HAND NUMBNESS! Why do you have it?! Brompton Ergongrips! ENG

How to protect your hands from numbness when riding a bike.
The benefits of a comfortable bike grip. Especially for your Brompton Bike
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Film 2021.06.03
Edit 2021.06.04
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[@karinroten3606]

I quickly changed for ergo grips (without the horns) when I got my Brompton last summer. It made a huge difference in stability and is much more comfortable for the hands. A must have!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Karin Roten The ergongrips make a lot of difference in confort and safety. The horns only gives you one more way to hold. Congrats! Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@mingan1129]

What size do you recommend ?

[@houbangmod6730]

Agree with you on all three upgrades. Very useful info, thanks!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Hou Bangmod These 3 upgrades make a big difference in your day-to-day riding on the Brompton. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@bromptinowner763]

You always have perfect back grounds to your videos Chris ! Yes Ergon grips are brilliant, i find the GP3 are best for me x

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Bromptin Owner I try to find nice back grounds whenever I can. It gives a fresh look, but some times I had to make it at home. The GP3 is great! Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@eiloen]

THANK YOU. Over the past 10 years this has gotten to be a worse issue for me. It's kept me from riding distances and enjoying being on a bike or motorcycle. The ergon grips I put on last week made this problem much better!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Mmmpisghetti Wowwwww! So glad to hear it. I'm verry happy for you. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@williamferguson869]

Good idea, I’ll put it on my upgrade list, thank you 🙏

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi William Ferguson It makes a lots of difference. It is a more secure and comfortable ride. Nice to have you on board!

[@leejoycechung2162]

Nice video Chris. Thanks for sharing.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Lee Thanks I'm glad you like it. Nice to have you onboard!

[@retsbewwebster]

I always look forward to your good videos. Thanks so much Chris! George in Appleton, Wi

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi George I'm glad you like it. Greetings to Appleton Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@shelleyshell1150]

Yes- using Ergon grips were a game changer for me! It brought such comfort 😌. Great upgrades 👍🏽

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Shelley It is a big game changer for sure! Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@noemiafrison4919]

Muito bom e suas dicas são ótimas. Obrigada. Thank you

[@ChrisbyBike]

😊 Bom Dia! Nyna Seu comentário me fez lembrar como é importante um bom grip. Obrigada Bjs😘🌷 (😊 Good morning! Nyna Your comment reminded me how important a good grip is. Thanks kisses)

[@snyper235]

Very good info you’ve share...!!!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Sharul This is a very common complain of a lots of rides, Brompton, Rode, MTB... Nice to have you onboard!

[@pwong1434]

Chris, I totally agree with your three upgrade suggestions and I have done them all. For the Ergon GP2 grip, there are two sizes to choose from. I have ERGON GP2-S grip which is 94.5mm in length which should fit those who have glove size 6.5-8.5(S/M). The other GP2 ls large grip which is 102mm and should fit glove size 8.5-10.5(L/XL) Both sides of the grip are of the same length. The GP2-S grips are mounted on my M handle bar. When the proper adjustment of the horn angle is properly set, the grip will not touch the ground when the Brompton is in folded position. Thus no interference when pushing or pulling the bike in folded positions. The end stop of the grip is not removable so you can't mount rear mirror with the grip.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi P Wong It does require an angle adjustment. If you use a bigger easy wheels you gain more leverage. About the mirror. There is a helmet mirror and a arm mirror that you can use if you like it. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@pwong1434]

@@ChrisbyBike Hi Chris, I also have the bigger easy wheels. I used a helmet mirror but not too keen on it. I ordered a flip up mirror just like wearing a watch, will see if its better. Love the scenery of your country from viewing your video.. Stay healthy.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi P Wong A lot of riders like to use a mirror. The nice thing about the sleeve mirror is that you can easily adjust or retract. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@ramdanang4725]

Ergon grips...the 1st upgrade I 'll do with my Camp Royale(like Brompton)..it's half the price of Brommy...tnx...safe riding...😷😷😷👌

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Ramdan Ang Yes! Ergon grips makes a lot of difference 👍🏻😊 I've read about the Royale, it is amazing how similar to the Brompton the bike is. Do you have it for a long time? How strong it is? I'm curious Nice to have you onboard!

[@ramdanang4725]

I have it since 20/11/2020..it 's strong...it's green /orange..locked back/ front...The front handle I pushed the handle forward...😷😷😷👌

[@ChrisbyBike]

That's cool Congrats! I'm curious to see one some day. Nice to have you onboard!

[@GilSotero]

Nunca tive caimbra ou dor nas mão por pedalar exceto quando caí e estava sem luvas! 🤦🏾‍♂️. Essas ergon grips são ótimas.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Oi Gil Lima Que sorte, é uma sensação muito incômoda e perigosa. Gosto de usar luvas pois ajuda no grip e protege de ralar as mãos em caso de queda. Keep Safe! Keep Riding! (Hi Gil Lima Good luck, it's a very uncomfortable and dangerous feeling. I like to wear gloves as it helps with grip and protects from scraping my hands in case of a fall. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!)

