REALLY?! How do $90 bicycle grips stack up against $5 grips?

[@raoatv]

As a wise person once said “Don’t buy the cheapest, buy the next cheapest and laugh at the person who bought the most expensive.” - My Dad lol.

[@justacomenter9735]

wise man

[@seattlegrrlie]

I've always believe never buy the cheapest, never buy the most expensive, find the middle with good reviews and try a few things. I mean, if I can try 3x $15 grips to find the one I like I'm still not to $90

[@FluffyFractalshard]

I always aim at the higher middle tier for stuff like a PC, Headphones, a bike or an instrument. This is the range where you get the most value for your money I feel while the gear is also decent enough to handle anything you throw at it and easily can carry you into pro-hood. This would be around 1k for a PC or 3k for a bike for example.

[@TheAxio300]

@@FluffyFractalshard Im a buy a used expensive thing vs a new cheap thing, sometimes the original owner payed for what they got.

[@camdenzymantas5359]

ShinmaRyuu who names their kid “my dad lol”

[@Holden27]

A riding friend of mine just broke 4 ribs and bruised his heart on a crash, and the doctors say that if he didn’t have endcaps he would have likely died as the bars would have gone straight through him. It’s really good of you to alert people of the dangers of no endcaps.

[@mahondom]

Yeah, I genuinely wasn't aware that was a risk. Just ordered some new grips after watching.

[@Fred_the_1996]

Whew

[@bigpapa5896]

People say biking isn't dangerous but I've been doing it since I was like 5 me being 13 I've been in a lot of accidents nothing major.... your freind will get better and be okay

[@sebastiendoucet06]

O no I dont have endcaps on my DJ

[@bigpapa5896]

@donutdoode69 well I wasn't I was just saying I've been in a few crashes

[@brassmnky33]

“If you ride these you might die” “I’m going to continue to ride them on my hardtail”

[@blzt3206]

at sedona lmfao

[@aztakurva7836]

Seth in a nutshell

[@Frennzyy]

At Sedona loooooolll

[@sixgunsal81]

Seth will go the extra mile just for you

[@vale.antoni]

Don't forget! I'll take them to Sedona!

[@chriswatt6835]

Never thought I would be so satisfied with one segment of a video. The man demonstrates safety in a light hearted and appealing way that really gets the message across and has humor to boot, deployed the word core sampled (which warms my heart as an Environmental major) in a novel way (which is part of the humor above), and made a potato cannon as the icing on the cake. well done sir. color me impressed.

[@skyecinnie]

oh brother we got ourselves a chatterbox

[@chriswatt6835]

@hardfreakingjohnathan oh that somehow ruffled your feathers? do you know what they say about mean spirited comments? Oh that's right, pardon me, feelings other than yours don't matter to people like you. If the above bothers you, get your priorities checked, and maybe your head while you are at it. Next time keep your ill intentions to yourself. If you have nothing constructive to add, say nothing at all.

[@skyecinnie]

@@chriswatt6835 using elevated vocabulary doesn't signify that you're on any level above anyone else, it shows you want everyone to think so, taking the high road leads back down.

[@chriswatt6835]

@hardfreakingjohnathan are you kidding me? what the fuck are you on that you need to turn a simple, positive comment into an attempt to seem "better than everyone else", into an ego statement? do you hear how ridiculous you sound? news flash, it's a projection of YOURSELF. what on Earth gives you idea that I was trying to be "above everyone else"? Why do you have to be so rude and disparaging? seriously grow the fuck up and get something better to do. Your petty shit is not welcome here.

[@Martin-xh1hd]

​@@skyecinnieusing a more refined vocabulary does imply a superiority over others. Your response suggests that you may feel self-conscious about your inability to communicate effectively. I noticed your attempt to employ "big words" in your response, but the overall effect is one of confusion and discomfort for the reader.

[@JonnyJonvilleJonathan]

I'm REALLY digging this second channel. It brings me back to the old days of seths bike hacks. Good shit man!

[@veronicagilbert660]

Jonny Jonville Jonathan totally agree. Feel like this is more original SBH, and some the building should be on Berm Peak channel & not SBH.

[@jeffcivjeep7]

This two channel fad youtubers are doing makes no sense to me. There's no reason why this can't be on the original.

[@jeffcivjeep7]

@@Shawn-wt4kh without even looking I'm guessing Alex lol

[@Jeff_Green]

KiGrind I think it’s because it’s slightly lower quality then the SBH videos.

[@shtdontstank]

@@jeffcivjeep7 It's so they can make more money which is not a bad thing. Also as Seth said when he first started this channel these videos have a different "vibe" that doesn't fit with the other channel.

[@tylerdarnell6092]

Day 15 of quarantine: I just watched a man review bicycle grips. I have not ridden a bike in several years.

[@zigzach8330]

Tyler Darnell hahaha

[@t00lbox]

Lol

[@petervanreijn6184]

I fell off my bike yesterday 😂

[@zeukrox9929]

@@petervanreijn6184 you alr after that?

