How to Replace Flat Handlebar Bicycle Grips

[@dougsholly9323]

I've installed many a motocross grips, so this video caught my eye. I figured I could offer some tricks for installation. Turns out he covered all of my tricks. Cool.

[@mattgies]

Truman is correct that the bar end plugs are a safety item, but he didn't explain why exactly. Think of it this way: If you crash and your body falls on the end of your handlebar and there is no plug, the handlebar is a cookie cutter and you are the cookie dough. Always plug your bars.

[@findob]

I got a bar end right to the nose. 13 stitches and 2 years later still got a circle on my nose

[@Christina_Hira]

Matthew Gies oh damn. New cyclist here oh my gosh

[@bruh1838]

This happened to me 3 years ago OMG!!

[@purplepunx7100]

I’m so pleased you wrote this. I just acquired a second hand bike, no plugs and I will need to replace the grips. I will look at plugging the bars asap

[@mattgies]

@@purplepunx7100 Fortunately, new grips usually include plugs.

[@centexsucks1]

Alcohol method worked like a charm. THANKS!!

[@malharjajoo7393]

I tried with some cooking oil and that too worked 😃 (although would take a little more effort than the alcohol way)

[@djskate8584]

Just use water or spit on bar lol that’s what I do

[@magnumllama400]

70% ipa?

[@dontatmebro-]

DONT drink the alcohol! Trust me it sucks.

[@dontatmebro-]

Take this out of context.

[@callmetg]

Thank you. I got my granddaughter’s off and put new ones on so easy!!

[@Divadosaurus]

Thanks! Came here to find out how to remove the OEM friction fit grips and found within the first couple of minutes that, much like a lot of things in life, alcohol is the answer! Thanks to Covid, I had plenty of isopropanol ready to go.

[@DavidWRyan]

Thanks! The rubbing alcohol method was exactly what I needed. It worked great.

[@jaxg269]

David W. Ryan - same!

[@RadRan69]

But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏

[@Ratlins9]

Busted my hump initially trying to take off the grips. Found this video and tried the compressed air method. I was shocked at how well this method works. Grips slipped right off, thank you!

[@jen3800]

every single video is a free course in wrenching. how cool is that? Thank you Park Tool ! Thank you , Truman !

[@maya_laroy]

Great video, that tip when using alcohol for installing bike grips was really a life saver 😅 It made it so easy to install 😌 Thank you so much ❤️

[@markzimmerman7198]

Thanks for the help! Finally removed the 15 year old Giant Bicycle factory grips and replaced them with a "foamy" pair from Rock Bros. I actually tried the hairspray method (for anyone curious: Aussie Head Strong Volume...it's what was under the bathroom sink). It actually works! I did clean the bar with alcohol, then sprayed the hairspray onto the bar (put a paper towel behind it to catch the excess) and sprayed some into the new grip. The soft grips slid on easy, and were firmly in place by the evening. Went for the spin the next morning, and not a problem. The new grips held in place during a 2 hour ride in 80° temp and high humidity.

[@monikac9584]

The alcohol method saved us! The grips were stuck half way and we couldn't move them 😂

[@arunpgi]

The isopropyl alcohol spray to remove the old one and insert the new one worked like a charm! Thank you!

[@larryrinkled3741]

the alcohol tip really helped with friction grips definitely recommend

[@mikhailthegreat3520]

This helped a lot! Thank you. I know it was a bit late to comment on this but I'm glad it was here when I needed it.

[@minhdoan410]

I have to logged in just to say thank you! You and your alcohol method is God Saver 😭

[@bassistguy]

Thank you! Alcohol work like a charm and immediately. You saved my sanity.

[@sorayaomalley2915]

Thanks, the tip for using an adhesive for sliding the grips on was extremely helpful. I didn't have hairspray so I used art adhesive spray and it seemed to work just as well!

[@sashasanchez7245]

This tutorial is very helpful. thank you.

