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Anyone who rides a bike knows that the grips and saddle are the focal points on long tours - quite literally in the worst case scenario. But nobody wants to spoil their featherweight cross-country rocket with heavy comfort grips. That's why Ergon has now reduced the GXR bike grips to the essentials: they absorb shocks, are grippy, light and - as you would expect from Ergon - fit ergonomically in the hand. Ergon is thus expanding its GA series in the direction of lightweight construction.
The functionality of the GXR bike grips already proved their worth at the Cape Epic this year. The two team riders, Elmar Sprink and Peter Schermann, put the new Ergon grips through their paces over 700 kilometres and 17,000 metres of altitude difference on the tough stages. "No signs of fatigue, no pain, no numb fingers and everything always under control - no matter how exhausting and long the stages were," says Elmar.
Ergonomic bike grips - in light
The special feature of the GXR is the AirCell-Rubber: micro air bubbles ensure the damping properties of the handlebar grips and also make them light and soft. The grips therefore also work without a clamp and inner core. These race-ready mountain bike grips are TÜV-tested for harmful substances and manufactured entirely in Germany.
The most important facts about the Ergon GXR bike grips
- Two sizes available
- Special surfaces for each area of the hand
- Extra grip at the fingertips
- TÜV-certified testing for harmful substances
- Price: 19,95 Euro
Ride report on the Ergon GXR grips
With the GXR, Ergon has introduced a weight-optimised foam rubber grip that is produced entirely in Germany and was primarily developed for lightweight race bikes. However, the GXR also sits comfortably in the hand on an e-MTB. We particularly liked the damping: The grip is not too soft, but defuses impacts noticeably better than a comparable screw grip, even in the thin version (S). Installation was easy with isopropanol and the grip was then twist-proof. However, it is not quite as easy to fit as a screw grip. Nevertheless, a clear recommendation for fans of thin grips who don't want to do without damping.
- Weight: 96 grammes
- Price: 19,95 Euro >> available here
- Sizes: S and L
Marc Strucken
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