[@thomashosch930]

Does the upgraded grips interfere with folding? My hands were getting numb and hurting from riding my Brompton. Good video. Thank you.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Thomas Hosch In my case I had to loose up the gears and brakes and move them more to the center, so I'll could install the ergongrips. You have to adjust the grips for a better folding. But it is worth it. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@NoZenith]

Sorry I've been absent. I'm trying to watch all your videos in the background to keep the algorithm going but I really appreciate your content still. I finally got to go to a shop with demo bikes and you were right, telescopic seat post is the only option for me haha also I wouldn't have bought an M because it wasn't comfortable at all to me but he happened to have an H demo bike as well! I'm in love and I even found an H6R in Raw Laquer (identical bike to Victor's) brand new at a bike shop and I'm planning a road trip to go pick it up since they don't do any shipping of Brompton. Definitely want more comfortable grips to rest my hands on so this will be my first modification. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi NoZenith Welcome back!👍🏻😊 The Raw Lacquer is beautiful, and s ergongrips is a must. It really makes a great impact on riding. Consider upgrading the EasyWheels for a better fold, ride and transport. The EasyWheels are bigger and narrower them originals Brompton wheels. Nice to have you onboard!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Thanks for helping with the algorithm 👍🏻😊🌟👍🏻😊🌟

[@NoZenith]

@@ChrisbyBike I went back and checked and this bike is not the Black Edition like Victor but otherwise it's the same bike haha. Yes it is gorgeous and I think to an uninformed eye it would look like an unfinished bike so perhaps less apt to be stolen? I'm actually considering things to do to the bike to make it look less desirable such as paint the handlebars and seatpost brown so at a quick glance they look rusted or something? I need to go back and watch your video with the grips as well. I've seen two different versions from this same brand (ergon?) and one has longer prongs... though if you don't need the longer prongs (horns, upward jutting bits, idk what they are called) as much as you ride, I don't think I need them either! I'm trying to figure out to maybe take the rack off the bike and get the EZ wheel double Fender wheel along with the EZ Wheels. I didn't realize they were more narrow than the stock Brompton wheels that my heel almost brushes on the right side but it makes sense!

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi NoZenith Do not worry about making your Brompton less thief desired. Your bike will be always with you. It will be no need to leave lock outside, and that's the beauty of the Brompton. The big horns make it harder to fold, no need. Today's video is about EasyWheel and why my right shoes use to get stuck on original Brompton Wheel. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@pkay1111]

The one with the horn will not work with the M version handle bar. It will hit the floor when folding.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi, To work, you have to upgrade to bigger easy weels, this will give the hight necessary to install the GP2. Nice to have you on board!

[@pkay1111]

@@ChrisbyBike Actually it works. Need to adjust the shifters onward to the max but it is still very close to the floor and the grip gets scratch easy.

[@ChrisbyBike]

You got to adjust letting a finger of distance from the floor. Tourn it until it fits right 👍🏻😊

[@mingan1129]

As to the grips, which size do you recommend for Brompton ?

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Mingan I use the GP2. Not so big and very comfortable. Nice to have you on board!

[@andrewng265]

Hi Chris I m from Singapore after viewing your video I really enjoyed it reason is I wanted to learn more from you , two month ago I just purchased two Brompton one P-line and one C-line the P-line is super only when I cycle for 5 hours backside feel painful do I need to change the saddle like yours I need your advice.😂

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Andrew Ng Congrats for your new Bromptons. Check out a video on 6 postures tips to see if it helps you on your back pain. The saddle is very important. It supports your body, if it is to narrow it will not do its job. I like Brooks saddle very much, but we all have a different body. Ask the dealer if you can try the saddle for a week before you buy it (some stores has a sample item). Nice to have you on board!

[@andrewng265]

Thank you for your reply here Singapore there is no way to allow you to try 🤣

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Andrew Ng. Ask some friends to try there bikes and chose the saddle that make you more comfortable. 👍🏻😊

[@tonyoreilly7196]

Hi all, does anybody know what ergon GP grips work with the H handlebar? Thanks...

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Tony O Reilly It is a very good question. I guess that the ergongrip 0 and maybe the ergongrip G1 will fit the H Handlebar. Hope you can find a nice one for a confffortable ride. Nice to have you on board!

[@williamrutter4058]

Chris, I'm late to this video. Can you tell me which Ergon grips you have and did they need cutting down to fit please? I have 'M' bars like you. Any fitting tips are most welcome. Bill xx

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi William Rutter I use the G2 ergongrip. To install it, I had to move both the gear levers and the brakes as far inward as possible. And the grip is one finger out of the handlebar. I have received many questions about it. I should make a video explaining better how I've done it. One of the best upgrades. Nice to have you on board!

