Best grips for shock absorption
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ESI. Really noticeable damping of buzz and improved control when ploughing through extended sections of rough stuff.
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Odi Attack!
Cervelo S3 Disc - 6.78Kg/14.94Ib
Scott CR1 - 5.69Kg/12.54Ib
Scott Addict RC - 6.92Kg/15.25Ib
OnOne - Free Ranger - 8.68Kg/19.1Ib
Scott CR1 - 5.69Kg/12.54Ib
Scott Addict RC - 6.92Kg/15.25Ib
OnOne - Free Ranger - 8.68Kg/19.1Ib
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Surprised at the opinion that foams are better than ESIs. I have used foams before and on my new bike was going to use ESIs but I'd be interested to hear how many more people like foams better?
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Ergon gx2. Especially if your going single speed.
TopFuelAdam wrote:Surprised at the opinion that foams are better than ESIs. I have used foams before and on my new bike was going to use ESIs but I'd be interested to hear how many more people like foams better?
I think that if it got at all wet where you are, the esi's would be a better option than the spesh foams. I used to run Oury's and also ran the ODI Rogue, but I find the ESI chunky to be great, however mine have stiffened up in consistent 115 degree heat over the summer here... the spesh grips will unlikely last as long, but they are light and cool for the moment...
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ESI 's make a big difference, also think about your gloves.
"I could have done this job myself in five minutes, but as things turned out I had to spend two days trying to find out why it had taken someone else three weeks to do it wrong."
Foam is great, as long as it's not too thin. There are some very thin ones around, which weigh almost nothing, and seem great, until you're going down a steep rockgarden - then it's very scary. Go for the ergonomically shaped ones.
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