Ergon Bar End Grips (GP1 vs GP2 vs GP3 vs GP4 vs GP5). Which one should you get?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Products mentioned in this video in my order of preference: GP5 - amzn.to/3nKktsf (this is the most comfortable grip by far, since it adds 2 extra hand positions) GP4 - amzn.to/3nIRogJ GP3 - amzn.to/37JUxHT GP2 - amzn.to/3hfS1fp GP1 - amzn.to/3mHLo6W

[@yoooo5542]

in the gps are the horns also removable if i ever decide to remove them?

[@yoooo5542]

sorry i mean gp5

[@hairulnizam1368]

Which one good for folding bike?

[@eegaugh]

I am using the GP2 grips on my Brompton. @@hairulnizam1368

[@alafenetre81]

At last somebody who does not speak ridiculously quickly and without any pause. Thank you!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Cheers!

[@BalanceOvOpposites]

I was about to comment that the video is much better at 1.5x speed lol. At least 1.25

[@Decadent36]

I had only recently heard of these and while looking them up I was pretty confused on all of the different models. Thanks to a Google search your video cleared that right up! You couldn't have done a better job. Thanks for your time in putting this together.

[@dgchouinard]

Thanks for the detailed difference in the product line. The company website needs this link

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you! Happy pedalling!

[@stoutdog56]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video and others related to this topic. I greatly appreciate you making the expense and evaluating the different grip sizes to help us decide which one to add our bars for more comfort.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@jonfrance7201]

Wow, such a very clear demonstration and explanation of the range of Ergon grips. Well done and thanks a lot!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you! They really transform the riding experience!

[@stephenkirby5141]

Very well done presentation. Trying to decide between gp3 and gp4. This nailed the decision for me.

[@getahunteodros70]

Thanks!

[@mjMBA]

Outstanding explanation of the differences and similarities! Other articles/videos left me with more questions than answers. Thanks much. MJ

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you for the feedback MJ! I'm glad you found it helpful. Happy pedaling!

[@philippeserre1]

Thanks for this test, I was looking for that kind of comparison as i'm hesitating between several gp models

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thanks Philippe! Happy pedalling!

[@Frombie_01]

A bit late to the party, but irrespective of what brand grips you go for opting for a larger horn is optimum if you get out of your saddle for hill climbing or sprinting. They allow you more control to better pump your bike with straight flat bars.

[@Kit-kk9cb]

I'm going with the gp5. Thanks so much, without your video i would have been totally lost!

[@patmaher9435]

I had ordered the GP5 before I found this video (sorry would have used your affiliate link if I had seen it in time) Glad to see your assessment agreed with my own, liked and subscribed as I've watched a few of your videos at this stage.

[@taolife4073]

Love your Ergon videos, I just bought the GP 5 on amazon, I can't wait, mostly my numbness and tingles can't wait. Thank you!!

[@marcdewilde518]

Very informative video ! Apparently I was not the only one who was confused but your video cleared it all up.. Thanks!

[@petestanton1945]

we need a similar in-depth comparison of GP5 Large vs Small

[@EndUser-yu7gg]

Love these grips ... wish Ergon had the kits to change the ends ... other bike vendors have them as buying individual ends for these... one would think they would just have a set SKU and make it easy for people to buy multiple grips vs having to buy a left then buy a right

[@stamK.]

Perfect presentation! I'm using 2, 3 and 5 on a few of my bikes and cannot be happier with any other grips I've tried!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thanks for the feedback! When you first switch from regular bar ends to ergonomic ones, the difference is huge. Happy pedaling!

[@Jaskinia31]

Which one is the best in your opinion?

[@cestoucom6581]

Děkuji za vložení videa.Velmi mi pomohlo při výběru vhodných gripů.Zdravím z České republiky

[@mahditavazoei7611]

Thank you for the detailed description on each item; I really needed it. 👍

[@srileo]

Thank you for such a clear and concise demonstration of the grip positions! So very useful. Buying from your links.

[@Martin-zb6by]

You really give good explanations on all the videos I've seen in your channel. I'm glad I found you, thanks for your hard work!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I'm glad you find them helpful. Thank you for your feedback!

[@Chrisicola]

Just bought the Gp1 biokork large and hoping I still have room for my separate bar ends to lock down at the end like I have now with my standard Ergon grips. After going on several 50+ mile rides my hands started getting partially numbed out and weak for a bothersome length of time. Hoping these grips help out somewhat. My existing bar ends are an absolute must for harder climbs, though- we'll see.

