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F5 Dave
29th March 2011, 11:39
Just fitted these to my EC300 Gaser. ok they were replacing old worn out grips (just bought the bike), but the before & after was incredible. I've been using ProGrip dual compound grips on my 200 which were my previous fav & were holding up well after a few years use.
These are commmfy, non slip & sooth out vibration, plus cope with copious mud & aren't bulky. What more could you want?


. . .ok cheap durable & pretty colours I suppose. Price wise in the shop I bought them different colours seemed to vary from $29 to $40. Not sure why, maybe 3 colour vs 2, but these were the $29 version. All come with Grey, who cares. Not sure how durable but seem fine after one muddy ride.


http://www.protaper.com/products/grips/mx/pillow-top
takitimu
29th March 2011, 14:13
Nice review, I put Renthal Kevlar ones on last time, but I reckon they are to bulky eh.
Crasherfromwayback
29th March 2011, 14:39
They sound great. Might give 'em a go on my vibey RM400!
CookMySock
29th March 2011, 15:57
Dual-compound grips?? :blink:

Cant wait until there's a dual-compound seat! :sunny: Thats gotta be the bizo! Dual-compound footpeg and gearchange rubbers too I reckon!
vr4king
29th March 2011, 16:38
Dual-compound grips?? :blink:

Cant wait until there's a dual-compound seat! :sunny: Thats gotta be the bizo! Dual-compound footpeg and gearchange rubbers too I reckon!

Off topic here but what is the bird in your avatar saying?................hahahahaha
cheese
29th March 2011, 17:32
Off topic here but what is the bird in your avatar saying?................hahahahaha

Probably "oh my god"
tinytoolmans274
29th March 2011, 21:22
i personally dont like them , cut a new set off after one ride .. way to much movement in my hands ,felt to big and bulky an i have very large hands
CookMySock
30th March 2011, 01:30
Probably "oh my god"Yeah thats what she said lol
F5 Dave
30th March 2011, 11:47
i personally dont like them , cut a new set off after one ride .. way to much movement in my hands ,felt to big and bulky an i have very large hands
Well I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder. . .or behandler(?) I have average size computer operator hands & they don't seem bulky to me. Maybe you're just not used to having something that size. . . Nah this is getting waay too far off base, even with the brief Avatar interlude above.

Always thought she was saying something else, but maybe someone has a Protaper grip in one hand & .. . . arrrgh!!:shit: Bad thoughts Bad thoughts
vr4king
30th March 2011, 16:42
Wander if its a half waffle or full?
Ktmboy
30th March 2011, 17:14
We tried these and they were OK for general riding use but they seemed overly big and gave us (3 riders) arm pump. In long races they blistered the hell out of our hands (no we don't have computor hands).

Half waffle seems to work on trail riding, X Country and MX.
NordieBoy
2nd April 2011, 07:48
Yeah thats what she said lol

Looks more like "Oh my gosh"?
F5 Dave
4th April 2011, 10:32
I do use those seal saver hand thingys (palm savers) but had another ride yesterday & still can't fault these grips. I love em!
NordieBoy
4th April 2011, 13:44
Can't find my palm savers dammit. Needed them yesterday too :(
F5 Dave
4th April 2011, 14:43
$11 on Tardme or MX parts etc (palm savers that is)

I'm enjoying wearing earplugs while I'm at it. Never thought of it despite always wearing them on the road & when racing.