[@carlosbarragan6729]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL

[@genoorrino905]

Seth, we love the unscripted version. I had no clue that you’re basically a comedian. Keep up the good work!

[@ass2mouthallday]

Geno Orrino Easy there with the comedian shit

[@naregfarhadian2182]

ass2mouthallday 😂

[@Geetarman69420]

Future President nice spelling. Hope you win the presidential election. 🖕

[@CoffeeKYA]

Simp

[@MissEmveeOnTheBeat]

Is it normal to get callus from bike grips?

[@thecount1001]

what's interesting is that Seth's reviews carry a lot of weight. Revgrips have modified some of their components and are now easier to install. i've said it before and i'll say it again. they are only really valuable if you ride really rough trails. that's where they shine.

[@mrcool-qi9rq]

I respectfully demand a video where Seth tests potatos as grips.

[@squidwardtortillini8816]

Ok I’m interested

[@Lysergic_]

agreed

[@exgenica]

Installation tool = spud "launcher" at 100psi. (word "launcher" used to avoid saying the horrible "G" word on youtube which might get removed).

[@1nvisible1]

*I was fully expecting Seth to recommend DIY potato grips and already trying to figure out how to hide my potato-stained hands from my wife on days I skip work to go mountain biking without telling her.*

[@motox6857]

I watched this to see him use them but he didn’t 😢

[@gabrielcarvalhogcr]

Grips: 10$ Box: 5$ End cap:5$ Sticker: 70$

[@michaelhorner4011]

Price of your grip falling apart while you slide off your grips and face plant it.....priceless!

[@gabrielcarvalhogcr]

@@michaelhorner4011 ahaha lol

[@franzvicsandoval5432]

Don't forget about the tuning washers

[@gabrielcarvalhogcr]

@@franzvicsandoval5432 of course

[@ImmaSteamRoller]

they're actually pretty sweet. my go to before was ODI ruffians. and they're a small local company for me.

[@SubversionGarage]

In my BMX days we used hair spray to slide grips on. Once dry, the spray held the grips well

[@TheKazzerscout]

Yep, always did this too with BMX grips. Gettting them off to replace later on was a nightmare though.

[@BenDover-yy6pd]

I do this on my mountain bike 😂

[@RainytheNB]

WD-40 works too

[@GamerG-uq8mw]

Your acting like BMX isn’t a thing anymore lol

[@vu.1x]

@@GamerG-uq8mw He said in HIS bmx days...

[@carraig042]

Been using Rev Grips for about two years with zero issues. Helps with arm numbness/pain, last a good amount of time before the sleeve needs replaced, and does very good for glove less riding. Last fall they came out with new rubber grommets that is one piece. Much easier installation.

[@ericnocek]

I know I am late to the game on the response. I totally agree with your statement. For a guy that has not treated his body so well over the years from MTB, Skiing, and just general male stupidity these grips are a game changer. I have pretty bad arthritis in many parts of my body most notably in my hands. These grips can definitely extend my ride and make me more comfortable. 3 years on 2 bikes and not a mechanical problem that wasn't from wear and tear.

[@cf6174]

I see those brake lever grips you reviewed a while ago 👀

[@jacobgercken1284]

Back in the hack shack

[@wolfendenracing2826]

Chase Flanagan lol

[@talonforeman1254]

Chase Flanagan me too 😂

[@JohnnyWhoLoLsFirst]

and now the kids are making fun of that

[@squintgarage]

I have had mine for like a year now. They have no business being that comfortable😂

[@DaveCM]

When I was a kid (I am 50), the trick to get grips onto the bars was to steal my mom's Aqua net and spray it into the grips. They would slide on easy and then the hairspray would dry and be a little sticky to help hold them. There were no locking grips back then, so any help was appreciated.

[@pex3]

this is the go to at bmx shops

[@s2000.]

Brake cleaner also works well.

[@exgenica]

@@s2000. Doesn't brake cleaner dissolve the plastics used in these grips? What is the LONG TERM effect?

[@s2000.]

@@exgenica Long term there is no difference because it evaporates in about 30sec. Works fine for me.

[@shanegarrett4550]

David Mansfield right, and put a nickel in it to stop the bar from cutting through the end

[@awesomeattic]

Funny story about bar ends. I was riding and washed out my front wheel. The bar end went right into my sternum. I ended up with an outline of the ODI symbol from the bar end

[@sebastiendoucet06]

awesomeattic people at the pool be like

[@awesomeattic]

@AmbientVibes that ending sounds sinister, like the ambulance still has him hahah

[@evandalton6145]

Ya I had the same thing happened to me when I was younger

[@arush.27]

awesomeattic what does fall out mean and we’re u doing trails

[@ashbridgeprojects6916]

You should send that to ODI for marketing purposes. It's like a tattoo of your life being saved...

[@sour_coleslaw9095]

Is it just me or do all of you guys love when Seth wears his jacket and sends it and it flies in the wind

[@Robotomy101]

yeah baby

[@chris.cantwell]

I have a scar on the palm of my hand from getting potatoe’d on a bar end when I was 10yrs old. 30yrs later it’s still about 3/4” long. Good reminder to use quality grips/bar ends.

