Leonard Posted September 30, 2013 Share A question to all the experts out there. I recently fitted new grips on my mtb. Problem is they keep on twisting.I can see myself coming off very soon as I have once or twice lost grip while they twisted.I have Bontrager Race X Lite EVA foam grips on a glossy carbon bar.How do I get them not to twis/slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merwe Posted September 30, 2013 Share I've never tried it, but I've heard of people using hairspray. Danger Dassie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakkals. Posted September 30, 2013 Share I've used silicone spray to put my grips on, no problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
android11 Posted September 30, 2013 Share I've never tried it, but I've heard of people using hairspray.Is hairspray not oily ?, you need something that will evaporate once the grips are on the bars, I know you are not suppose to use oily stuff on ESI's as they will just get destroyed. Use body sprays eg AXE,Status or you can use methylated spirits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf Posted September 30, 2013 Share I have exact same grips, used a hairspray that i sprayed into the grip before i put it on. But now, I am not sure how to take it off as the one side is not the same as the other :/. but ja, the hairspray trick works well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted September 30, 2013 Share Thanks for the feedback guys.Will try the hairspray and see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger Dassie Posted September 30, 2013 Share Hairspray works a charm. Simple, straightforward no fuss.If you need to get the grips off after, a squirt of water and some elbow grease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValeYellow Posted September 30, 2013 Share I have also heard hairspray works a treat? I have Ritchley Foam grips, just soaked them in warm water for a seconds and then a bit of elbow grease and they were on. They have been in place firmly ever since - no whisky throttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vetseun Posted September 30, 2013 Share Hairspray is your friend. Hairspray extra hold is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted September 30, 2013 Share Hairspray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted September 30, 2013 Share Windolene works like a dream too... I have a big bottle of the stuff just for putting on grips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jugheaddave Posted September 30, 2013 Share Hairspray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamL1220 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Just plain old rubbing alcohol, cleans them up nicely and allows you to slide them on, then evaporates off. No residue, no fuss. droo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruz Addict Posted September 30, 2013 Share Get some lock on grips, problem gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMXER Posted September 30, 2013 Share Hair spray has a mild adhesive, it is the best. To remove- hair spray is the solution, spray twist and pull... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Posted October 1, 2013 Share Thanks guys, Will give the hairspray a go this evening and see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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