Bike Grips

What Are Bike Grips?

Bike grips are the rubber or foam coverings on your handlebars that provide traction, comfort and control while riding.

They are essential for:

• Absorbing vibration from mountain bike trails.
• Improving hand comfort on rail trails or bike paths.
• Preventing slipping in wet conditions or when your hands get sweaty.

Most modern MTB grips use either:

• Lock-on grips (clamped with bolts).
• Slip-on grips (pushed onto the bar).

Types of Bike Grips

MTB Grips (Mountain Bike Grips)

Designed for off-road riding, mountain bike grips prioritise grip, shock absorption and durability.

Popular options include:

• Deity grips
• Burgtec grips
• Ergon grips

Lock-On Grips

Lock-on grips use clamps to secure them to the handlebars.

Benefits:

• Easy to install and remove.
• Won’t twist during aggressive riding.
• Ideal for trail, enduro and downhill.

Ergonomic Grips

Ergonomic grips are designed to reduce pressure on your hands and wrists.

Best for:

• Commuting
• Touring
• Riders with hand numbness

BMX Grips

BMX grips are typically softer and longer for better control during tricks and jumps.

Kids Bike Grips

Smaller diameter grips designed for:

• Better hand fit
• Improved safety and control

How to Choose the Best Bike Grips

1. Grip Type

• Lock-on grips are best for all types of bikes, especa
• Slip-on grips are lighter and usually cheaper.
• Flared grips use a much larger surface area towards the end of the handlebar. This reduces the pressure on the hand significantly.
• Long, soft grips with large flanges are designed for BMX bikes. These are designed to allow your hands to move around and

2. Diameter

• Thin grips (around 30mm in diameter) deliver more trail feedback or are better suited for smaller hands.
• Thick grips (about 32mm+ in diameter) offer more comfort or are better suited to bigger hands.

Why Bike Grips Matter

Upgrading your grips is one of the simplest ways to improve your ride.

• Better off-road control. Especially on trails that have raw technical features.
• Bike grips may help reduce hand fatigue. The extra surface area under the palm reduces pressure on the nerves.
• More confidence on the trails. Better bar grip (especially with lock-on grips) means your grips and your hands aren't going to slide off the handlebars.
• Less hand pressure means more comfort on longer bike rides.

Shop Bike Grips from Leading Brands

We stock high-quality grips from trusted brands including:

• Deity grips (performance MTB)
• Ergon grips (ergonomic comfort)
• JetBlack grips (value and durability)
• FUNN grips (trail and enduro performance)

Complete Your Setup

Upgrading your bike grips is can often become part of a broader bike setup.

Riders looking to improve comfort and control will also consider handlebars, bikes gloves and overall bike fit.

For mountain biking:

Grip choice plays a big role in control and comfort on rough terrain. If you're upgrading your setup or choosing a new bike, browse our range of mountain bikes to find models suited to Trail, XC or Enduro riding.

If you're installing grips yourself, you'll need a 3mm or 2.5mm Allen key. Browse our range of bike tools to get everything you need for installation and general bike maintenance.