[@Chrisicola]

Update: These hand grips will co exist with stand alone bar ends, but you will have to carve out a small plastic ring where these grips are meant to be flush with the handlebar ends. Once you carve off that lip with a small knife, then they will slide through to allow you to put on your Onza bar ends. It's not difficult, but you obviously want to take it slow.

[@willemschuitemaker9707]

Thank you for this update Crisicola. I was wondering whether the hand grips would allow for this. Buying them and then realizing it cannot be done is a waste. Now I know it can be done. Great!

[@Chrisicola]

@@willemschuitemaker9707 You're welcome. You just get a knife and turn it inside the bar end until that small ridge is peeled/removed. Its not hard, but do it slow. After that they work great with the bar ends like you want. Personally, I can't ride without bar ends, but now you get the cork to rest your hands on, too. Take care.

[@henrikgustav2294]

Thanks to your review I’ve ordered the gp5

[@ultraanalyst]

Excellent review! It was a tremendous help, I went for the GP5. Thanks!

[@tearitloosetearitloose4670]

Are you happy with the GP5?

[@mherock]

Thanks. This helped a lot in choosing. Going with the GP4!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I’m glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the feedback!

[@PaulWilliamson1]

Tip - if you already have bar ends get the small size GP1. When you fit it it won't go into the handle bars so you need to scrape out the plastic on the inside. There is not much so it is easy.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Have you tried this? The plastic piece actually serves to keep the grip in place.

[@PaulWilliamson1]

@@BikeCommuterHero Yes but the point is that you can't get your existing bar ends on.

[@ToddSloanIAAN]

Thank you for your generosity involving all the time &$ that you put into it.

[@tsudduth24]

Thank you for this video. It really helped me decide which grip was best for me......GP5!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I'm glad I was able to help. Happy pedaling!

[@waynelammle3431]

For me, the comfort is found on the flex of the grip itself. The palm area specifically. Short rides or long my palms always find themselves on the palm area of the grip. But the ability to rotate my hands are where the horns find their usefulness. I rarely grab and hold the horn with my entire hand. I just use the horn as a place to straddle my thumb and forefinger... or to rest my my pinkie finger all along the topside of the horn. Basically, these grips/horns allow my to ride without gripping. I really like the ‘2’ version. I have the 3, but is too much horn.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

The grip itself is very comfortable indeed. Much better than the stock grips of most bikes. The perfect stem size is a personal choice. I love having my entire hand grabbing the stem... thanks for sharing your experience!

[@noelarg]

Thank you for this video. Bought the GP2 but now considering the GP4 or GP5 thanks to this helpful video.

[@davelakin3821]

Thanks for explaining the differences. I'm going to get gp5 now. Cheers 👍🙂

[@tipster-ciclista2573]

I will buy the GP5 but from Amazon México because in your link appears like non available; thanks for the review; just a question, with the GP5 plus a left rear mirror I guess that I´m going to miss the view of the mirror in the middle position, am I right?

[@michaelwardlaw9048]

Truly appreciate this commentary and research! Thank you!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you for your feedback Michael! Happy pedaling!

[@km4089]

Great video thanks, trying to decide between the 4s and 5s.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I'd pick the 5 if I was to choose based on what I know

[@Will-bh8mu]

Thank you for doing this very well done video! I had a lot of questions and you answered all of them thanks again!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Glad it was helpful! I thought about it for a long time whether I should make it, but I figured it would be helpful for me, so there must be others searching for this too. Come and check out some other stuff if you like cycling!

[@Rancholovelazer]

Thanks, man. Solid review. Looking for new grips for a backpacking trip.

[@Elephantine999]

Really good overview and comparison. 👍

[@Nobody-mb7gw]

Thank you for the great video. It helped me a lot! My first idea was to buy GP2 or GP3 but after I saw your video I think now but rather between the GP4 or GP5

[@swissthun60]

Well done - and thank you for assembling this!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Hope you find the perfect one for yourself! Happy pedaling!

[@NoZenith]

Thank you, looking this back up to share the knowledge

[@pivlinares]

Simply a Great review . Justly I was looking for

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I’m glad you found it useful

[@terry7893]

Thank God, a 12 minute video.

[@roybrown7795]

Great video.... for us that ride alot hand position is an important thing... thanks

[@evangelospaschopoulos9199]

Thank you, great analysis. Glad I found this channel.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you! I'm glad you find it helpful. Lots of good ones are in the pipeline...

