Grip question

10-29-2004, 06:28 AM

A few weeks ago both handlebar grips became loose and one fell off and
was lost. So I had the LBS replace them. Once again they have become
loose. They're sort of half-grips since the bike has grip shifts.

The LBS used some sort of glue and told me to wait 24 hours before use
and I did. But the LBS here at work suggests not using glue but just
cleaning the handlebar thoroughly with alcohol and using a bit of
water in new grips while sliding them on. Apparently the suction
created is sufficient to keep them on.

I scanned previous threads for the subject of grips but only come up
with the suggestion to use Oury grips. A quick look at Nashbar shows
those but they are full length and I don't see a way to cut them down
to fit, nor does it answer the question of how to keep them on.

I know I can't be the only one with this problem because just
yesterday I saw a grip in the bike lane (not my lost one). It was the
half-grip type so I suspect that kind is more of a problem than with
full grips.

Suggestions are now in order.