$30 is cheap compared to the ODI's she was running

tartgrandmother wrote: $30 is cheap compared to the ODI's she was running

I pay $30 for a set that are ODI's but with a different name formBike HQ..... they are identical Atomlab or something??

Its also about life span too- even $60 for ODI's that last a few seasons is better than these.

i_ride_rigid wrote:

tartgrandmother wrote: $30 is cheap compared to the ODI's she was running

I paid $30 for a set that are ODI's but with a different name formBike HQ.....

Its also about life span too- even $60 for ODI's that last a few seasons is better than these.

i went through a set of ODI's in one race season (BMX) i tend to now go for the cheaper ones and replace them when they are borked

tartgrandmother wrote:

i_ride_rigid wrote:

tartgrandmother wrote: $30 is cheap compared to the ODI's she was running

I paid $30 for a set that are ODI's but with a different name formBike HQ.....

Its also about life span too- even $60 for ODI's that last a few seasons is better than these.

i went through a set of ODI's in one race season (BMX) i tend to now go for the cheaper ones and replace them when they are borked

You must have a strong grip......

i_ride_rigid wrote: $30? what a rip off. What happens when it rains? or after they twist due to dirt/ crap getting in at the ends?

Havng the end sealed helps to keep the rain out for a while- but these don't even have that.

Its good that your happy with them, but they won't last.

Have you used them or are you just talking rubbish.

I normally use non lock on grips and rarly if ever have any isssue with them.

mob: I have lockons on only one of my bikes. They are no better or worse than any of my non lockon grips.

just ride what you brung - and live with a smile

i_ride_rigid wrote: $30? what a rip off. What happens when it rains? or after they twist due to dirt/ crap getting in at the ends?

Havng the end sealed helps to keep the rain out for a while- but these don't even have that.

Its good that your happy with them, but they won't last.

I can get two pairs of ESI Grips for the same price as the ODI setup. The ESI's are much more comfortable and, if you read what I wrote, I had to stretch these grips tp get them on the bars... I've never done that with other standard rubber grips. I don't think these will be very prone to twisting at all. But, like I wrote, "time and adverse riding conditions will tell".

have been riding mine for almost two years now, plenty of riding and it isn't always sunny, have had zero problems with durability - in contrast i've gone through 3 handlebars in the same time.

i have ODI lock-ons on my other bike, in contrast these have been more problematic the small allen keys of the lock-ons are pone to rounding out and they are harsh and uncomfortable...

Been using them for four years with no problems ever. In fact, I flogged them as hard as I could over two years, including ten Sundays in a row 'round Karapoti in varied conditions earlier this year(but never any shortage of muck). Never slipped once. They are the best I've ever used---and I've had lots o lockons. Want a buy a set?

YANKEEHOTELFOXTROT wrote: Been In fact, I flogged them as hard as I could over two years, including ten Sundays in a row 'round Karapoti in varied conditions earlier this year(but never any shortage of muck). Never slipped once.

10 laps of Karapoti, you are obviously a sick man.

Thats convinced me anyway. They must rule.

And they come in colours other than green too, Nick.

What colours are available?

Red, black, greena and red. Last time I was at kiwibikes it looked like he had a decent range of them.

http://www.esigrips.com

I used to have something similar way back in the day, grip level was ill, the durability was not however. It would be great if you would be able to give us an update in a couple of months on how they are holding up

Well if they can handle ten Karapotis, they are tough as