Compressed air should create a nice pillow of air all around the grips so you can just wiggle them right off. Use your screwdriver to create some separation between the bars and the grips, and then blast your compressed air or liquid of choice between the two. Just don’t overdo it, and never use lubricant, grease, or a product that won’t evaporate and will leave your bars and grips all slippery. You can use hairspray, hand sanitizer, or anything else that’ll evaporate quickly as well. To slide your grips off in one piece you’ll need a long, thin screwdriver and some compressed air or cleaner/degreaser. Be careful with your blade not to damage the bars, make a long shallow cut, and then just peel the grips away!īut, if you plan on saving them for a project bike, giving them to a friend, etc… you’ll want a less destructive removal process. If your old grips are destined for the bin, feel free to just cut ‘em off. When it comes to removing grips, there are two options. If your grips are just dirty, you can clean them with some light dish soap and water and save yourself the whole swap, but where’s the fun in that? In today’s post, we’ll show you how to slide off the old and slide on the new let’s get swappy! Updating your grips is a fast, easy, and cheap way to give your ride a new look (and give your hands some fresh padding). South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)
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