Review: ODI Rogue Grips

[Iwan Kemp]

The ODI Rogue has been my grip of choice for several years now. The Rogue grips arrive with clamps, hardware, and end caps. The clamps are available in several anodized colours to suit your bike. You'll have the option of standard length 115mm grips or a shorter version for compatibility with SRAM twist shifters.

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[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

Very good review Iwan. Look like very nice grips.

You never mentioned a RRP tough?

 

I find these grippier types of grips tend to get soiled very easily when working on the bike. I'll explain, when greasy hands from bike maintenance touches the grip, for the next 3 months the grip tends to "leach" this same grease no matter how you try to clean it.

Tip is to cover the grips when working on the bike. In the motorbike industry they sell a type of wrap around, Velcro cover which you can put on when working. Just an observation.

Thanks for another great review.

[GSG]

I've used the ODI Rogue for about 1000km's now and I really enjoyed them, however I am often in my rides left with a numb feeling in my hands. I have just changed over to ESI to compare, did a 70km ride and experienced the numbness less... Maybe it was just in my head?

 

Anyone else experience the same?

[Dirty Sanchez]

They also integrate with certain KS droppers - less clutter on the bars

[Eddy Gordo]

I have been using ODi for the last year. They are definately awesome.

[Iwan Kemp]

Very good review Iwan. Look like very nice grips.

You never mentioned a RRP tough?

 

I find these grippier types of grips tend to get soiled very easily when working on the bike. I'll explain, when greasy hands from bike maintenance touches the grip, for the next 3 months the grip tends to "leach" this same grease no matter how you try to clean it.

Tip is to cover the grips when working on the bike. In the motorbike industry they sell a type of wrap around, Velcro cover which you can put on when working. Just an observation.

Thanks for another great review.

   

 

Was trying to figure out how to phrase this still. No RRP as the agents are waiting for stock at the moment.

 

They also integrate with certain KS droppers - less clutter on the bars

 

Very good point! Kinda forgot about that.

 

I've used it like that before, but found the lever too close for my liking. I always have the KS lever mounted a good 2cm or so inboard from the inner edge of my grip. I find it easier to reach with my thumb that way.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

   

 

Was trying to figure out how to phrase this still. No RRP as the agents are waiting for stock at the moment.

 

 

Very good point! Kinda forgot about that.

 

I've used it like that before, but found the lever too close for my liking. I always have the KS lever mounted a good 2cm or so inboard from the inner edge of my grip. I find it easier to reach with my thumb that way.

 

@Iwan, complete hijack but do you have any experience with the lindaret dropper mounts?

[Nick]

@Iwan, complete hijack but do you have any experience with the lindaret dropper mounts?

 

I can't speak for Iwan but Hairy does: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/reviews/review-lindarets-remount-r3502

[Hairy]

@ Steven.....the Lindaret ReMount is a simple yet essential piece of kit when using a dropper post like the giants one.

 

Chat to Raydek, he did a parking lot test and wanted to buy it off me right there and then!

[IKMagine]

ODI Rogue also been my grip of choice for Trail / Enduro etc. Tried them on my DH rig and the larger diameter didn't work. Prefer the ODI Intense for DH.

[Steven Knoetze (sk27)]

@ Steven.....the Lindaret ReMount is a simple yet essential piece of kit when using a dropper post like the giants one.

 

Chat to Raydek, he did a parking lot test and wanted to buy it off me right there and then!

 

Where did you get it from?

It is for use with a Giant dropper.

 

Edit: Nevermind, read he review.

Edited January 12, 2016 by Steven Knoetze (sk27)

[Iwan Kemp]

Prefer the ODI Intense for DH.

 

Seems to be the case for most riders. I have also been trying the ODI SDG Hansolo - sits somewhere between the Ruffian and Rogue.

 

[Duane_Bosch]

Grips are one of the 3 contact points you have on your bike so the importance of them cannot be overestimated IMO.

 

For me there's only 1 grip.

 

After my first Alps trip where I Kaaaaaaked with the claw I resolved to always have top line brakes and the best possible grips on my bikes.

 

I run Rogues on both of my bikes. They deff help when it comes to removing trail buzz and helping when it comes to preventing "the claw". I do think you lose a little feel which is maybe why people prefer thinner grips. I've run the ODI Yeti's which are also a little fatter than the standard ruffians.

 

I've tested a bike with those ESI grips. I really liked those too but the durability factor would prevent me putting them on a bike I own.

Edited January 12, 2016 by Duane_Bosch

[Pikey]

Awesome grips only ones I use ... Good review . Less hand fatigue for sure.

[PhilipV]

I also rate these grips really highly. I like a thicker grip as I have big hands, and ride with thin gloves. These fit the bill perfectly.

[raptor-22]

None of these grips are particularly comfortable. A friend suggested I wrap then in tennis racquet handle grip. Never looked back