. I'm a 6'3" male with normal sized hands for my size and the "wing" length is too short. It's a step up from the stock round ones, but not my much. They are also not that soft, I was expecting a gel feel from the other reviews, but it's more like cork.
These also don't have a allen screw to hold them in. They expect hairspray or soap to hold them. So if you have to remove them, expect a bit of a mess. I used to have the ergon grips, and I liked those much better. These are cheaper, but not worth it if you ride your bike to work or more than 10 minutes at a time.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
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Comfortable grips, October 31, 2009
By Lee M. Nance (Clinton, Maryland)
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Comfortable addition to handlebars that helps to eliminates hand and wrist numbness on long rides.
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
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 The most painful grips ever., January 16, 2011
By Flaxman (NJ, USA)
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These are the grips that were installed on our new Raleigh Companion tandem. I don't know what kind of cycling the other reviewers do, but we tend to go for 40-70 mile rides that tend to last most of the day. For both of us, with very different hand sizes, these grips have been extremely uncomfortable. For the first five or ten minutes they're fine, but after that the broad part of these grips becomes painful against the bottom of your hands. Keep riding and your fingers will go numb.
The only way to try to make them somewhat less uncomfortable is to try to rotate them in such a way that you're not resting on that ridiculous expansion.
Absolutely horrible.
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Comfortable enough., July 17, 2008
By Timur Fatykhov (Silver Spring MD United States)
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Comfortable enough but you need to pay attention to size. they can be too big for small handlebars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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Comfy Grips, November 30, 2010
By Big-D (Lake Havasu City, AZ United States)
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I replaced my typical hard grips with these Avenir Soft Grips on my Giant mountain bike. I did not want to spend upwards of $30 or more on a set of grips and these feel great. They use end plugs which allowed the installation of a rear view mirror. These grips feel great, offer super control and support my hands and wrists much better than the stock grips.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great product, June 12, 2010
By Plum Crazy (USA)
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Compared to the standard grips that come on new bikes, these are much more comfortable for longer rides. You will have no regrets with this purchase.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Awesome gripping actuon, July 13, 2011
By Houston
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These grip just like they say, did make a few blisters on my hands because of the rubber, but nothing gloves wouldn't fix
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Exactly what I wanted..., June 15, 2011
By Pudknocker71
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Installed in minutes... WITH WD-40! Make sure you use a liberal amount to slide them on. I had to cut one of them to lenth for shifter room. Easy to cut with exacto knife. Perfect for the price. :)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Great Buy, June 3, 2011
By MostKnownUnknown (Virginia)
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I was in the process of upgrading from twist shifters to trigger shifters, so I had to buy some new grips too. I wanted something that would offer a little support to my palms, in hopes that my wrists wouldn't take such a beating. These Avenir grips really fit the bill.
I recommend using aerosol hairspray to get these grips on easily. Spray a light coat inside the grip and slide it on. Make sure you get them positioned properly and let dry for a few hours. They will stay put for miles to come.
I find these grips really support my hands much better than a skinnier brand. The palm supports are firm on the inside, and softer on the outside resulting a comfortable, ergonomic and visually appealing handlebar grip.
Bonus - the grips are open the whole way through with separate plugs to fill the bar end. This means you can still use any handlebar ends (bullhorns) of your choosing.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Good quality comfortable grips, November 25, 2010
By Aaron (USA)
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I wanted grips that would not disintegrate by sitting in the sun and rain. I specifically was looking for grips that did not have this problem. I have used this grips for 2 months and have left it outside for most of the time. This is good quality grios and I am very satisfied with them.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Junk, October 24, 2011
By G. Granger (Chico, CA)
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They melt and disintegrate horribly. Not recommended. I am currently replacing a set. Buy something in a hard composite that will last.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Soft? No., September 5, 2011
By Jaun Carlos
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Comfort and Positioning:
-This item is described as "soft" which is simply not true. They have about as much give as cork bar-tape, or maybe a fully inflated basketball. That being said, I am a firm believer that soft/cushy grips don't help. The real strength of this kind of grip is in the "ergonomic" shape. The purpose of the wings is to keep your wrists straight, not to provide a platform for you to lay your wrists out flat. If these grips are positioned properly, they will keep your wrists straight with your forearm, which is desirable as it reduces strain on your wrists.
