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1 Fabio Wibmer - SQlab 7OX MTB grips
The Munich-based Ergo label has given Fabio an entire collection (saddle, handlebars, grip). The 7OX has a fibre-reinforced inner sleeve, is ergonomically shaped and offers a firm grip even in wet conditions. Chic: Fabio's signature on the gold clamp. Available in two diameters. Length: 135 mm. Weight: from 132 g.
Price: 30 € >> at Amazon or Fitstore24
2 Danny MacAskill - Lizard Skins Lock-On MTB grips
Thinner and firmer is hardly possible - Danny MacAskill needs this direct riding feel for his super stunts. We like the firm rubber for trail riding and enduro use. For long downhills and park shredding, we lack a bit of damping. 137 mm long, 29.5 mm in diameter with a pistol grip pattern in the rubber for maximum grip, weight: 88 grams. Available in 5 colours.
Price: 32 € >> at Available on Amazon
3 Brendog - DMR Deathgrip MTB grips
He calls himself a free racer: Brendan Fairclough (nickname: Brendog), because the Brit starts everywhere, whether World Cup, Darkfest or Rampage. His grips are available in thick (31.3 mm) or thin (29.8 mm) and 20 colours. We love the grid with extra grid structure for even more grip. Very stylish: the Galaxy version.
Price: 30 € >> at Maciag Offroad available
4 Aaron Gwin - Odi AG 2 MTB grips
The US label dedicated two models to super racer Aaron Gwin. For the AG 2, Odi used a softer rubber and increased the diameter (30.5 mm) for extra damping. If you want it firmer, you should go for the AG 1. Odi armours the handlebar end with an aluminium cap. We like both models.
Price: 35 Euro
5 Emil Johansson - Sensus EM.J MTB grips
No lock-on clamp, but a very small inner diameter so that the grip sits firmly and twist-free on the handlebars. Perfectionist and slopestyle ace Emil Johansson likes narrow slats and a grip surface that can be shortened. Diameter: 32 mm. Weight: 117 grams.
Price: 16 Euro
6 Greg Minnaar - Burgtec Bartender Pro MTB grips
The premium brand from the UK teamed up with triple world champion Greg Minnaar to develop this grip. Greg's wish: to dampen vibrations in order to master even the gnarliest DHs without arm pump. Available in two rubber compounds, many colours and a 31.5 mm diameter.
Price: 25 Euro >> at Liquid Life available
7 Nico Vink - Reverse 30 MTB grips
Ex-Wordcupper and supershredder Nico Vink from Belgium likes slats. Because: slats dampen well, are comfortable to grip and hardly get slippery when wet. The Vink grips are double-clamped with aluminium clamps and are said to be as robust as their patron saint. Width: 130 mm, diameter: 30 mm, weight: 109 g.
Price: 26,90 € >> at Maciag Offroad available
8 Andreu Lacondeguy - Sensus DisIsDaBoss MTB grips
The crazy Spaniard also opted for small diameter discs (30 mm). Sensus company founder Cam Zink has the lock-on grips produced by Odi, the design is similar to the Odis. Here too: Dual clamps. For his Buddy Andreu, Cam Zink made the clamps disappear under rubber. This makes the grips more comfortable to hold. Da Boss" Andreu is currently on a big mountain mission in Peru. Length: 143 mm.
Price: 30 Euro >> at Alltricks available
9 Sam Pilgrim - Pilgrips MTB grips
Former FMB World Champ Sam Pilgrim has recently been playing up his entertainment talent and entertaining his ever-growing fan base with funny clips on YouTube. The self-confident Englishman's trademark: the gap between his teeth. He also integrated it into the logo of his signature grips. The Mixed model is a single-clip grip with slats and a waffle grid. The rubber compound is soft for extra grip.
Price: approx. 20 Euro
10 Sam Hill - Nukeproof SH-Series mountain bike grips
Some see Sam as the best racer in the world. The Australian became Downhill World Champion and Enduro World Champion. Both several times. So it's not bragging when he says: "The grip was developed for winning". Nukeproof uses so-called Kraton rubber, which is designed to provide particularly good cushioning. The diamond-grain texture with half-waffle structure is designed to provide maximum grip in all conditions. Diameter: 31.5 mm. Length: 133 mm. Only available in black.
Price: 24 Euro >> at Chainreactioncycles available
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