[@Maffpalmer]

great video, thanks very much, very informative and has now made my my mind up with what grip to get. Cheers!

[@grahamlucas1648]

Fantastically articulated. Thank you.

[@Nemura12]

Such a great product and review, thank you.

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I’m glad you found value in it

[@wangdangdoodie]

Check out the Brooks versions - very nice!

[@garrymacdonald5576]

Great video, thanks for the comparison, this was very helpful

[@pgreenx]

Just what I was looking for. Thank you

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Cheers for the feedback! Pedal on!

[@inmemory8161]

nice product overview, i was thinking of the gp5 but they appear too large. the 4 will do just fine. ty

[@OldManRunning-dj7qi]

Many thanks for this. Great explanation and very helpful.

[@callumbhayani]

thanks can't decide between gp 4 and 5 even with the helpful video could buy both but its a lot of money

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Not small and large, the shorter one is needed when using Rohloff shifter

[@lawrencebaker6233]

Very informative video thank you!

[@start32167]

very nice , helped me to make my decision - GP 5 :)

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@Janaaa36]

This is a really helpful video, thank you! I've been getting thumb pain from my straight bars with basic grips to the extent that it's been limiting the distance i can ride, so definitely going to get one of these! Would you perhaps be able to compare the length of the horns between the GP3 and the GP4 in cm? I'm wondering if for someone with thin+small hands like me, the GP3 would be enough to fit all 4 fingers (and being a grad student, every extra penny counts XD)

[@vanessajones9455]

Thank you Hero - exactly what I was looking for today!! 👍👍 (Sydney Australia)

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Happy to help! Hope to see you around!

[@stuart4679]

Great review buddy

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Glad you liked it!

[@renerioscom]

Great video!!! I didn't even know there were 5 different models. Subscribed!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thanks for the feedback and for pedaling along!

[@mad3st]

I really like my GS-2 s but I would agree material is questionable I have rubber splitting from bar end on one side but I also have ridden 3000km with those :p

[@pilchu87]

I can't decide. I have already ergonomic grips that came with my Trek, but the bar ends is something I like. But I wonder how it compares with inner bar ends from SQLab.

[@themacdads]

Awesome vid! I have a twist shift bike so I can choose between either a GP1 or a GA3, I have seen some reviews that say the plastic on the GP1 is too hard, but the GA3 seems to be a nice soft rubber all over. I get shooting pain up my wrist if a drop from a kerb whilst holding my current grips too tight so I'm looking to get new grips. Which would you recommend out of the GP1 or GA3?

[@2vandoodle8]

this was very helpful. thanks.

[@skyekingdom0]

thank you, looking for the gp 5

[@Daveortiz693]

Wow great review, I wasn't familiar with these grips!

[@ferakles]

Thank you for such an informative video. I have a handlebar with a backsweep angle of 28 degrees. Does it still make sense the GP5 with this kind of angle in your opinion?

[@edteach3r]

Not sure if that would work. The palm rest works best if it receives your full weight as you lean forward.

[@GlennboiPhotography]

I am into deciding whether what model of GP's I am going to purchase. This answers my doubt as I am still new to biking. I think I will go for GP2 for now so as not to deform much my MTB look in the trail and maybe getting another GP5 bar end only (if this works?), if I will be on the road or gravel biking. this is a good comparison video, thanks!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Hi Glenn, thanks for the feedback. I'm sure you will love the GP2 as well. If you go from the stock grip to the GP2, it's a big leap forward in comfort. Happy pedaling!

[@GlennboiPhotography]

@@BikeCommuterHero yes, I am currently using the stock grip for now and I had some issue with my hand numbness, and this been years for me. Initially, I am thinking of getting GA3 but thinking twice about the GP series instead, I think this design will help my numbness and at the same time, i can change my grip position once in a while. and most importantly, my concern is, I am afraid if my hand issues bump and will lose grip while on the rough trail, at least something will prevent/stop off my hand out on the grip at the grip end part :) idk if my perceptions work but I will get this grip using your link. Upgrades mode while all trails in my area here in NC are closed due to weather conditions! :( Thanks once again.

[@knives_and_edc_things]

Very clear comparision. Thanks! I thinkink about GP4. But.. they seems a bit pricey. Interesting, how long they last?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I’ve been using them for about a year and they’re holding up great. Apart from the scuffs they picked up on the side, I have no problems with them.

