Lock on grip advice

[Jono]

Looking for thin lock on grips (30mm) that are in stock and preferably black and flangeless. Any recommendations?

Anyone have experience with these?

https://www.takealot.com/t4u-pro-lock-on-grips/PLID71718910?gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GTI8rXT0Xlw78iUBJWMWeHNv4W6JGnF9jliA3nJkocuEXTiNpRbF8saAr51EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[Gr3mlin131]

The single review looks positive, I just have my doubts on how they will perform in the wet or in my case sweaty hands, the pattern looks quite smooth. But this is takealot, the returns should be painless if they are not up to scratch. 

[ChrisF]

  On 11/26/2021 at 6:42 AM, Jono said:

Looking for thin lock on grips (30mm) that are in stock and preferably black and flangeless. Any recommendations?

Anyone have experience with these?

https://www.takealot.com/t4u-pro-lock-on-grips/PLID71718910?gclid=Cj0KCQiAhf2MBhDNARIsAKXU5GTI8rXT0Xlw78iUBJWMWeHNv4W6JGnF9jliA3nJkocuEXTiNpRbF8saAr51EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Hi Jono

 

What is "flangeless" ?  (I use foam grips, so not up to speed on the terms for the lock grips)

 

PS - Where are you ?  In the South, or on the right side of the boerewors-curtain ?

[Hairy]

  On 11/26/2021 at 3:19 PM, ChrisF said:

 

Hi Jono

 

What is "flangeless" ?  (I use foam grips, so not up to speed on the terms for the lock grips)

 

PS - Where are you ?  In the South, or on the right side of the boerewors-curtain ?

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Flanged 

 

Flangeless (What you normally see at the LBS)

[TheoG]

Besides the fact that the takealot ones are "flangeless", they are also "open", meaning on the end cap side it is not closed off.

[Wannabe]

I have a set I'm not using. Still new Specialized Lock On Grips with no flange and closed ends.

Make me an offer I can't refuse.

 

Edited November 28, 2021 by Wannabe

[PregoRoll]

I love my Burgtecs 

https://www.13industries.co.za/product/bartender-pro-greg-minnaar-signiture-edition/

[New world disorder]

Burgtec grips are also great 

[Jono]

  On 11/28/2021 at 11:59 AM, TheoG said:

Besides the fact that the takealot ones are "flangeless", they are also "open", meaning on the end cap side it is not closed off.

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I spotted that, can't imagine they wouldn't come with end caps. My concern is not knowing the diameter. 

[Jono]

  On 11/28/2021 at 2:02 PM, PregoRoll said:

I love my Burgtecs 

https://www.13industries.co.za/product/bartender-pro-greg-minnaar-signiture-edition/

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Going to look into this. Do these guys sell direct?

[Jono]

  On 11/26/2021 at 3:19 PM, ChrisF said:

 

Hi Jono

 

What is "flangeless" ?  (I use foam grips, so not up to speed on the terms for the lock grips)

 

PS - Where are you ?  In the South, or on the right side of the boerewors-curtain ?

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See @Hairy reply above re flangeless. Thanks Hairy!

I'm in the South (Tokai), the right side ????

[ChrisF]

  On 11/28/2021 at 4:54 PM, Jono said:

See @Hairy reply above re flangeless. Thanks Hairy!

I'm in the South (Tokai), the right side ????

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My passport has lapsed for that side of the Republic ..... 

 

If you can arrange pickup in Bellville you can get a brand new set of Giant grips     Too thin for my bulky hands, I immediately put on Chuncky ESI grips.  DM me if you are interested, sure we can make some sort of plan, even a pick up in Plumstead

[Grease_Monkey]

  On 11/28/2021 at 4:46 PM, Jono said:

Going to look into this. Do these guys sell direct?

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No, but you can buy it here:

 

Normal: https://thehangerbikeco.co.za/product/burgtec-bartender-pro-greg-minaar-grip/

Super soft compound: https://thehangerbikeco.co.za/product/burgtec-bartender-pro-greg-minaar-grip-super-soft/

Both are really good. I prefer the super soft compound personally. Best grip I've used. 

[Headshot]

I would not touch those Chinese Takealot grips - they look short - as many cheaper grips are and I doubt the rubber compound is good. I have ridden/am riding Esi, ODI, Spesh and Nukeproof. The latter were 10 pounds at CRC and are grippy, thick enough and have lovely aluminium end caps. Spesh enduro grips are quite hard and have a rubber end that gets destroyed if you have a lie down. Best are plastic or metal end caps that are held in place by the clamp.

 

Those are my exact grips. The flange is not really a flange and covers the inboard clamp...

Edited November 29, 2021 by Headshot

[PhilipV]

  On 11/29/2021 at 12:41 PM, Grease_Monkey said:

 

No, but you can buy it here:

 

Normal: https://thehangerbikeco.co.za/product/burgtec-bartender-pro-greg-minaar-grip/

Super soft compound: https://thehangerbikeco.co.za/product/burgtec-bartender-pro-greg-minaar-grip-super-soft/

Both are really good. I prefer the super soft compound personally. Best grip I've used. 

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Plus one for Burgtec!

[New world disorder]

Just call us at miinnaars we can send anywhere