[@nickhuff90]

Chris Cantwell damn lets see a picture

[@chewser117]

I remember seeing the video of the dude who took a bar straight through his femoral artery, it was enough to convince me to run bar ends.

[@sassmate8793]

The potato in the thumbnail is the only reason I clicked on this video, I don’t rlly care about bikes or their grips but man that potato got me intrigued 😂

[@Skylersteel]

sass Mate potato chaser

[@rhyssatterfield7487]

I thought he was gonna use it as a grip

[@nielsie86]

Rhys Satterfield same here man same here! I really would like to see the video on that one.. potato bike grip, cheap vs organic potatoes

[@Bishjosh2109]

you fackin druggo

[@sassmate8793]

@vade whatre you talkin abeet

[@Josh-kj9un]

anyone notice Seth still has the grips for his brakes

[@bobcrane8783]

Wasn’t that like a year ago, and he said it was an experiment.

[@viktornordmark5856]

I bought a pair my self after I saw that video and the are actually extremely comfortable

[@chrisdurant19]

Which video is this from?

[@bobcrane8783]

Christopher Durant a product review from around a year ago

[@chrisdurant19]

@@bobcrane8783 can you remember which product?

[@fraserchristian2690]

watching this now, knowing that Seth now has revgrips on his fully customized hardtail, is like a true character arc and I absolutely love it

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

"Kevin broke it" Not the first or last time we'll hear that.

[@ericliebert5260]

I am pretty sure it had nothing to do with Kevin. I think the product is designed poorly. I had the same problem.

[@markhudson8377]

@@ericliebert5260 Sorry to disagree with you but the product isn't poorly designed, I should know as I have 2 sets. 1st time I put them on they were a faff and I didn't do the clamps tight enough, tiny tweak more with the Allen key and they have been perfect ever since. I would say that this is what happened when Kevin rode the bike. It gets much easier setting them up once you get your head around the design, I can add or remove the tuning washers in around 2 mins.

[@jonas6471]

Who's puppy is this😍 Your's/Dramas or Kevin's?

[@BermPeakExpress]

Jonas Elstner That’s Drama’s little brother! More info on Oscar to come

[@alexp2398]

@@BermPeakExpress Bikes are cool and all but they should maybe take a back seat to Drama and Oscar

[@positiivi_teme]

@@BermPeakExpress and the oscar from the drama goes to.... 🥁 🥁 🥁

[@quicheboy5971]

Thelacan lmao😂

[@Anderson_999]

That is one seriously cute little puppy, he's tiny. Glad you got another one, unfortunately Drama won't be with you guys forever

[@ColtenMallow]

I've been using rev grips for a year now. I love them! They are hard to install, but I've never had mine come loose.

[@MillerRL96]

Same

[@chipandpete]

Ditto. The price and installation are ridiculous, but I love em, and replacement grip pieces are reasonable after initial purchase. I feel better that seth struggled more then me installing them😂

[@Cassienope]

I used these for awhile. Went to Moab with them. And overall they are decent. The grip was a little hard for my hands though and that's what I noticed the most. Best luck so far is with the Red Monkey ergonomic silicone grips.

[@OTBkid]

I don't know a single Kevin that isn't a bit of a goon

[@BOMEISTER2000]

Coming from pro scooter parts, our industry has paved our own direction for how grips are made. Frankly, I think it will be a trend that catches on with MTB too a little bit, perhaps more in hot areas like mine. I've already seen more grips like scooter grips being thrown on mountain bikes. The mechanics at the bike shop were so surprised with my Tilt Continental grips. They said it's the best pair they have ever felt in their life. We don't ride scooters with gloves. Yet we suffer quite harsh hits to the hands compared to BMX due to small wheels with hard rubber. For this reason companies in the Scooter industry have made increasingly thicker and softer grips. For example the Ethic grips are one of the thickest pairs of grips I have ever seen myself. Back in the days ODI introduced the super softy grips just for scooter riders. I've found the optimal setup for comfort and grip and I highly recommend other riders give it a go. I used very thick, soft high quality scooter grips like the Tilt or Ethic grips, and a very thin pair of Polyurethane Dipped Gloves (about $2 a pop). The result is a grip/glove system that is very simple, economical, lighter and most importantly far more comfortable in the heat due to the very thin gloves you can now use without suffering strain and bruises on your hands (thanks to the super soft scooter grips) Give it a go, and I am sure you will no regret it! Edit: Also, from an engineering perspective, we are looking at a vastly simpler system to make. Bike grips and gloves are typically over-complicated and perhaps that's a bit of an anti-pattern in my opinion.

[@ReedoAce]

Wow thanks for the advice! I never considered ‘scooter grips’.. are handlebars all the same standard size to fit grips? Bmx, motorbike, bicycle, scooter..