[@Roadrunr1957]

I rememberd in the old days (I'm 66) we put them is bolling water, tried it, stil works :-)

[@hhhhehehehhhhehehaha]

OMG rubbing alcohol. Best tip ever. Thank you. Was struggling with this so hard.

[@gregsReply]

Air compressor worked perfectly 👍

[@justinechona3676]

Thank you man, I'm just a beginner, appreciate that😭

[@cstrike105]

Thank you for the useful information. Learned a lot.

[@hick5y]

Tips worked a treat, excellent video!

[@joshuawhite7907]

Thankyou! This saved me so much time removing an older set of handlebar grips - just a small flat-head screwdriver, some IPA and they came off in seconds.

[@magnumllama400]

70% ipa?

[@joshuawhite7907]

@@magnumllama400 From memory I had mixed it myself from 99% IPA (handy to have some around for cleaning and other jobs), so it would have been 70-80% (I usually don't measure it precisely but just roughly use the markings on my 500ml bottle to get it in the right ballpark).

[@zackarylanoue3372]

One trick I learned a while back from motocross bikes is to get spray paint the same colour as your bars and spray it in the grip which allows it to easily slide on and will dry and be ready to use in 5-10 mins.

[@driftadvocate1839]

why not just hair spray?

[@Jocelyn3756]

Hairspray worked great. Thanks!

[@user-pu9vu7bd5g]

There is another way to put slide on grips. Just stuff em with zip ties and slide them Then you can remove the zip ties with pliers. 💯

[@j.c.1871]

thank you

[@ryangodfrey4583]

THANK YOU

[@fritagonia]

Yay it worked, using either rubber alcohol or isopropyle alcohol does the same trick. It worked instantly, like magic!

[@paulkwauk3285]

This video kind of helped me out, to be honest. That is in getting my rubber dumbbell handlebar covers on the handlebars. It wasn't tricky getting the old ones off but getting the new ones on took a lot of effort. The lubrication part worked but what helped me out the most was stretching the rubber before getting the handlebars inserted. I guess it will work in the same way here. Stretch the rubber first before you slide them on.

[@dvsls]

Great tip, worked just fine with a screwdriver and alcohol. Thanks.

[@ronstolberg2689]

Park tools you're always great thanks for the great videos and the really great tools

[@kyleengdahl1860]

The air compressor trick worked like a charm!

[@RichiePaidso]

I used white vinegar and it worked a treat. What would we do without KZbin tutorials?! 😂

[@ikigai47]

3:59 he's got that "OMG! I'm about to get in a head-on collision!!" resting face

[@FunkyMunkey224]

OMG the alcohol thing.... WOW.... instantly sorted out my problems.

[@ben6089]

I have the lock on grips type and it was extremely easy so I'd recommend buying them

[@dadush205]

Thank you, I solved the problem

[@3693G]

A good alternative method is to place the ends of your bars into a vessel containing concentrated hydrochloric acid. This will dissolve the grips right off. Remember to wear eye protection.

[@rscottr]

Air compressor worked great!

[@johnreese3762]

Thanks, just what I needed!

[@46FreddieMercury91]

For the first time in my life I think I'm in love

[@intransitPH]

Alcohol method works to me. I was about to cut my handlegrip, good thing i saw your vid. 👍

[@angeloromarbernabe3699]

IT HELPED A LOT THANK'S SO MUCH

[@thomascastiglione4123]

Fantastic video!

[@sbukosky]

There may be hundreds of Lectric XP 3.0 owners, like me, searching for tips like this. Ours are especially challenging to remove in good enough shape to reuse. As the rubber is hard, an air compressor wouldn't help. I used a rubber strap wrench, for mar free twisting of the grip while pulling it off. I'm hoping alcohol will help it go on. I haven't had to change grips since I was a kid.

[@2jzfox...]

Thank you very much. Helped big time.

[@changqingzhang7839]

Saved my life

[@markzadorozhnyi742]

Thanks! Great video.

