The Giant Swage grips are kind of like Ergon’s G-series lock-on grips but cost almost half as much. I also prefer them over Ergons anyway.
Grips
Rev Pro Series Grips review
Two versions offered - Race and these Rev Pro Series grips and also several diameters and patterns, including a half waffle and this chunky ridge design.
Deity Knuckleduster grip review
Deity’s Knuckleduster blends three patterns in one. Offset chevron ridges comfort the outer palm, fine ribs damp the thumb and forefinger, and a deeper waffle-pattern underneath adds extra finger hold.…
ODI F-1 Dread Lock V2.1 Lock-On grip review
ODI has several models under its F-1 Grip Series line including ODI F-1 Dread Lock, a signature model developed with the aid of Tinker Juarez.
Race Face Love Handle grip review
We measured the diameter of all the grips we test and at 28mm the Race Face Love Handle grip is one of the thinnest we've encountered.
Fabric Magic grip review
Developed with the help of the 50to01 crew, the Magic grip is a mushroom design but with a unique ‘semi-ergo’ profile that the company claims reduces arm pump and hand…
Ergon GD1 Factory grip review
To fit different hand sizes, the Ergon GD1 Factory grip is offered in 29 and 32mm diameters and like all Ergon designs, it’s left and right specific.
Spank Spike 33 grip review
The Spank Spike 33 is the lightest and thinnest grip in our recent group test but it may actually be the best grip you can buy for e-bikes.
Nukeproof Sam Hill Signature grip review
What you can’t tell from the picture but this grip uses a 15 durometer Kraton rubber which feels really grippy in your palm. Wear rate is high but this grip…
Burgtec Bartender Pro grip review
This is a Greg Minnaar signature version of the Burgtec Bartender grip and the ‘Pro’ features include a custom ribbed surface pattern, soft 25A rubber and the great man’s signature…
Chromag Palmskin grip review
Chromag Palmskin is designed for glove-less riders. Ribbed mushroom surface deforms when grabbed, and the ridges channel moisture away.
NS Holdfast grip review
I’m a sucker for a good name and bad tattoos so the NS Holdfast grip had to be included in this test. Name aside, the Holdfast is marketed as the…
Race Face Grippler grip review
The Race Face Grippler is a low profile handlebar grip available in two different diameters, along with a huge range of colour options.
Nukeproof Sam Hill Series grip review
Sam Hill needs no introduction. The Antipodean ripper has been a household name for well over a decade and has deftly turned his hand to any form of racing. Currently…
Renthal Ultra Tacky grip review
The Renthal Ultra Tacky lock-on grip offer almost superglue like grip no matter the conditions. They work no matter if you wear gloves or not.
Ergon GE1 grip review
The GE1 grip differs from most by being specially shaped to fit the hand. So rather than a fixed, round diameter, the GE1 uses a slightly thinner zone under the…
ODI Elite Pro Lock-on Grips review
I used to hate fat grips. Maybe it’s because I grew up riding BMX in the 80s and the ODI Mushroom grips of the time felt at their prime just…
DMR Deathgrip review
Designed in conjunction with downhill racer Brendan Fairclough the DMR Deathgrip is an almost perfect grip with a wealth of options.
Race Face Half Nelson review
A great grip but not overly durable - £19.95