and DON'T use one if your bars are carbon! At the shop we use shaving cream. It leaves a nice minty scent, too.![]()
and DON'T use one if your bars are carbon! At the shop we use shaving cream. It leaves a nice minty scent, too.![]()
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
Another option : if you have access to a air compressor blow air underneath them. IT not only will make life easier, but will take very little time to take the old ones off and put new ones on.![]()
At the shop the boys blow them off with an air compressor. Get the nozzle under the edge of the grip and off they go. The little kids getting new grips installed on their bmx bikes LOVE watching them do it.![]()
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."
I can vouch that the hairspray trick works but I love the air compressor idea!
As for Ergon grips, not sure if they will work with your grip shifters but I have to say that the Ergon grips have been a lifesaver for me. I have terrible carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel issues in my right arm and they have helped me soooo much!
I never heard to use an air compressor. Now I can't wait to try it! I bought new grips and have not taken the time to put them on.