Sunlite Road Foam Grip 4 Piece Set, 10 SPD

Works fine. Buy it. I used it for my Airdyne.

Using on handlebar extensions. Recommend you install as follows: Mix a drop of dishwashing detergent in a cup of water. Holding your hand over one opening, pour the mixture into the other opening. Hold your hands over both openings and swish the mixture around. With a bucket under the handlebar to catch the liquid, pour the mixture out of the grip onto the metal handlebar. Then, slide the grip on. This is how I install golf grips and it works great hear also. The soap will dry and not be an issue when ready to use. I had to cut these to fit, but they are staying in place and are very comfortable. would recommend.

I purchased these for a road bike but I didn't use them. They sat in the garage for a year. I purchased a new fat bike and the grips were very hard rubber causing hand discomfort. I discovered the foam grips unopened and decided to cut them to proper length for the Fat Bike.. They worked great. Very soft and comfortable! I have used them for 100 miles and find no wear or collapsing of the foam. The Sunlite Foam Grip Set were easy to cut and easy to install. They stay firmly attached to the handlebar and actually look quite clean cut. I still have enough for another bicycle. I have no trouble referring these to a friend. I added a photo that was taken with a flash that makes the black grip look very light.

I am not a fan of tape; too much time and trouble, and then it eventually unravels or gets torn. And thick supportive tape is ridiculously expensive. The Sunlite foam grips are easy to install - soak them in a bucket of water first, then slide on. I've had a set of Sunlite foam grips on my commuter for nearly a year, no tears or issues. The grips are very sturdy. Of course, the price is much cheaper than good tape. This latest set went on a dropbar with interrupter brake levers. I couldn't get full coverage all the way to the stem, but this shouldn't be an issue since my hands stay outside the levers anyway. Some tips: Like I said above, soak the grips in water before installing. You can use soapy water but I found that made the grips and bars too slippery. Adjusting the grips after installation is a pain, but just go slow and work both ends - push one end then pull the other. I soak my grips in Scotchguard or Armor-All since I sometimes ride in the rain; even rubber grips get a coat or 2. For the foam grips, I use at least 3 coats. Makes them waterproof and keeps the sun from drying them out. Bar tape can be installed over the foam grips; I would use a thinner tape unless you want a really thick bar.

I road my old 10-speed bike to my local bike shop to make sure they sold me the right size grips and they sold me a set, assuring me it was the right size. It wasn't. The diameter was too small - 3/4 inch. 1.5 hours of sweat, soap, and hard work couldn't make it work. I then did some research, found a highly recommended company, found it on amazon and ordered it ... also too small. Apparently the second company did make larger diameter grips sets, but only the their 3/4 diameter set was featured on Amazon. So, I had two choices, switch back to handlebar tape, or read every word of every grip until I found one that fit. I did. Sunlight Grips are 7/8 inch, which is exactly the size you want for one inch handlebars. The length is also just right - a little over 8 inches each and 4 pieces total, so one piece can fit between the brake and the stem and one piece between the brake and the tip of the handle bar. The package arrived and the bars fit. It took me only 30 minutes and a little soapy water to install them. Job done. The bottom line is this: If you need foam grips for your drop-handle 10 speed bike - buy the Sunlite Road Foam Grip. Don't waste you money on the rest unless you are certain it is 7/8 inch inner diameter and and 4 pieces each over 8 inches long (eg: approx 215 mm).

For use on bars that are on the small side, hair spray can be both a lube to get it on and a glue to keep it in place. For larger bars, plug the opposite end and blow compressed air at the edge of the foam, done right the foam will slip into place easily. With a lot of sun exposure, the exterior of the foam can weather, though I've found this takes quite a while in normal use where the foam isn't constantly exposed to UV and ozone. Recommended.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Easy to install using window cleaner on the inside of product and spraying the handlebar. Dries and holds its position well and foam cushion feels good. This was a good investment at a very good price.

So here's the good and the bad: I needed something to replace the worn out handle grips on a friction sled in my physical therapy clinic. These were perfect! They were easy to install and provide a firm, comfortable grip. Unfortunately, the product arrived damaged. It's obvious someone tried this package for something that didn't work and returned them, then it was sent to me without being inspected. Instead of four grips, I got three and two halves (one of which is cut lengthwise) with only two end caps. I really needed these so i don't have time to return them.