[@leochiang6659]

this comment is so helpful

[@BNack]

We all know Seth’s wearing that jacket unzipped so it looks like a cape

[@chrischris4783]

Yeah I thought so too 😂

[@gooseincitypark]

It makes you go faster, it's science

[@mahaelluri6825]

Lol

[@mahaelluri6825]

@@gooseincitypark double lol

[@bradley2042]

Lol yeah

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

$90 is a joke though. There is a middle ground that’s always worked perfectly

[@iopusor]

Its a robbery tbh. I rather get 3.5 DMR deathgrips for the same amount

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

Jonas exactly! No need to fix what isn’t broken imo

[@iopusor]

@@thetrailtrawler2602 Indeed. No need to over complicate and overprice grips

[@thetrailtrawler2602]

Brayden Gilbertson i really don’t like movement in grips at all I come from BMX background so I’m used to everything feeling solid

[@iopusor]

@Brayden Gilbertson I get that they can feel amazing but im having a hard time justifying 90 dollars on something I will wear out on 1-2 weeks tops

[@keylangraham8876]

I have had the Revgrips on my MTB for about 3 years and I absolutely love them. I'm not a hard core rider by any stretch, but they are very comfortable and they look great. The install can be a little meticulous but I've not had them come loose or break yet. They are worth every penny.

[@Benini916]

I like how honest you are in your reviews and not biased be it sponsored or not.

[@Jack_Sin_Schlussel]

I’ve been riding with revgrips for 2 years now. They are a pain to install at first, but I have not had any problems with it falling apart like what happened to you. I’ve got aluminum bars and really cranked them down when installing. I also should mention I got the $60 version which doesn’t come with “tuning washers” and cool colors, but the mechanics are the same. I feel that the grips are directed more towards downhill and long rides. Please please please try them at a DH park to se just how good they are with braking bumps

[@MotoRacerGC]

Same here. I've been racing DH with them for a few years now and I couldn't be happier with them.

[@bigslacker666]

Thanks for reviewing those! I just ripped the end off on grip on my enduro bike and had heard a few glowing reviews on the revgrips. Have to say I'm intrigued, enough to experiment myself!

[@powerfister69]

Definitely fair to the REV grips considering you're still giving them a long term review. You should also include a quick long term review of the Kevin grips at some point.

[@annebieber2817]

Great video and thank you so much for addressing the importance of covering the bar ends. A friend of mine actually got “core sampled” as you put it. Safety first!

[@judechandler5102]

I love this new seth. So much energy! Keep it up guys! you deserve a knighthood for services to biking

[@Pointsnapremovecap]

"gonna get core sampled" Seth 2020

[@berticusmaximus00]

Seth's thumbnails: P O T A E T O E

[@TALLPaul67X]

Spell check?

[@randomdude1177]

Holyshit was that attack on Titan reference

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Dan Quayle spellcheck app engaged!

[@squaller9254]

P O T Æ T O E

[@theredspoon1763]

Btw: if you have slip-on grips with no locking mechanism use hairspray on the handlebars, where the grips are supposed to go. Makes them stick like glue and prevents them from slipping around in wet conditions or when too much force is applied...

[@lokmtb8503]

The Revgrips are so good for reducing arm pump and fatigue. I feel like you would need to do a longer run on them to notice the difference. I really appreciate them the most when I'm riding at a downhill park. The Race series is only $59 and no hyperbole at all they are the most bang for the buck upgrade that I've made to my bike. You don't have to replace the whole system. You can buy replacement grips for $25 when they wear out. If you ride areas with a lot of rocks, shale, brake bumps, or long downhill runs and you get arm pump / arm fatigue they're worth the upgrade.

[@JakesBiking]

I am really enjoying these longer videos. Sunday’s and Friday’s are the best days of the week.

[@wow6704]

Same Seth love them

[@symmetricon1982]

I almost exclusively ride bike park and the RevGrips have basically saved my hands from a weird pain that I'd get that runs from my pinky and ring finger down the outside of my hands. And I've never had them come loose.

[@Mo-_-Sly]

Revgrips are amazing! Once you buy a full set, you buy rebuild kits that give you new bushings, washers, ends, and sleeves. I really do love these things

[@Marshn]

2:26 Seth: "Lastly we have *a potato* " *Dramatic music continues*

[@braydenrudin7104]

Dear God...

[@aaronhowe3523]

I've had revgrips for about 18 months now and love them. I've never had them come apart like that but I am using ally bars and have tightened them more than the 1.5nm. They definitely helped with arm pump over long rough terrain but then everyone is different so what works for some won't work for others.

[@realkilju]

Rev grip ad bot

[@nrbeaniebyxnrsalins9760]

How to put on a grip: Twist it, pull it, bop it

[@EricFB]

YES!

[@demonsage4893]

Bop it, twist it, pull it, nrr

[@plink.........]

twist it Twist it Twist it

[@jamesmchugo9422]

About the grips and putting them on. We use to spray a little cheap hair spray on the bar and slid them right on. The hair spray dries and actually helped hold them in place.

[@remymetailler]

Grips is the most important point of contact with your bike with pedals when riding down the hill. One components I would never try to save money on is my grips. Good grip = faster and more fun.

