Are all handlebar grips universal?

[azibux]

Hi all,

I've done a quick search and I think I'm correct, would just like confirmation please

Am I correct in saying any handlebar grips will fit any bars? The bar diameter is actually only increased in the centre of the bars that clamps in the stem?

Thanks!

 

[smokeysmoo]

to CC

I've never had a problem TBH, but what bike/bars have you got and what grips are you looking at?

BTW - when it comes to fitting new grips clean the bar, spray with hairspray and then slide the grip on quickly.

The hairspray initially acts like a lube and then dries to create a tacky interface that keeps the grips secure

 

[azibux]

Currently just have the standard ones that came with the bike, it is a Coyote Hooch MTB, but I'm not sure on the bars/grips specifically as I didn't buy them.

I'm looking at these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/lizard-skins-northshore-lock-on-bonus-pack/rp-prod7459

And thanks for the fitting tip, I'll remember that!

 

[smokeysmoo]

I'm looking at these:

Yup they'll fit fine.

That said you may need to nudge your levers inboard a bit to accommodate the lock ons, (PS: you probably won't need the hairspray tip with lock ons either), but it's a simple case of loosening, nudging and tightening up, easy peasy

 

[azibux]

Yup they'll fit fine.

That said you may need to nudge your levers inboard a bit to accommodate the lock ons, (PS: you probably won't need the hairspray tip with lock ons either), but it's a simple case of loosening, nudging and tightening up, easy peasy

That's good then

Yeah thought I'd get lock on ones as I presume they don't need a special bar? They just clamp onto any bar?

 

[smokeysmoo]

They just clamp onto any bar?

Basically yes

 

[azibux]

Basically yes

Great

 

[raleighnut]

I'd still give em a bit of hairspray just for the lube effect, nowt worse than trying to wiggle that last half inch on. (and failing)

 

[Steady]

That's good then

Yeah thought I'd get lock on ones as I presume they don't need a special bar? They just clamp onto any bar?

Definitely do nudge the brake/shifters levers in bound a little, otherwise the lock-on part may over shoot the bars by a mm or so and eventually may end being banged off if you're like me.

Nothing special needed though, just a basic allen key to tighten them onto the handlebar to stop the grips from slipping around.