[@williamrutter4058]

@@ChrisbyBike Thank you Chris, I hadn't thought of that and, seemingly, neither had the chap that went at his with a hacksaw 😂) I'm looking at options, and knew you would have covered this subject so went through your videos (so much good content to catch up on, thank you) I recently bought a Litepro wheel extender but have seen a bad review on KZbin so might go down the Muqzi route which seems more robust. May I wish you a Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year. Thank you for your reply

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi William Rutter Wheel extender has to be of very good quality as it supports all the weight of the Brompton. It is another great upgrade. Makes much easier to push the Brompton around. I'm glad you like the videos. I've been learning a lot from all the subscribers and love to share the things I've learn Merry Christmas!

[@handsonbrompton7875]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ChrisbyBike]

😊👍🏻😊👍🏻

[@captainyoun6009]

Hi! I am ur one of fan from S.Korea. I have a question. I bought a ergon gp2 grips and installed like you but when I fold the my brompton grips touch the ground. so I can not fold my bicycle. Did you cut the grips for my problem? How can your bike fold perfectly?

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Captain Youn To folded better I've replace the easy wheels for bigger ones and adjust the angle for a better folding. Greetings to South Korea! Nice to have you on board!

[@captainyoun6009]

@@ChrisbyBike thx for your tip! Now I got it! I will try it soon.😆

[@ChrisbyBike]

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[@Andre-sn7uc]

É viável fazer um seguro contra roubo ou furto? Quanto custaria na sua região?

[@ChrisbyBike]

Oi André Sim, é possível fazer um seguro contra roubos, furtos, acidentes, perda de bagagem.... Sobre o valor, existem muitas variantes que influenciam no preço final. Uma ótima seguradora que trabalha com vários tipos de seguros para Bike é a DOMINI SEGUROS. (02121 99449-0308) Lá eles podem te ajudar com vários orçamentos. Keep Safe! Keep Riding! (Hi Andrew Yes, it is possible to take out insurance against theft, theft, accidents, loss of luggage.... Regarding value, there are many variants that influence the final price. A great insurance company that works with various types of insurance for Bike is DOMINI INSURANCE. (02121 99449-0308) There they can help you with various budgets. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!)

[@hometv7903]

Any good grip alternative for 100mm grip?

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Home TV You can replace the original grips for a Brooks Ergon Grips GP1 130/100 mm long If you do not want the little horns. Just having a extra support for your hands, it helps a lot. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@bergolli1]

👍

[@ChrisbyBike]

👍🏻😊🚴‍♀️

[@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188]

I prefer beauty from from the functional, so I have found a set of real leather grips with a Brompton print on them, and a security ring in both ends (A shorter version to fit my H type handlebar), As a former rider of both racing and MTBs I have done a lot of long rides, and I don't like numb hands, but now I don't ride for that long any more, just two or three hours, mostly. Finn DK

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Finn Leader grips are beautiful and very comfortable I like them

[@KuyaJayTV12]

Just wondering what brand of leather grips you've got. Is it agekusl? Twtopse?

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Kuya Leader grips are beautiful. My Touring Bike bar tape is leather made. Very comfortable. I don't know wich Finn uses. Nice to have you on board!

[@Caesar.Aquanaut]

Hi Chris, I'm shouting out to you from Malaysia! By the way, I assume yours are GP3? Are they large or small? Where I'm from I can't get grips for Brompton, and I have to order it from online getting it imported from overseas, thus, I'd like to make sure that I ordered the correct one. Thanks.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Ceasar Wong My ergongrips are GP2, but you also can buy just the ergongrips without the "horn", see which is better for your Handlebar. Greetings to Malaysia! Nice to have you on board!

[@Caesar.Aquanaut]

@@ChrisbyBike Thank you for replying. Have you done any modification to the grip itself, like trim to shorten to fit it onto your M-type handle bar? Or, you simply just let the end of the grip protruding out from the bar end? Thanks, and stay safe.

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi Ceasar Wong I had to remove the gears and brakes further into the handlebars to make room for the ergongrips. and still half a finger is left out. But it is possible to squeeze the fixing points and they are super safe. Keep Safe! Keep Riding!

[@Caesar.Aquanaut]

@@ChrisbyBike Found my answer here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/maeXmaJuoraFgqs

[@ChrisbyBike]

Great video. Love it. Mine does not have the adjustment on the end bar. But it is the same solution 😊👍🏻😊👍🏻

[@ZakiYusufJalanJalan]

Haii 👍👍 i am Jakarta Indonesian

[@ChrisbyBike]

Hi ZakiYusuf Channel Greetings to Jakarta! Keep Safe! Keep Riding!