[@xdriftkingxscotland.8990]

☝️ 🤩. Remy

[@ingridveldhuizen5874]

What grips do you ride an recommend remy?? Ps youre awesome

[@remymetailler]

Ingrid Veldhuizen I ride the Ergon GE1 Regular most of the time. They are awesome. Well designed, comfortable. Everyone who has a pair loves then

[@ingridveldhuizen5874]

@@remymetailler thanks! Il will check them out. I need new ones really bad

[@asianR53]

I think pedals or tires are more important, you don't want to slip off your pedal, that's hurts😬

[@sequoia78]

I’ve used my Revgrips for 3 years, and I love them. I used to get numbness and tingling in my pinkies after 20 miles or less, and now I can ride all day with no numbness or pain. They were a total nightmare to install, and I have recurring nightmares about having to do it again, but once they were installed correctly, with the proper amount of cushion (I went with middle of the range), they have been hassle free for hundreds of miles. Would I recommend to my friends to pay $90 for these? Only if they are also experiencing hand pain that there is no better solution for. I think they work especially well for older riders who don’t like wearing gloves, as they add that extra cushion that even the thinnest gloves provide. I can’t wait to see your long-term review.

[@keirfarnum6811]

You can also get gloves with gel in them to help with pain.

[@Adrian_Lewis_Fretz]

my left ring finger always gets tingly but i dont have money to burn, do you think it's worth it? @brandonrothaughe

[@tylertomasko]

I use a set of Revgrips on my endro bike. I love them, I've never had a issue with mine. Literally set 'em and forget 'em. I have them because of a youth wrist injury that would be aggravated with similar lock-ons. These have made all the difference and lets me keep riding longer.

[@AC-sr3pb]

I’ve run Rev for a full season in Whistler bike park. There is no going back. The reduction in hand/arm pump and pain over long park days and a whole season is noticeably awesome.

[@REGNARTS00]

When I was a kid, I experienced that metal bar end-had a circle scare for life!

[@no-lo-se]

Ive got a circular scar on my upper lip nearly 15 years later, metal bar end dont play

[@hlmc00]

same here

[@cup_and_cone]

I got 8 stitches in my knee when I was a kid from it. Bars twisted up and my knee met the bar's end.

[@BikeSleepRepeat]

Not surprised Kevin broke them after what he did to your work bench 😂

[@akeemlong6317]

The end cap importance tip was informative to me, as I've had a missing one for a while and thought of it as no big deal. Thanks and I just discovered the great channel you have. Thanks.

[@RollingShutter]

"Without bar ends, you're going to get core sampled every single time." Nearly spit out my food in my mouth. Super funny joke but this is a pretty serious issue. A friend of mine lost one of his kidneys because of a missing bar end.

[@noahgremmert5320]

Woah wait, he lost a kidney? Did he like get punched super hard with it and it popped it or did his bars go all the way through and punctured it?

[@johnpaulmartincic1194]

I've been riding with the Rev Grips for 2 years (2,500+mi) since I got them at the Sedona MTB Festival and I really love them. I haven't had any trouble installing them and the suspension in them really helps since I have a hardtail and ride every trail I can find. At the festival this year i'm going to replace the actual rubber grips since I want to try the medium size and those will be $25. The cool thing is that if you need to replace something, you only need to buy the individual part you need.

[@frankthetankricard]

I've been using grips strikingly similar to the $5 grips tested in this video. The stuff I buy costs about 7 or 8 dollars has a diamond pattern instead but the overall construction is the same. I can tell you for a fact that those are also modular. There's a core plastic piece with the rubber overmolding on the outside. These are the pieces that contact your bars and your hands. Then there are two clamps that fit perfectly on each end and pinch the grips to the bar and a separate bar end to plug the death hole. You can certainly buy these parts separately as well. But you won't bother looking for them because the entire package is cheap to begin with. Might as well replace everything and have them look brand new without scratches and dirt. As for the Rev Grips, the price compared to the materials and complexity is ridiculous no matter how you look at it. That said, if they provide enough value for you then that's great and keep using them. I feel like they can only be targeted at a really small audience. I would never want suspension in my grips. Same goes for my bars actually. I just want suspension in my suspension and my body can handle the rest. I want the bike to feel rock solid without play or flex in any components, this is what gives me confidence. I could never trust this design on a downhill ride. Those tiny rubber spacers installed on the ends are the only thing connecting your hands to the bars. That feels insane to me.

[@realkilju]

I call bs

[@TheLoamCourierMTB]

No to be a prick, but the “cool thing” about replacing collars and stuff, literally any decent set of double ended lock ons allow you to do that. Odi’s are a fraction of the cost and they’re fully rebuildable, Superstar Components also used to offer grips where you could swap out your collars etc. It’s no a unique feature, companies have been doing it for years. Definitely not worth the $90 price tag, get yourself a set of DMR Deathgrips or ODI Ruffians at a quarter of the price and spend the rest on a set of tyres etc. I know what I’d rather do with my money. 🤷‍♂️

[@Fred_the_1996]

I've had some cHiNeSe 2€ grips on my cruiser and after 5000km they still work just fine. Not that I bunny hop or take them to trails or anything like that, but still...