[@mfeash815]

Thank you for the advice. Alcohol spray did work!

[@vernonosier6610]

excellent demo. thank you.

[@ed0078]

Great job...keep them coming

[@calebbraun3228]

Thank you! That was helpful!

[@timothyfrost7729]

But what about long foam grips on trekking/butterfly bars, I have yet to see a video of anybody fitting one on, and I am scratching my head about the best way to do it, without getting stuck halfway. Keep up with your great videos and great quality products. Best regards Tim 🇬🇧

[@bP-yr3po]

Soapy water worked really well for me.

[@pedallinraw]

Nice tips 🙂👍🏻

[@malharjajoo7393]

Thanks a lot, great tips

[@tastemakerguidie]

control the hiero to differ the smite

[@joezazasin7]

Just got some sweet tight neon green, black grips. Taking a second break 🥵 they're so hard to put on

[@jettreal1353]

Same here

[@joemalicki3504]

I always put mine in boiling water for a couple of minutes , makes them expand and pliable slip them on

[@pinoyambisyoso]

Thanks!!!!

[@Chef316]

I just got my first set of locking Grips, but I bought them from a mom and pop shop without directions. What is a good amount of torque for a single lock grip? Also, the end plugs seem big for the size of pipe...do I just pound them in with a hammer to make them fit?

[@parktool]

It is a fairly light torque for lockrings. 3Nm would be a lot. Tighten and try to twist it. It is moves, go 1/4 turn more. End plugs should be a snug fit and often take a mallet to install.

[@coscomosco4388]

Thanks a lot

[@commonsensecorner7275]

Great tips, but mine are clearly older and don't have those ends 🤷🏽‍♀️ The hunt is still on... 😤 CORRECTION!!! YAY, I only needed a little bit of alcohol at the edge (towards the middle), twists back/forth for a bit, used my nails to dig and pull on the edge, placed my foot on the front frame up near the wheel to push my bike and pull the grip simultaneously and HIP HIP HOORAY!!! 🤯👏🏽👏🏽 Now for the new ones to prayerfully help with the tingling in my hands from carpel tunnel... 🚴🏽‍♀️

[@igormitrovic8050]

Thanks

[@cyclingfeature398]

I tried the hairspray technique :)

[@malijuanag]

any tips for oury grips? its so tight

[@borakurt7322]

what if lock on allen bolts damaged what we can do to remove them

[@parktool]

Depends on how damaged but often an extractor will work. Our new set of hex wrenches comes with an extractor built into them. The THH-1. They work slick. Check out the video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGaWpmqMgciHZtk&feature=emb_logo kinda pricy but they do work. There are other options out there as well.

[@wes.758]

water works just fine

[@santicheeks1106]

What type of air compressor did you use I want that one

[@jesusenriqueriveratellez531]

Hi Truman

[@karldimacali3511]

I got new grips, but im having trouble replacing my old grips bscause of stains, ang i think i think i broke the screws. Do you have any tips for me?

[@ant6746]

Mine came with compression ends and rubbber ends which is better to use

[@jurisx85]

My bars are close end, so there’s no place for the caps. Should I just put the grips on?

[@Johny40Se7en]

Rubber alcohol and hair spray hey? thanks for the tips 👍🙂

[@maxj777]

WD-40 helped me to slip in the new silicone grip

[@Why-am-I-on9]

Hey i got a question.My lock-on grip is stuck, what can i do?

[@dince4716]

at the beginning truman says that we dont need to wory about grip diameter but the grips that i want to buy have 2 options for diameters 30 mm and 33 mm but i measured the grip and its 24 mm in diameter what size should i buy then?

[@parktool]

The Diameter they are referring to is the exterior diameter of the grip. That Is personal preference and not often offered by grip manufacturers.

[@dince4716]

@@parktool ok thank you very much

[@feedusafetus7965]

I used an old car battery acid to melt the grips off of the bar

[@Alex-mb5ww]

The best 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯 hi from Croatia 👋👋✌

[@lolimpol]

Hey Parktool, you missed one! It's a simple type, it has a compression plug built in to the grip, so it's kind of a lock on. They're found on some city bikes in the Netherlands!

