How To Remove Mountain Bike Grips

Mountain bike grips are a great way to add some style and personality to your bike. You can find them in a variety of colors, shapes, and textures. They are also really easy to install.

But what if you want to remove the grips? It’s not as simple as it seems!

There are two main ways that you can remove mountain bike grips: by using heat or by using solvent. But before we go into detail on how to do this, let’s discuss why you might want to remove them in the first place.

How do you remove handlebar grips without destroying them?

Attach a thin metal nozzle to your air compressor. Aim the nozzle at the outer ridge of your bike grip. Shoot compressed air into the grip. Once the grip inflates a little, pull it off to remove it.^[1]

How do you remove silicone grips from a mountain bike?

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.^[2]

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.^[3]

Can you reuse handlebar grips?

The good news, is that if you are careful during the removal process, you can actually reuse Bike Grips. Just remember to check them for safety before using them in any extreme situations like Mountain Biking.^[4]

Is it easy to change bike grips?

They’re easily customizable to add some flair to your bike, or you may be looking to replace them if they get worn from extended use. The steps seem simple (slide off old grip, slide on new grip), but they’re often quite difficult to work with.^[5]

When should I replace my mountain bike grips?

Once your grips start shifting on the handlebars or when you feel that they don’t feel the same, like they have lost their tackiness, that is when you should replace them. Although, this is where the hard part comes, replacing them won’t be that easy.^[6]

How do you get rid of puppy grips?

Scissors- less chance of cutting into the rubber grips underneath. Sliding them off will be tough. If they’re stubborn, Stanley knife to the underneath so you won’t see any scratches to the bar or rubber if underneath. You can get a knife blade which can be set to a particular depth too so it doesn’t cut beyond that.^[7]

How do you put on Oury grips?

Clean the bar with windex or alcohol. Put 2-3drops of water in the grip. Twist the grip on to the bar. Let dry if necessary.^[8]

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.^[9]

How do you glue bike grips?

Isopropyl Alcohol Isopropyl alcohol is also a good alternative to grip glue. Before using it, make sure that the bars and the inside of the grips are clean, and the surface is smooth and free of any residue. Then spray the bars and the inside of the grips with isopropyl alcohol. The grips will easily slide on.^[10]

How do you get glue off motorcycle grips?

You can use the brakclean to get them off also. Just peel back the grip a bit and use the tube to get under it. Spray a bit, twist the bell end of the grip, spray more and work your way down until the grip is loose and pull it off.^[11]

What is carbon paste used for?

Carbon grease/paste is often recommended as a way to reduce tightening torque on handlebars, stems and seatposts while reducing the chance of slipping. Finish Line Fibre Grip is a gritty assembly paste designed for use with carbon fibre parts in order to increase surface friction.^[12]