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Specialized Grips

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4.5 out of 5 stars

"A great choice if you've got small hands or just like thinner grips"

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Thu 20 Mar 2008, 10:00 am GMTBy

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Given all the time and energy it must take Specialized to develop its bike line-up, it’s impressive that the company manages to develop a range of parts and accessories that put many dedicated accessory brands to shame.

A case in point is this new slim-line cross-country grip. It’s beautiful in its simplicity: just slide it on your bar, and nip up the single 3mm Allen grub screw to secure it.

From then on, all you need to do is enjoy the high levels of grip that the diamond-file, soft-feel Kraton rubber provides. Come rain or shine, you won’t have grips that slip on the bar, or hands that slip on the grips.

Out of the box, they’re reasonably comfortable when you’re riding with bare hands, and are very impressive once worn in after a hundred of so hours of use. Even better, they feel great when you’re wearing a thin-palmed glove such the Specialized Ridge or SixSixOne Raji.

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  • Absolutley amazing grips. There as ( and i hate to say it, but i have just had my fake tan topped up) "cheap as chips". So much so i bought a friend a set. They wear quite quickly but at this price who cares. They can be bougt form J E James for a fiver. With thin gloves they feel great. Without gloves they feel UUUMMMHHH. Well thats another matter. Anyway buy some.

    DAN.

  • Absolutley amazing grips. There as ( and i hate to say it, but i have just had my fake tan topped up) "cheap as chips". So much so i bought a friend a set. They wear quite quickly but at this price who cares. They can be bougt form J E James for a fiver. With thin gloves they feel great. Without gloves they feel UUUMMMHHH. Well thats another matter. Anyway buy some.

    DAN.

  • Absolutley amazing grips. There as ( and i hate to say it, but i have just had my fake tan topped up) "cheap as chips". So much so i bought a friend a set. They wear quite quickly but at this price who cares. They can be bougt form J E James for a fiver. With thin gloves they feel great. Without gloves they feel UUUMMMHHH. Well thats another matter. Anyway buy some.

    DAN.

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Specification

Name:
Grips
Built by:
Specialized Bicycles
Price:
n/a

Grip Type:
Slip-On
Material:
Kraton Rubber

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