ergon grips.

they look absurd, but it feels like i'm getting less hand fatigue on long all-mtn descents.

I hear you on Ergon grips.

They look funny bot work really well.

They have some slightly more conventional ones as well. Always meant to grab a pair, got quite a few glowing reviews from friends on them

I hear you on Ergon grips.

They look funny bot work really well.

Those look great except for the massive lock on rings on the outside of the grip.

Don't you feel like your hands are going to scoot off the front under chatter?

I've had mates using them over the years but I think they've all gone back to normal grips. Trends come and go. I'm buying an old Proflex for a laugh and it looks like it's got Madison Airgrips fitted, which shared the same shape back circa 1990.

But if people like them, go for it!

I tried the ergon grips, and mostly liked them, but I found that on more technical terrain, it locked my hand into place and I found it harder to shift my grip around for steeps etc. Long rides, they are amazing though.

Ergon grips are good for times when you're too tired/lazy to engage the core to support weight. Long rides are a good example of fatigue-induced laziness, and for commuters who aren't exactly athletes they work well to discourage letting the wrists drop to hang the arms off the fingers.

As has been mentioned above, some people love them and others aren't so fond, but they're worth trying out for sure. One of my pet peeves about this style of grip is the cheapo stock hybrid bike grips that don't have a locking collar—they always rotate downward, negating the benefits.

I would have killed for a pair on day four of the Queens. Had some serious hand and forearm cramps and these would have helped.

http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gx1-leichtbau

Not sure about those grips in OP-thought they were more for commuting? I've been using the performance series on both my DH and AM - tres happy.

i also use these on my am bike, so comfy. much better then the older GE1 version i had before.

they kind of remind me of the 80's

and go on a kit like this

but ya they are ergo and your gloves will last longer on the heel of your palm.

i'm a big fan of the ergon grips . . . on all my bikes .

i find there is more surface area to spread out the shocks and vibration , which equals less hand fatigue .

lots of guys runnin' them for DH, but I wish they could make the locker more low key, its not like they don't have the rubber to hide it.

Most guys that ride em end up with wider bars than they need. If I use em and put my hands where they need to be I have to run 30+ to get my 30" hand position. Thats with 0.25" sticking out on each side….

They were not designed for DH, but now that people are liking them, maybe a better version for us?