Changing Grip in Vado
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Stefan Mikes
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The Ergon grips not only don't need to be lubricated. They must not be lubricated at all 
The process is so easy. Will post some photos in a minute.
The process is so easy. Will post some photos in a minute.Brendon@OEB
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The Ergon grips not only don't need to be lubricated. They must not be lubricated at all
Stephan has got it! Don't put any lube on the bars, just loosen the bolt, slide the grip off and installation is reverse of removal (always hated that from auto manuals). You might want to adjust the ergon grips higher a touch to give you the ability to rest your wrists on them.
EDIT: Stefan, not Stephan, sorry!
Stefan Mikes
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How to install an Ergon grip:
- Use no lubricant;
- Slide the grip deeply onto the bar; If the inner part of the grip is coloured, no colour part can be seen anymore;
- Position the wrist-rest on the horizontal, or get onto the bike and adjust the wrist-rest position to your liking;
- It is the best to regulate the bar-end angle at the same time. 45 degrees is a good starting point. Holding bar-end from outside should feel like holding a car steering-wheel;
- Tighten the screw to the specified torque, or manually with some feeling;
- Note the angle-scale position;
- Insert the bar-plug so the male inset of the bar-plug matches the notch;
- Repeat with the other grip, setting it at exactly the same angles.
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Here is the official Ergon installation guide:
Most important is the right rotation angle to avoid stress with your wrists and take care of your ulnar and median nerve.
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Most important is the right rotation angle to avoid stress with your wrists and take care of your ulnar and median nerve.
Review: Mountain Bike Grips for Sore Hands
If you suffer from sore hands or wrists when mountain biking, the fix might be as simple as a new set of grips. We tested several innovative products aimed at relieving hand pain and asked the experts for quick and easy remedies.
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Nxkharra
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Great and informative video. Thank you.Here is the official Ergon installation guide:
Most important is the right rotation angle to avoid stress with your wrists and take care of your ulnar and median nerve.
Review: Mountain Bike Grips for Sore Hands
If you suffer from sore hands or wrists when mountain biking, the fix might be as simple as a new set of grips. We tested several innovative products aimed at relieving hand pain and asked the experts for quick and easy remedies.
Sierratim
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If the OEM grips are too tight to slide off I have used compressed air in the opposite end of the handle bar to help push stubborn grips off. As others have posted, don't use lube to install the new grips, except maybe a film of water. A bit of water will help a tight grip slide on and then evaporate leaving the grip snug on the bar.
Be sure to follow the adjustment instructions on the new grips to get the full benefit of their wrist support. Your wrist should be nearly straight when adjusted correctly. The angle of the bar extensions is adjusted separately and is a personal preference.
Be sure to follow the adjustment instructions on the new grips to get the full benefit of their wrist support. Your wrist should be nearly straight when adjusted correctly. The angle of the bar extensions is adjusted separately and is a personal preference.
Nxkharra
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Looks very nice. Nice to know how easy is the installation.
Sierratim
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I do like the Ergon Biokork model grips. We have them on our ebikes and our mechs.
Sierratim
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The grips and bar ends are separately adjustable, but they do share a single handlebar clamp.
Nxkharra
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I just used my GP5 on a longer ride. I have the large size and was very comfortable.
I did get a bit of discomfort in my right thumb (my existing issue). I am sure I need to just get used to them.
I also am experimenting with and rotating the angle of the grips.
the horns were a good addition.
Sierratim
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Don't like the bar ends?
I need to find a comfortable fit or o’clock position. Probably something more upright. Then I’ll like them
. Seem pretty wide when using them.
Nxkharra
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I have the bar ends set almost vertical so when I am tired of bending over the handlebar I can take a break and sit upright for a little.I need to find a comfortable fit or o’clock position. Probably something more upright. Then I’ll like them
my issue with the grip is it might be too large for me. Or I also need to find a o’clock position so my palm can sit comfortably on the grip wide section.
Think that is what i am going to do, more vertical. I would have preferred the bar ends to be same diameter as the handles.
Nxkharra
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Was watching a YouTube on the company and they have put in lots of work designing the barends. Don’t know what but must be a reason for the shape.
assume you have large grip size?
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