What to Consider When Upgrading Your Grips

Upgrading your ride is about more than just enhancing the visual appearance of your bike. Many upgrades can directly impact the comfort of your bike, which determines how long you can stay on the road at a given time. One of the easiest ways to improve your ride, both in looks and functional comfort, is to change out your stock hand grips with grips from RC Components. How do you determine which grips are right for your ride?

Know Your Riding Style

Different grips work better for different bikes. If you’re an off-road enthusiast, you’ll want a grip that will keep your hands from slipping as you encounter obstacles. For these riders, cushioning is not a necessity. If you’re the type of rider who enjoys long cruises down the highway, you’ll want to find a cushioned grip contoured to keep your hands from hurting after hours of holding onto the handlebars.

Have an Idea of What You Want

After a few hours in the saddle, most riders can tell what areas of their ride they want to customize for comfort. Before you start shopping, try to develop an idea of the type of grip you’re looking for. Do you want an ergonomic design that puts your wrists in the right position, or do you want something with flair? Our Excalibur Chrome and Eclipse grips are designed to dampen vibrations as you ride, reducing the fatigue in your hands.

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