[@MrJamesLuz]

I have revgrips on my carbon bars on a hard tail and they have never moved like the Kevin test. I even used them racing the Dirty30. Shout out to the RevGrips dudes they are local to San Diego and shred like the best of us. No I did not buy rev grips just because they are local to me, I got them because they work really good in super technical rough stuff and I’m an idiot who refuses to ride full suspension. Oh and because they are rebuildable, the cost of them goes down the longer you use them (compared to the number of Raceface half Nelson’s I bought in a 3 year span)

[@pimpspeed02]

Seth brother, I run the REVgrips on my bikes and the first time I installed them on my enduro the grips came loose on a downhill run. I ended up losing a shock absorbing insert on the trail. Tightened it up and replaced it when i got home. Definitely needs to be tighter than what the manufacturer recommends but once I got it dialed in, I love the way it feels. I have it on my hard tail also and these definitely work for me! Cheers to another great video.

[@bennyisabeast812]

Just to let everyone know I brought ZTTO grips and they wor though in a week

[@arnaldoalegria2209]

I have them for like a year

[@xylerkajiyama7544]

How did they perform?

[@bobsnabby2298]

..and you break the 90$ grips in first run.

[@DualDesertEagle]

I've had my 2 pairs of ZTTO grips for almost a year now and on my everyday bike they still hold up pretty well so far, but I don't use that bike for much more than commuting. On my Dirt Jumper I had clearly visible signs of wear after about 2 weeks and after 1 season I had the first flat spots on them. Now that I've spent some time riding again the flat spots have become pretty big and I've ordered replacement grips. I'll keep using the ZTTO grips on my everyday bike but not anymore in my Dirt Jumper.

[@TheDacane]

When installing any kind of slip on grips, I recommend using cheap hairspray. It will lubricate them and make them easy to install when wet, and dry sticky. That should eliminate the twisting you get from slip on grips.

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

@RollinRat Just cut them off when they're worn out. Probably need some fine steel wool or wet'n'dry to clean the paint off the bar though...

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

@RollinRat Your bar (like your seatpost and your cranks & bottom bracket) need to be strong if you're riding seriously off-road, but a the end of the day you pay your money & make your choice. I like stuff to be light, but I think it was Tom Ritchey who said "Strong, light & cheap, pick two." I don't like carbon components in critical areas, you don't get any warning in the case of catastrophic failure. Metal components tend to give a bit before they fail outright. I'll sacrifice a certain amount of weight for peace of mind. My only issue with lock-on grips is mostly to do with my own cack-handedness (and the cheapness of the clamping bolts on some offerings). Old-fashioned slip-on grips work well if you put them on right, though I'm not sure I'd be happy with the cheapest ones out there (the more expensive ones tend to be made of better material that is grippier). End of the day you get what you pay for. Still balk at $90 for a pair of grips though.....

[@marcusguerra4212]

Day I’m not even sure anymore of quarantine: I have officially watched every single bike hack video, on every source available. I am DYING for the day you allow people to ride Berm Peak. It has, and will always be a dream of mine to ride with you and Alex.

[@TheTacticalTbag]

How are you holding up 😅

[@marconotplayinn8015]

How are you holding up 😅

[@leeofthevoid]

How are you holding up 😅

[@goontt4826]

how are you holding up😅

[@alg3n320]

How are you holding up 😅

[@adrnln_jnke]

Seth, I have been running the Revgrips for a year now. I really like them, have very good grip and leave me with less hand and arm pump after very challenging DH runs. They are mounted on a Ibis Ripmo. Yes, they were a PITA to install and set up. but once setup to how I liked, GREAT grips. I HAVE NEVER had them come apart while riding or forcing them to move. BTW, Love the new puppy!

[@y.a100]

@@judechandler5102 mind your own wallet, everyone spends what they can and wants, he also said he have arm pump so maybe he payed the extra in mind that they might help him ride longer without getting pain.

[@OhSeaann]

Reece Wilson was using the to good effect on the world cup circuit

[@vwgtiron]

I have 2 sets. The difference in comfort was worth the price of admission.

[@BermPeakExpress]

I’m gonna try them and give an honest long term review. I have a set of picks in my shop that Snapon makes for $70, and people say I should just buy a set of Craftsman ones for $20. Who am I to judge what people choose to spend their money on?

[@ericbarkhurst2951]

I as well have been running Revgrips for almost 2 years. Not one problem... I have replaced just the grip part 3 times though. I also bought the version without the washers (I think they are like 50 bucks). Highly recommend them. I can also vouch for their support - sent me a bunch of extra screws when I stripped one and laid my bike down. Just make sure to tighten the ends more than Seth did.....hands are not sore after long runs and I never have arm pump - I broke my wrist twice when I was younger and I do think these help. I tried going back to regular grips twice for about a month each. Both times when I put the Revgrips back on it was a huge difference. Ride them for a few weeks, then switch to your old grips then switch back. They are pretty amazing in my opinion. Plus a USA company - and machined here.

