Bike Grips - Dimension - 100% Cork Grips Review
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According to various sources, such as Grant Petersen of Rivendell cycle works, all cork grips are a slightly loose fit and require an adhesive. This makes sense as cork does not stretch as much as rubber, so if cork grips were as snug fitting as rubber grips for the same size bar, they might tear. This goes for the composite ones indicated here; I can't say for the solid cork ones made in Portugal, but those are around a pair.
So if you want the look of cork grips, these are probably as good as any. Just accept that they require adhesive and move on. I think just about anything will do... the first glue I found around the house was carpenter's glue and it worked fine. I just made sure the bar was clean and grease-free, swirled a little glue inside the grip and put it on. Two weeks later they haven't budged.
The key, however, to great looking cork grips is shellac. If you don't shellac them they might as well be any other grips. If you want them to exude class, get Bullseye shellac by Zinser at your local hardware store and brush on three coats. Get the amber shellac if you want them to be a nice honey color. We had the clear shellac on hand, which results in a color like the un-shellacked grips, only darker and shinier. They look great, so go with either one according to preference.
As for the ride, they are firm, but very effective at dampening. They aren't cushy but you don't need them to be.
Bike Grips - Dimension - 100% Cork Grips Feature
- Color: Tan
- 26g
- 125mm
Bike Grips - Dimension - 100% Cork Grips Overview
Dimension Cork Grips are the classic style grip for cruisers or mountain bikes.
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