Grips

Grips are the rubber or foam covers on the ends of the handlebar. Worn, torn or slipping grips are uncomfortable and can make control harder, and they are one of the easiest parts to replace.

What it's used for

Replace grips that are torn, spin on the bar or have gone hard. Lock-on grips clamp to the bar with small bolts, so all you need is the right hex key.

What to look for

• Lock-on or slip-on. REI lists the Ergon GP1 Evo as a lock-on grip (REI, Ergon GP1 Evo). Lock-on grips are easier to fit and don't twist.
• Length on the throttle or shifter side. Twist throttles and twist shifters take up bar space. Ergon offers its GP1 in a standard width, a shorter SRAM width, and a version with a short right grip for twist shifters (Competitive Cyclist, Ergon GP1). Measure the free bar beside your throttle or shifter before you order. See Throttle.
• Size. Ergon's small and large refer to grip thickness, not length (Competitive Cyclist). Pick by hand size.
• The maker's grips. Rad Power Bikes sells grips for its bikes, including RadRunner grips (Rad replacement parts).

Best price we found

• Ergon GP1 Evo Handlebar Grips at REI: $39.95, checked Nov 9, 2026 (sold out, pre-order)
• Ergon GP1 Evo Grips at Performance Bicycle: $44.95, checked Nov 9, 2026 (back order)

Rad Power Bikes lists RadRunner handlebar grips at $25 and its standard handlebar grips at $29, shown out of stock when checked Nov 9, 2026 (Rad). Prices change often, and a local shop may match them.

Where to buy

1. Your bike maker's parts store, such as Rad Power Bikes.
2. A large bike retailer, as above.
3. A local shop, through find a shop.

Guides that use it

• Hex keys
• Torque wrench
• Throttle

Sources

• REI, Ergon GP1 Evo, rei.com
• Competitive Cyclist, Ergon GP1, competitivecyclist.com
• Rad replacement parts, radpowerbikes.com
• Ergon GP1 Evo Grips at Performance Bicycle, performancebike.com

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