[@kbeightyseven]

From my bmx days , hairspray works wonders, it makes a normal rubber grip easy to slide on, then when it dries they are glued on, usually cheaper and nicer grips with out lock ons

[@FiniteBlu]

"Don't get hurt, *laughs* Go fast, Don't crash" *Pulls off* That is a mindset I hope to have when doing any motorsports or biking.

[@mrjustin5481]

I have the 34mm Rev Grips and absolutely love them would never go back!

[@X_Squared_X]

I love RevGrips! I can literally do full park days from open to close because of them.

[@Speakerator]

screw the grips - what's up with the new puppy? 😍

[@lesleyzimmerman5114]

IKR? Drama 2.0?

[@dylancondell9459]

At what point in the video is the puppy 🐶 can’t find him

[@harkrits.nagpal6505]

@@dylancondell9459 lat few seconds

[@Loepert_]

@@dylancondell9459 all the way at the end

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

That’s the new performance upgraded puppy that came with the Revgrips!

[@george9lives]

Working on a bike with my 10 year old daughter (thanks for the inspiration Seth) bought some cheep lock on grips and added rubber door stops to the end of the handlebars to protect the grips. Perfect fit and allows the bike to be laid on the ground so no need for a nasty bike stand. I'll try to Instagram a photo to you for your approval. 👍

[@michaelburgess6615]

I run Rev grips and love them. Have them on my bike for over a year with no issues.

[@realkilju]

Rev grip advertising bot

[@dirtbagjoe9884]

I'd rock the $5 grips. I run sram lock on grips, found them on Amazon or like $20 if memory serves. Great video Seth!!!!

[@VAX1970]

I put my grips on with women's hairspray, it has a mild gluing effect and lasts! You can add thin zip ties to the cheap grips to keep them in place also.

[@VAX1970]

@RollinRat How do grips get wet inside? Mine have been on for years, and i ride in all conditions. Just choose a good quality spray, it's effectively lacquer.

[@ZeroGHome24]

Please Please do more of these reviews 🙏 you're very captivating and interesting to listen to. Never thought I'd have the patience to listen to a 20min review on grips. Ergon/DMR/ODI perfect for me 👌

[@ratapolwaitayangkoon1483]

Loved my revgrips, but I only felt the real benefits on really rough or long ride days. For most riding they felt just like a good set of grips.

[@manbearpig2164]

Your buddy walks up and destroyed the expensive ones, I was laughing so hard

[@ronaldvanderveen9148]

I freaking love this new channel

[@MrPenobe]

I bought the second ones you used, Lock on for $5 different grip pattern, But they work great on my ATV and I rip through trails with it all the time. They're great.

[@mvandosh6961]

Seth I have been riding RevGrips for years. I love them, they take some of the vibrations out. I usually put the shock absorbing inserts in the end cap first then slide them on. Takes me about 15 minutes to put both on. And I don’t use the Torque recommendations. You should check out their new stem. Built in GoPro mount and bell.

[@ogden99]

Reece Wilson the Trek rider, used to ride revgrips on Commencal so I think they might be OK for more than 'light XC'.

[@aslanfuller655]

I seriously thought it was “grips VS potatoes”

[@dylanbikesthings3633]

It pretty much was haha

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

I was looking forward to seeing some potato grips, oh well...

[@DaddyM7MD]

Me too i thought he was gonna put the potato on the bar 😂 i saw The Thumb Nail.

[@90salvarez]

A trick my mentor taught me that would work perfect for rubber grips is use hairspray as a lubricant and then it will dry tacky when it’s on so it won’t come loose

[@wow6704]

Never seen a puppy so cute, how does drama feel about his little bro

[@SeteNove]

WOW same here. I was wondering if I missed a new dog announcement. Super cute pup

[@coffeecuprobot2802]

Really enjoyed this video! The expensive grips are just way to complicated for my tastes. Also... where’s the video about the new puppy? He’s dam adorable

[@joecantello]

I've been running the Rev Grips on all three of my bikes for over 9 months and absolutely love them. I've got a buggered scaphoid from too many breakages and they really help. Never had an issue with them falling apart and I regularly ride DH tracks which kills lots of components.

[@mtbbro5628]

I have to say this is the best channel on KZbin

[@reubenvandendool]

Revgrips are designed to reduce arm pump, so for me they work well and I hate running any other standard lock on grips

[@wesleetrout]

Seth: Read entire document before installation. Seth: I’m gonna go ahead and do that. Also Seth: I can already tell this is useless information 😂😂😂

[@scottmurphy3011]

ran these for 3 years and never had a problem easily the best grips I've ever ridden... think its user error

[@timtuckercom]

Might be worth an updated video to revisit the install using the new elastomers -- unlike the old method of 4 little pieces that you need to cut out, it's all one piece now and goes much faster. As a note, if you really want extra security against the grips separating if they do loosen, you can put a locking collar from a cheap pair of grips inboard of the inner collar. (You could also do the same with any pair of locking grips, actually).

[@ivanvarela3215]

Oh wow, very good to know!

