RedMonkey Karv MTB Grips

Red Monkey grips are the best. They are easy to install (I use an air compressor) and do not twist on your handlebars. They do a good job of reducing hand fatigue. These are a little big so if you have small hand you should try to smaller diameter grips. I have had a few crashes on these grips and them actually hold up pretty well. The edge of the grip got a little chewed up but it didn't start falling apart.

I've tried a dozen different grips and have found the following at the top of my list, in no particular order: ESI extra chunky, Red Monkey Karv, Oury, Specialized Enduro XL lock on. I will say that the silicone grips (ESI and Karv) can get very slippery when wet, so in the swampy summertime heat when you're dripping sweat, these grips will be slippery. Gloves can help a bit, but the combination of HandUp gloves with the Karvs was very slippery. I've found the Oury and Specialized Enduro XL to be grippier under those conditions.That said, for 9 months out of the year when it's not 90+ degrees, I like the Karvs for comfort. Just the right width, nice cushion.I tried Ergon GA2, Ergon GA2 Fat, Renthal, and several others, but they are either too narrow or too hard for my liking.I'm riding a hardtail on reasonably technical mid-Atlantic singletrack, FWIW.

I had been using the ESI extra chunky grips, but after trying the Red Monkey grips I prefer their texture, and they seem to hold up a little bit better in crashes. They would be absolutely perfect if they were just a little larger in diameter like the ESI extra chunky grips (the 6.5mm Karvs are more like the diameter of the ESI chunky) to fit my big hands.

These grips are easy to put on and feel so good on my hands and wrists. I've tried other types of grips, but I always come back to these as the most comfortable. I had to take two stars off because this particular color faded to a light pink very quickly. The company is willing to work with me on this issue and I highly recommend these grips in another color!

Great grips, have held up for about a month and 1/2. Color is holding up well also.. Made in USA!

It's actually a lighter color brown than shown in the picture, but I'm quite pleased with the fit and color on my bike.

Great product, easy to install and definitely help dampening the ride. Training for endurance XC event and these are my new grip of choice.

Just ok. More comfortable than most grips but not as cushy as ESI Extra Chunky or even Ouri Lockons.