customrider-Rhys Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 (edited) The over tape? Or grips? Just because they are two different things My foams were hard at first but they are softer now (about a week and a half later) and I haven't had blisters since I've changed from rubber to foam - which is always a bonus ahh i see, i mean the tape that you wrap around? with the sticky back, its great stuuf, i get no blisters without gloves and long rides Edited December 1, 2012 by customrider-Rhys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showurcolours Posted December 1, 2012 Report Share Posted December 1, 2012 ahh i see, i mean the tape that you wrap around? with the sticky back, its great stuuf, i get no blisters without gloves and long rides Oh right, sounds like the grips. Yeah they are comfortable! Never tried them for trials but I can imagine them being nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 odi long necks every time. nothing better on the market How did you come to that conclusion? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bing Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 cos they are the only grips I've ever had that don't kill my hands, and don't go manky when you sweat a bit. like you you little sex pest 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Tt foams... I tried out these foams that came with the breath, they're thin but very soft. No brand on them, i've gotten blisters every ride. Gonna change back to French id or tt foams, I have both of them as spares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashleys sugden Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 i had trialtech foams, they were awesome, i bought a 20" mod this time last year with them on, and they are still on the bike with still good grip, amazing grips, better than rubber in my opinion and i will be definitly be buying more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted December 6, 2012 Report Share Posted December 6, 2012 Tempted to try out the tennis grip thing, what's it like compared to trialtech foams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 Tempted to try out the tennis grip thing, what's it like compared to trialtech foams? way better! do it! you wont regret it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted December 8, 2012 Report Share Posted December 8, 2012 way better! do it! you wont regret it Just changed from some thin-ish soft foams to the harder and thick trial tech foams and it felt wwaaaaaaayy better to ride with. My hands were not as bunched up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
315r Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hey! At the end I ordered one pair of trialtech thin and other of French ID. I started fitting the French id, are thinner than trialtech thin and after 6 ridings of 3 hours each they are perfect and seem that they have to last long. When French id will broke, I'll fit trialtech and I'll decide one of both are better. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Put the trialtechs on now and try it, the french ids will take like 2 years to break, I've got a pair so trust me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
315r Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Put the trialtechs on now and try it, the french ids will take like 2 years to break, I've got a pair so trust me. At the moment I'm happy with french ID, don't hurt my hands, comfortable and thin. Don't wanna change unless they break. Edited December 12, 2012 by 315r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Trialtech foams are ridiculous, i've had mine for a year and they've worn down like half a mm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hate to gravedig; but is the general consensus that the Trialtech foam grips are still the best out there? I've never used foam before and it seems the sensible option. I'm open to trying out other brands to find my personal favourite but why not start off with "everyone's favourite," so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Yes, still comfy and last ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Is there a massive difference between the standard and thin options? In regards to performance and hand fatigue, I assume they provide the same amount of grip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) Had my trialtech thins for 5 months from brand new, used them about 10 hours a week give or take and they still looks pretty much brand new just the logos have worn off. And the thin ones are the same size as normal grips in general I think, and the standard one feels much bigger compared to other grips imo. Edited May 17, 2013 by JMCD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom_capper Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Would you guys recommend standard or thin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I've used both, I like both. Just get whichever you fancy using at the time, get both if you're really indecisive and I'll buy the other pair off you for a quid or two less . They're not that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I've used both, I like both. Just get whichever you fancy using at the time, get both if you're really indecisive and I'll buy the other pair off you for a quid or two less . They're not that much. I can guarantee that if I buy both sets and try one of each I'll be that knobhead who prefers a thin grip one hand and a standard grip the other, hahaha! Anything to make life just that little bit more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I can guarantee that if I buy both sets and try one of each I'll be that knobhead who prefers a thin grip one hand and a standard grip the other, hahaha! Anything to make life just that little bit more expensive. Pffft doubt it, they feel quite a lot different. What grips do you have atm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Prefer the standard myself, with the thins you can feel the bars if you grip hard. But they are a good shout if you have small hands. Best used without gloves too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Best used without gloves too. I agree, I've not used gloves for over 7 or 8 months now. That's my favourite thing about these grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Pffft doubt it, they feel quite a lot different. What grips do you have atm? Lock ons. Prefer the standard myself, with the thins you can feel the bars if you grip hard. But they are a good shout if you have small hands. Best used without gloves too. I do have giant ham hands so I'll try out the standard size first. Thanks for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24martin Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I always used to run tt foams.. tryed both thicknesses and didn't like them, they destroyed my hands and i wasnt too keen on the overall length of them they seem really stumpy and short! tryed all the other foam grips on tarty and without a doubt the rockman thick foams ARE the best grips for comfort, thickness, length and durability, all the other people i ride with have converted to rockman foams after trying out how they felt on my bike! (they were all running tt's beforehand) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.