How To Get Mountain Bike Grips On

Find the best mountain bike grips for your needs and desires.

The first step is to find the right grip for your bike. The grip that you need will depend on what type of bike you have, how much money you want to spend, and what kind of terrain you ride on.

Next, find a retailer or e-commerce site that sells mountain bike grips. You can also check out local shops in your area.

You should also research reviews before buying a grip because they may not suit your needs or expectations.

Are bike grips universal?

For the most part, yes, mountain bike grips are interchangeable. If you have an old mountain bike you might have to check the diameter of the handlebars however, this is not so important if you have a new model. The one problem that you could run into is in terms of the length of the grip.^[1]

How do you slide new handlebar grips?

You could slide the new grip on with remaining WD-40 but it takes a long time to evaporate and your new grip would not stay in place. Instead, dry it off thoroughly and grab that window cleaner. Spray a small amount on the bare handlebar and slide the new grip on.^[2]

What can you use instead of grip glue?

The most popular at-home remedies include using hair spray or spray paint. Some bikers swear by using hairspray as an adhesive. Simply spray a thin layer of aerosol hairspray onto your handlebars, and fashion the grips over the spray.^[3]

Can you use super glue for motorcycle grips?

You can use this clear super glue on metal, rubber, and fiberglass. This makes it compatible with your new rubber motorcycle grips and metal handlebars. It’s from Bob Smith Industries and comes in a 1-ounce bottle.^[4]

How do you put a rubber handle on a bike?

Step 1: Remove Old Rubber Grips. Remove any bar-end plugs if your bike has them. Step 2: Clean the Bars. To clean WD-40, dust, and gunk off the bars, use soap and water. Step 3: Use Plastic Ties or A Quick-Evaporating Liquid. Step 4: Push the New Grip onto the Bar.^[5]

How do I know my mountain bike grip size?

Grip Ergonomics PRO’s mountain bike grips come in multiple diameters sizes with 30mm and 32mm being the most common. Riders with smaller hands or those who prefer a tighter wrap around the bars typically choose a smaller diameter while riders with larger hands opt for something bigger.^[6]

How do I know what size bike grips to buy?

Start by measuring the distance from the tip of your middle finger—which is the tallest finger on your hand— to where the palm of your hand meets your wrist. This will ensure that your grasp on the bike handle comfortably encloses the entire outer diameter of the grip.^[7]

How do I measure my mountain bike grip size?

Wrap the measuring tape around the bar at the point where it attaches to the grips to get the circumference size, then divide by pi (3.1415) to get the diameter. A digital vernier caliper will give an accurate measurement of the handlebar’s outer diameter.^[8]

How do lock on grips work?

Lock-on grips secure in place with a locking collar system. The collar is a metal ring-shaped clamp that is built on to one or both ends of the grip. It operates with an Allen bolt. When you tighten the bolt, a small gap in the collar closes so the collar tightly clamps down around the handlebars.^[9]

How do you remove mountain bike grips?

To remove slip-on mountain bike grips, remove the bar end grips, edge your screwdriver under the grip, then spray the inside of your grip with rubbing alcohol or silicone. Lastly, twist the grip and spray additional rubbing alcohol or silicone as needed until it is removed.^[10]

How do you apply bar tape drops?

Roll the rubber of the hoods forward. Take the tape under the lever body and up the inside. Wrap over the top and under the drop. Come back under the lever body to the outside and take the tape back inside the drop and up to the top of the bar.^[11]

How do you remove silicone grips?

Can I remove ESI grips? Yes! Slide a dull item under grip (careful not to scratch bar or stretch grip), squirt rubbing alcohol, window cleaner or water under grip, twist grip off bar. Clean inside of grip with rubbing alcohol or window cleaner and reinstall.^[12]