Incorrect fit (or ergonomics) on your bicycle can even change from just having riding discomfort into having a sharp pain.  Pain is no way to enjoy your bike ride.  Bike Fit is about focusing on the person, not the bike.  Having handlebar grips that are shaped like your hands and angled correctly make riding your bicycle a comfortable experience.

As stated by the Ergon Company

“Our aim is to develop products that offer the best ergonomics for cyclists, which combine the best scientific principles with the practicality of real world usage. The performance of Ergon products is tested in scientific laboratory studies, on the test rigs of the technical institutes and just as importantly with blood, sweat and tears in everyday use or on the World Cup race circuit. Cycling press editorials, international design awards and numerous victories in the toughest race conditions in the world confirm that Ergon is on the cutting edge of cycling”

Said more simply - Ergon Grips are just plain comfortable – period! 

The type of bicycles that Ergon Grips will fit are any adult bike with a flat or semi flat handlebar.  Styles of bikes that usually have this type of handlebars are Mountain, Hybrid, Comfort and Urban.  Ergon Grips are available with (shown on the left) or without barends (shown above).  The grips come in regular and gripshift lengths.  There are primarily two sizes as well.  Large for larger hands and small for more petite hands.

Do your hands and forearms a favour and upgrade to Ergon Grips.  You will thank me each time you ride your bike. 

Let me know if you would like us to talk about any other areas of discomfort you may be experiencing while riding your bicycle, etc and we will try to address it for you in a future post.