Installation:
-I've read that a lot of other reviewers used hairspray or some other kind of fixative to install these on their handlebars. I recommend using a water-based, "personal" lubricant (I used astroglide). Apply a very thin layer to the handlebars and slide the grips on. The lubricant will allow the grips to slide on easily, and will become sticky when it drys. One note though, this method will still allow some movement if you apply a lot of twisting force.
Complaints:
-My hands are large, and I can easily wrap my hands entirely around these grips with decent overlap. Because of this, my palms often rest on the apex of the wings, and can become sore. I would complain about the lack of a tightening ring, but that is the kind of feature you find on much more expensive grips.
Extra Notes:
-You CAN use these with grip shifters, but I DO NOT recommend it, as they are much too long for that, and will keep your hands away from the shifters at most times (also the combination looks ridiculous).
-These fit 22mm handlebars (extremely common size for flat or riser handlebars)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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these seem good, September 28, 2011
By mmexican209 (Merced, CA United States)
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i bought this for a mountain bike.i trimmed a little bit off to make it fit.i'm happy with purchase.will order more again if needed.
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Amazing Grips, September 18, 2011
By BlackcatNat
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For the price you cant do better. These grips totally changed the feel of my bike. Super comfortable, easy to put on. No brainer
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Good value, August 2, 2011
By homeowner (SC)
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I put these on my wife's bike and she loves them. They are firm and not too squishy. It's important to get the angle right so be sure to sit on the bike and figure out how you want them to be positioned first. (Tip: use UNSCENTED hairspray for the install. It lubricates the grip so it slides on smooth and, when it dries, it keeps it in position).
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sturdy grips, March 12, 2011
By smoother dude (albuquerque)
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these grips are durable and for a cyclist that doesn't own a car and uses his bikes at work, i love these
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Bicycle handlebar grips, June 14, 2010
By Fernando A. Castro (Houston)
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These grips are very good. They are comfortable and spread the weight of your torso on a larger
surface to make the ride more comfortable.
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very comfy, December 24, 2011
By carolyn
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I love these grips with my Nirve Kandy Cruiser Bike Handle bars. Very easy on my wrists and easy to grip. The pair are great together.
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 Avenir MTN bike soft grips, December 22, 2011
By JSaint
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Ok, these were great on my bike after trying to put them on for about 1hr. they looked great and felt great. It was a pain in the butt to put these on but once installed, they were confortable and great feel on them.
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Awesome grips, December 8, 2010
By Doug (Raeford, NC)
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I have tried 5 different types of grips and these are the only ones that stopped my hands from going to sleep. They also stay stable on my MTB bar, won't slide left or right or rotate; a well ergonomically designed grip.........................good job on the design.
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Nice inexpensive grips, October 19, 2011
By Jon Y.
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I got these to replace the stock grips on my Nashbar Hounder. They are pretty firm, but they have a good ergonomic shape and volume so that it fits better in my hand than what was basically a rubber-covered bar. I used hand sanitizer to slide the grips onto the bar and once it evaporated I popped in the end caps. So far they have stayed put. I don't know how these compare to really expensive high-end grips, but for the price they do what they're supposed to do and are way better than stock grips.
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Good Grips, September 24, 2011
By Ian Holmes
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Very good, stable, and wide. They're made of two types of rubber, both are "softish", and in my opinion, provide the right amount of resistance. They are firm with limited give but a nice texture. They are very flat, and the curve seen in the picture creates a platform for the bottom of your palm, giving you a much wider contact area.
Overall, I am very pleased with these grips.
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Soft? No., September 5, 2011
By Jaun Carlos
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Comfort and Positioning:
-This item is described as "soft" which is simply not true. They have about as much give as cork bar-tape, or maybe a fully inflated basketball. That being said, I am a firm believer that soft/cushy grips don't help. The real strength of this kind of grip is in the "ergonomic" shape. The purpose of the wings is to keep your wrists straight, not to provide a platform for you to lay your wrists out flat. If these grips are positioned properly, they will keep your wrists straight with your forearm, which is desirable as it reduces strain on your wrists.
Installation:
-I've read that a lot of other reviewers used hairspray or some other kind of fixative to install these on their handlebars. I recommend using a water-based, "personal" lubricant (I used astroglide). Apply a very thin layer to the handlebars and slide the grips on. The lubricant will allow the grips to slide on easily, and will become sticky when it drys. One note though, this method will still allow some movement if you apply a lot of twisting force.
Complaints:
-My hands are large, and I can easily wrap my hands entirely around these grips with decent overlap. Because of this, my palms often rest on the apex of the wings, and can become sore. I would complain about the lack of a tightening ring, but that is the kind of feature you find on much more expensive grips.