[@gtube6913]

Nice, but I feel they can be easily stolen, is this correct? what anti-theft options could one use with these?

[@jak3All3n]

i'm considering buying this grip but i'm not sure about sizing, is the difference between the small and large the length of the grip or the girth? and would you say kids use small and adults use large? or any adult male should be using large and adult female and kids pick small?

[@retrogreg9881]

An excellent review thks, Greg

[@preciousmalloy8138]

Hi, the bar ends twist around. Do you know how to fix this? The grip itself I fixed with electrical tape on the handlebar. Thanks!

[@CRAIGNV]

ALSO, LONG AND SHORT GRIPS, SHORT GRIPS ARE FOR A ROHLOFF SHIFTER,

[@user-iu1qd2eq8s]

Great review!!

[@huahuar]

Hello, for carbon handlebars is ok or just for alloy?? thanks in advance.

[@AlbertoRomoDiaz]

Thank you VERY MUCH!. Best Greetings from Mexico

[@sawdustcrypto3987]

This dude rules!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Thank you! You flatter me.

[@Nahduge]

Hey there. Are the horns interchangeable between models and sizes? i.e. if I have a GP2-S could I swap the horns with a GP3-L?

[@getahunteodros70]

Simply you life savers.

[@tonyoreilly7196]

HI,, can you use the GP 4/5 with the Brompton high bar, if you know, thanks...

[@mr_ah.18]

thank you it's really helpful

[@abadjoseph]

Thanks for the video! Could you detach the horn on the GP5 for shorter rides?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Hi Joseph, if you detach the stems the grip comes loose since the bolt for securing the grip in place is on the horn.

[@abadjoseph]

@@BikeCommuterHero Thanks!

[@owenjones7620]

Great video, very informative, my only question is, I bought the gp3 large brilliant, now I've just gone to order the ergon gp5 for my emtb and I'm seeing different variants of the gp5 can anyone confirm this?

[@nikanj]

Thanks for the very informative video. Ergon sort of went wild with this range. I think the only two of this range that should exist are the GP1 and GP5. Either you want the second position or you don't, the in-between grips just seem to be half-assing the secondary grip position without offering any real advantages.

[@chantaimam]

Thank you for your detailed information! However, I still doubt that if I should buy GP3/4/5 for my 14 inches foldable small bike. I believe that GP5 is the mostcomfort one but it will change the look of my small bike a lot...

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Hello, I think you're right about that. I saw the GP2 on several folding bikes and I think if you want that extra hand position, it'll work just great. Alternatively, if all you need is a comfier grip than the stock one, you can get the GP1.

[@jeffreysantore7606]

what brand mirror were you showing in this video???????

[@ae8920]

Nice video, thx. Is it also available for SRM Gripshift ?

[@flicker031]

Amazing review. Thanks. Im thinking of getting the gp3 or gp4. But gp5 seems like a steal. Any suggestion? I have a 27.5 sized mtb and I rarely go on long rides.

[@ryanjoyner6853]

Would the gp5 grips work with a bar mounted mirror or would they interfere with each other?

[@captainzapppp]

Excellent detail.

[@82DJD82]

Great overview, thank you. I just miss the information if you are using and showing size S or size L and what your opinion on the size options is?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

My hands are not huge and I use size L. Unless you have really small hands the L will do great.

[@82DJD82]

@@BikeCommuterHero I also went for the GP5-L now and love it! Thanks again for your review!

[@xmartinl]

Great video, thanks!

[@Dymczas1982]

Super filmik 👍 , pomogłeś mi w wyborze... Dzięki 🖐️😁

[@richieringga]

Do you have preferences for the size Small & Large? Which one is more suitable for adult man..?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

My glove size is L and the L size grips work for me. If I wore size S I'd go for the S size grip. With glove size M I think I'd opt for L size grips.

[@kewpiedoll3607]

My bike already has end bars (horns). Can I still install GP1 grips?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

If you have GP bars then yes, but if it’s another brand, I don’t think so.

[@kiekeboe52]

Thanks man, great info!

[@BikeCommuterHero]

Glad it was helpful! And thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

[@giorgosdek3944]

Do you think that GP5 is better than GP4 for long tours with a fitness bike (flat bar). And something else. Is it dangerous to break or twist the horns from hardest pushing?

[@BikeCommuterHero]

I prefer the GP5. If the bolts are properly tightened they don't move at all.

[@thedownunderverse]

I want a gs1 evo with gp2 style wing