When I was a young BMX’er, I hated changing grips. I would wear them out one summer, then dread getting new ones. Getting the grips off was as easy as taking a utility knife to the rubber and you were golden. But, getting new grips on was always a different story. The reason? Well, it always took a fair amount of dish soap and water to get them back onto the bars. And, then at least a week of waiting for the soap and water to dry.
If you weren’t patient enough to let the grips fully dry out, you were stuck with eternal grip throttles–on BOTH hands. Although kids today might think that’s really cook, I hated it and dreaded ever replacing my grips.
Now it’s 2007 and times have changed. I still ride bikes, but they are of the 6″ travel trailbike variety. And my grips? Well, I’ve ditched anything other than ODI Lock-on Grips for several years now. Why? Well, ODI is the original Lock-on grip manufacturer and they have the market in their capable hands.
ODI Lock-on grips (they come in many varieties, but I prefer the Rogue grip design) allow you to take your grips off and on with the simple twist of an allen wrench. The Lock-on design consists of two aluminum collars and a proprietary grip that locks into the collars on either side. Grips slide off and on with ease and once locked in place, the ODI Lock-on grips stay in place–even under the harshest conditions.
What I like about the ODI Rogue Lock-on Grips
- Easy on/off grips
- Can change brakes or shifters without destroying your grips
- Once locked in place, they stay put–no matter what
- The Rogue design is large diameter with soft durometer rubber for a hearty grip and subtle shock absorption
The bottom line is I would never consider riding any bike without ODI Lock-on grips. They make riding safer and make the pain of changing grips a thing of the past.
DON’T FORGET… the grips and clamps are sold separately or together. If you see a cheap pair of grips, they might not come with clamps.
Buy Now: Buy ODI Lock-on Grips from PricePoint.com
Or, get the ODI Rogue (pictured here) from Pricepoint.com
