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Grips · Nov 8, 2026, 11:15 PM by Pedalwise team · reviewed Nov 8, 2026, 11:15 PM by Pedalwise team

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3. A local shop, through [find a shop](/find).
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Added: - [How to Replace Flat Handlebar Bicycle Grips](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2Q8tnOLoo) from Park Tool: Gets old grips off and new ones on, for both slip on and bolt on lock on grips.
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- [Rad replacement parts, radpowerbikes.com](https://radpowerbikes.com/collections/replacement-parts?page=2)
- [Ergon GP1 Evo Grips at Performance Bicycle, performancebike.com](https://www.performancebike.com/ergon-gp1-evo-grips-s-42410300/p1527216?v=1509220)
Added: - [How to Replace Flat Handlebar Bicycle Grips, youtube.com](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN2Q8tnOLoo)
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This version

Grips are the handlebar covers you hold. On e-bikes, check the space beside a twist throttle or shifter, since that side may need a shorter grip.

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

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.

Videos

How to Replace Flat Handlebar Bicycle Grips from Park Tool: Gets old grips off and new ones on, for both slip on and bolt on lock on grips.

Guides that use it

Sources

Stuck after these checks? Find a shop near you, or if you're in Austin, book a Pedalwise tech.

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