[@andrewrockwell1086]

RevGrips are awesome - I have no idea how yours came apart! I've had mine on for 2 years with no iddues!

[@gurjeetsinghsondh7456]

19:44 Was that little drama 😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@dill-pickle7130]

puppy!!!!

[@brian_simmons_]

Dude I love my revgrips, definitely an installation issue, mine have never slipped and I really tried

[@stubillit3009]

Yep..me too..I have had em for 2 years..never had a problem..very soft grips..I love em!!

[@mtbmully8756]

Same deal here. Been on them for two years and they've never moved. They're also a huge help if you've got hand/wrist fatigue/pain on long rides.

[@Chance57]

Waste of money

[@jefftormey]

Brian Simmons love mine too. Got them for Christmas two years ago and never had any issue. Installation takes time, but working on a bike is also fun. Don’t know why he had such an issue with it. Totally worth it in my book.

[@julienthibeault8597]

the trails I ride and jumps I take sorry I don't have to try them if they have movments its no no ...if your wrists hurt and need to be unstable on yourhandle bar I really don't get how that would help.i have many boxing fractures in my right hand and do not think they would love to be unstable . but it is me . to all their own solutions . and 90 dollars way too much . rubber tends to wear down in around a year when you have sandpaper hands like mine or gloves on all the time im sure ill get those to wear down as well . softer grip equals faster wear .. harder grips equals unwearable but as well very uncomfortable as well .

[@andrewsalazar4955]

If you get all the way down to my comment. Here ya go, I’ve had revgrips for years. Install is tedious. But who doesn’t mind a few min in the garage wrenching on the bike. The revgrips are LEGIT and WORTH IT. I was skeptical before owning them. Well worth it! I’m 6’0 200 lbs and consider myself an intermediate rider that lives descents. These grips do help damp vibrations. The 1st time I rode with them it was definitely different, But 3-4 rides in and I won’t own a bike without them.

[@da_manss]

did I just watch a guy review 3 sets of grips for 20 minutes

[@greyman8695]

Ha, I watched him rearrange his garage last week.

[@Hemens]

Loving the videos! been watching for 4 years now

[@bodiemartyak691]

Me too!

[@eatsomebread3907]

Hemens huh, that’s weird. It’s hard to watch someone for four years when you join KZbin 2 years ago 🤔

[@eatsomebread3907]

A G seems fishy

[@Hemens]

@@eatsomebread3907 what a stupid comment, the channel im on rn was made for my own content creation. Is a guy not allowed to make a new account?

[@eatsomebread3907]

Hemens chill, just seems weird your “bragging” like that

[@AmericusMaximus]

What about ergonomic grips that flatten at the palm? I would like to see them evaluated.

[@tihs87]

still need those grips evaluate? they are BS. fix your body ergonomy and you wont have any palm problem to address

[@ryanduchaine3994]

My grips just shit the bed... went to Walmart for a quick fix, the ONLY ones they had was the flat palm grips... I'll be taking them off as soon the revgrips arrive lol. They just feel weird

[@_BlueCollarGamer]

This has been interesting! I always thought bar ends were to keep dirt and moisture out of the inside of your bars... but hell... stopping your bars from taking a core sample right out of your side seems like a much better purpose and much more useful.

[@aederfamily9538]

so i race on a mtb team and we had a race at highland and one day my coach told me that a kid who i race against had to get helivaced to the hospoital because he got impailed with his bars.

[@dakotathompson4806]

I have a pair of rev grips and I love them

[@micah7492]

"You're gunna get core sampled" That one got me lol

[@doctordev97]

A tip I learned from a scooter boy for installing non locking grips, use hairspray as a lubricant. It lets it slide a lot like the alcohol, but after it dries it acts as an adhesive preventing the grips from becoming loose later on.

[@mtbboy1993]

Revgrips support is great: first time when there was inserts, those things you have to cut out, they sent me those, plus spares, and a set of spare sleeves(the grip it self). that's great support.

[@BMagPH]

That should be expected for a 90 buck grips.

[@mtbboy1993]

@RollinRat if that works for you why not. I haven't tried them, how long do the last?

[@mtbboy1993]

@RollinRat so you speculate you might be on 2 pair in two years, if that's true that would be a very long lasting grip.

[@mtbboy1993]

@RollinRat I dont know what you mean by: ''END the world banking system!!''

[@mtbboy1993]

@RollinRat what? I am not a victim of anything, now, so you mean I am a victim of inflation?

[@maclarenstevenson]

When you see the brake grips still there lol

[@Cl3verify]

The zittos, you can have them with accent colors on the metal part on aliexpress for dirt cheap. I've been using them for ages. Nice and cheap :)

[@AnthonyIlstonJones]

With the non lock on grips I find the best method is to make sure the handlebar is clean, then spray the inside of the grip with the cheapest extra hold hairspray you can find - the grip will slide on easily, then you have to leave it a while to dry (anywhere from one hour to one day, depending on temperature). The grips should be completely solidly fixed to the bar, takes an enormous amount of force to move them normally (or a narrow screwdriver & some teflon spray lube, they'll be straight off no messing).