Extra Notes:
-You CAN use these with grip shifters, but I DO NOT recommend it, as they are much too long for that, and will keep your hands away from the shifters at most times (also the combination looks ridiculous).
-These fit 22mm handlebars (extremely common size for flat or riser handlebars)
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Great for Adult Kick Scooters, July 30, 2011
By Littleviews (New York)
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I bought mine for an adult kick scooter. They do an excellent job of distributing the weight I feel across my palms. Highly recommended!
That said, on a hot (i.e., 90 degrees and up) day, my hands do get sweaty (just as they did on my original grips, but now there is more surface area to contend with). Right now, I simply secure a thin washcloth over each grip with a rubber band to solve the problem. I'm thinking about buying riding gloves, but so far, the washcloth works wonders and, given how much I sweat on a hot day, I think the washcloth solution is more sanitary.
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Everything I wanted them to be, July 22, 2011
By Distractionist (San Diego, California, US)
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slapped these on today, took a bit of force, but at least I know they aren't going anywhere.
Feels good in the hands, easy on the eyes. Wing tips make me feel more aerodynamic!
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Great item for the price!, May 9, 2011
By Hank3 (Tallahassee, FL USA)
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These grips were easy to put on, feel great to the touch, and much more comfortable than my old tacky set. Would highly recommend these at this price point.
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good feel and fit., May 6, 2011
By JDH (New York)
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These are great and feel good on the hand. Good for long rides and short ones to. Just make sure you follow the directions. At first put on wrong, Because at time I think I'm right without reading all the material that come with it. But good for the money. Would buy again and told all my friends.
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get a grip!, March 4, 2011
By Biken' at the Beach
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I guess the title should be get two grips- these are top of the line, as far as I'm concerned. The palm swell and texture of the material make these a must for comfy cruising. They fit my new Pyramid high rise handlebars perfectly. I did soak them in very hot water for 5 minutes to loosen them up, then they slipped right now, never to be removed by human hands, anyway. See you at the beach!
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A little more comfort makes the ride last longer, July 31, 2010
By Iamjerry (Colorado Rockies)
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Good grips. Soft yet firm where it needs to be. They'll give you a little more needed edge, literally. Good buy/bye.
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Comfortable, easy to install, July 6, 2010
By Dave Rodgers (Bartlett, IL USA)
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Very comfortable, lots of padding in palm area. Installed in less than five minutes.
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Great replacement. Good value., February 12, 2012
By D. Purciel
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I bought these for my guest bike here at the beach. The bike originally had no grips so I decided to get the first ones I saw. Picked these ones up used from amazon. They are pretty hard plastic and create a resting point for the palm. The hand does not mold up perfectly to the shape though. But they still are comfortable and ergonomic. They will work fine.
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avenir comfy soft grips, January 27, 2012
By honzilla23
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great set of grips placed on my rode bike perfect for long rides i have large hands and have been the best thing i bought for the bike super fast shipping A+
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Comfortable & great price, April 16, 2012
By HonestLai
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I've slowly but surely been replacing all the parts on my mountain bike. It's amazing how comfortable these grips are compared to my old ones, which were wearing out and never that nice to begin with. Good purchase overall!
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Ergonomic and Soft, April 8, 2012
By Rahat
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I have replaced old grips of my bike with this pair. These grips are soft, ergonomic and comfortable but the finish & outlook of this product is not A-class. I would grade it B+ mainly because the caps on outer edge of these grips came off when I was installing these grips on the handle bar.
Otherwise its a good product to buy.
Due to its soft rubber and tighter built it requires a lot of pressure to stow these grips on the handle bar, I recommend putting a few drops of lubricant on the edge of handle bar before stowing the grip.
Happy Riding!
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LOVE THE ERGO...VERY NICE GRIPS !!!!!, April 7, 2012
By bruce of SD (San Diego, CA USA)
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These grips are nice looking. I will only use ergo grips. The are really nice for the palm of your hands, and they seem to help straighten your wrist, and place them in the proper & comfortable position. They were very easy to install. I mixed some dish soap and water together, and rubbed the inside of the grips & the handlebars with the mixture. They slide right on with some easy twisting.
I would not consider these SOFT grips, by any means. But I don't want a super soft grip. They are merely quality grips, with a very functional & "hands-friendly" design, and a surface that insures a no-slip ride.
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