Rourke Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I would say that odi longnecks. I have had them and they feel better and better the more you use them. They are my favorite grips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thick foam grips, I use trialtechs and they're easily the comfiest I've used and don't result in blisters at all. Actually swapped to them from some longnecks on my Inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 i use a Stanley knife to cut of the callous when they get to big(you could also use sandpaper and grind them away)...When they get to a certain size the skin above seems to rip/crack and as a result bleeding/annoying wound occurs(at least it does for me.). I do the same 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoox Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Personally I don't think any uniform diameter grip will complete solve this problem. I've tried foam grips and they only felt marginally more comfortable, although I do prefer the solid feel of French grips. I've already tried 4 types of grips and none worked well, so I am going to try and make a pair of conical grips so that each finger has a matching diameter. Today I made a prototype using sticky tape and it felt like a step in the right direction. A combination of the following materials might do the trick: + Two-part epoxi resin + Hadnlebar tape + Leather tape (also good for absorbing moisture) + Rope + Carbon fiber + Large diameter heatshrink tubing Not sure about the handlebar tape though, never used it but I get the impression that it might slip especially if layerd onto itself. Unfortunately I am going home for one whole month so this experiment will have to wait, but I'll post back once as soon as it's done. Edited July 17, 2013 by Scoox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Double sided tape works well with bar tape. Mine hasn't moved at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Personally I don't think any uniform diameter grip will complete solve this problem. I've tried foam grips and they only felt marginally more comfortable, although I do prefer the solid feel of French grips. I've already tried 4 types of grips and none worked well, so I am going to try and make a pair of conical grips so that each finger has a matching diameter. Today I made a prototype using sticky tape and it felt like a step in the right direction. A combination of the following materials might do the trick: + Two-part epoxi resin + Hadnlebar tape + Leather tape (also good for absorbing moisture) + Rope + Carbon fiber + Large diameter heatshrink tubing Not sure about the handlebar tape though, never used it but I get the impression that it might slip especially if layerd onto itself. Unfortunately I am going home for one whole month so this experiment will have to wait, but I'll post back once as soon as it's done. Gloves are good ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Trialtech foams and a pair of bollocks 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom@eastcoasttrials Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 halfords foam grips are the best there ment for racing bikes but cut them down to size and your onto a to a winner best grips I've ran by far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 halfords foam grips are the best there ment for racing bikes but cut them down to size and your onto a to a winner best grips I've ran by far I used to like these too but they are actually terrible. Dont use gloves. Let the callous' build then cut them back with a razor after you have been in the shower. Have a dedicated razor. You won't want to use it on your face afterwards. Hard grips are good like the ancient mbuk grips. But the trial tech foams are very nice i have been using the thin ones for quite some time now and they are doing well but when they get wet from sweat they do get slippery so some talcum powder or chalk could be good. Don't moisturise just let them get hard and manly. The ladies won't thank you for it though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AkuskaUK Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Trialtech foams and a pair of bollocks I have to agree with you now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Moisturise, better to have soft calluses to protect you than hard calluses to tear a hole in your hand. If I've had a long break from trials I keep cutting my calluses down until they get wider rather than thicker.Moisturise, better to have soft calluses to protect you than hard calluses to tear a hole in your hand. If I've had a long break from trials I keep cutting my calluses down until they get wider rather than thicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 In other news the forum will be changing its name to Fairy Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neon-trials Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Trials-fairy.co.uk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted July 18, 2013 Report Share Posted July 18, 2013 Might sound womany to you but I've only had 1 callus split after 4 years of riding and that was after riding 4days nonstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoox Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 I have cut a hole into a pair of gloves so that the palm is exposed, and I bought some tennis racket towel covers which slide nicely onty my grips. These are very cheap and I can rotate them when they are wet. I bought 4 pairs for less than 2 quid. However, turning the bars back a bit towards the rear seems to have made quite a big difference to my hands comfort. BTW it's not about being a fairy, if your hands bleed it's normal to try to find solutions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 It's also normal to expect a bit of ragging if you start a thread like this. It's only banter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 20, 2013 Report Share Posted July 20, 2013 BTW it's not about being a fairy, if your hands bleed it's normal to try to find solutions. nah let it happen, it will fix itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 nah let it happen, it will fix itself You love my soft hands george Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 You love my soft hands george You know I do x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_SPAWN Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Just leave em, wait till they stop bleeding and heal, then just carry on. Ignore and persevere. After time they will be solid and wont bleed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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