[@parktool]

If all we miss is one, we are batting pretty well, as is said in the MLB. Thanks for the tip, we will look for them.

[@lolimpol]

@@parktool Indeed, getting all standards of something to make a video on is next to impossible!

[@trex2k670]

what about glued on clamp grips...

[@nickmortv8319]

How to remove stuck loose trend screw on handle grip

[@rorypatton25]

How do I know what size of grips to get for paddle shifters

[@dicebringer]

Will this work for a commuter scooter (Swagtron K8)? I hate the stock grips

[@parktool]

Yes it will.

[@kevn99]

I had a set of bontagers that had to be sliced off.

[@IVNCNNArts]

Is it safe to use hair spray as adhesive for carbon handlebars?

[@parktool]

Sure. Carbon Fiber is inert, it will not be harmed by any chemical in hair spray.

[@calyrton]

another good method is to used something like zip ties i always use that

[@RadRan69]

But will it work with Ergon GP1 cork style grips? The internal side of the grip has a plastic sleeve. I’m not able to tighten the outside screw as I have had to extend the grip outward. The hairspray method might not hold the grip in place. Plastic and aluminum are what I’m dealing with. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated Thanks in advance 🙏

[@parktool]

On those grips you need to use the outer clamp. Sometimes you have to move your controls in on your bars to fit the grip on. You should not have any of the grip unsupported. Meaning the bar should go to the very end of the grip.

[@RadRan69]

Park Tool I have rear view mirror handlebar ends that go on the ends of my handlebar/grips, the problem I’m having is the tube on my handlebars are not hollow, so I have to extend the grips out just a bit. Ergon grips are pretty stiff, the plastic at the ends are 1/4 thick on the inner wall. Also didn’t mention this is for a Segway Ninebot Max. I have liquid nails in the garage was thinking about using. Getting desperate lol

[@parktool]

Segways are not our specialty unfortunately.

[@jasonwojcik]

There are no Park Tool rubbing alcohol, compressed air, or hair spray products used in this service video. Calvin disapproves!!! 😆😆😆

[@bullyxc4491]

Parktool. How many N.m. to tighten lock-on grip screw? Please tell me.

[@parktool]

This will vary by grip manufacturer. Somewhere between 2-4NM is typical.

[@NuttyV2]

thumbnail looks like someone is installing a silencer on a handgun hehe.

[@patrickcronin9845]

The end plug is necessary… for years I had a perfectly round scar on my belly and feel lucky. I’ve heard of much worse.

[@niteshades_promise]

i used spit to install grips. one dried and "glued" permanently. other is still wet a year or so later n pulls right off.😩🍻

[@bmxsasa2145]

just the tip? band how did it glue on with spit???

[@barbarianispro2317]

I used water to apply the grip is that okay?

[@parktool]

Yes it is. Just need to be sure it is all dried up before riding.

[@nickseb7091]

"use an isopropyl alcohol to clean the bar"... uses an ethanol alcohol hahah great toturial btw 😁

[@JhunAva]

It gort sore palm. The alcohol did a little help.

[@rogaschuler6971]

Torque wrench for a grip😂💪🏼

[@causten477]

Do you need to use a torque wrench?

[@babemeltzer]

The holes on my handle bar are too small to fit the plugs. What can I do?

[@parktool]

Depending on the plugs, you can often shave some material off from the outside of the plugs with a blade, or you can source some different plugs that do fit.

[@mbg7220]

Hello i have a question. How do u tell what grips will fit my bike. Its a RENTHAL FATBAR V2 31.8 RISE 20 800MM

[@parktool]

Bike grips are all designed around a 22.2mm handlebar. You will not likely see grip companies call this out. The grips you want will fit those bars.

[@mbg7220]

oh okay thank u