 | Grips Summary
Manufactures of Grips for Off Road, Road Racing and Watercraft applications. |
Grips Technical detail
Renthal Grips have been developed and tested using the imput and
assistance of top factory race teams from Europe and the USA.
The result is a grip that is available in a choice of three advanced
synthetic rubber compounds, specially formulated to achieve the
optimum combination of strength, tackiness and shock absorption
to suit every riding condition and individual style. Special technology
ensures maximum retention of tackiness under exposure to sunlight
and weather. Each of the three compounds is available in 5 different
patterns all using a 'Raised Diamond Surface' This surface gives
excellent feel, shock absorption, low mud retention and allows
the use of the lowest possible grip diameter.
Detailed explanation of grip compounds
We are going into considerable detail on this subject as compound choice is a new concept for grips and we find that our customers have considerable difficulty choosing the correct compound for their needs.
The following table shows the patterns and compound combinations for Renthal grips. It also lists the amount of tackiness, absorption and strength associated with each compound type. The scale is five dots for the best and one dot for the worst. Please note that you have to choose the compound qualities which you feel are the most desirable for you. However, you cannot have all the best qualities in one compound. For instance the soft compound has the best tackiness and absorption but has low strength, is difficult to install and is easily damaged in an accident. Conversely the firm is very strong and is difficult to damage but is low on shock absorption. As a control the firm grip is similar to a stock grip with both medium and soft feeling softer than stock.
| MX / Enduro Diamond / Waffle | |
| MX / Enduro Full Diamond | |
| MX / Enduro Full Waffle | |
| Road Race Full Diamond | |
| Trials Full Diamond |
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Grip Glue
Please also note that Renthal glue is essential when fitting soft
grips. This is because the soft compound is so elastic and soft
that without glue it impossible to stop the grip from turning
on the handlebar. The soft grip is a 'throw away' professional
item. It will give you a blister free and very comfortable ride
but at a price. Unfortunately that price is longevity. The choice
is yours. However McGrath and Everts both used Renthal Diamond/waffle
soft grips to win their respective championships in 1996.
Again, please remember that firm grip is not hard but is similar to stock feel.
 | Grip Glue Fitting Instructions |
Make sure all surfaces
are clean and dry.
Apply glue generously
to handlebar, barrel of twist grip and inside flange ends of grips.
(With open-ended twist grips avoid getting this glue into open
end).
Install grips IMMEDIATELY,
rotating approximately half a turn to ensure that glue is evenly
spread.
Wipe off surplus glue
at flange end.
ALLOW 8 HOURS TO DRY.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT MOVE WITHIN DRYING PERIOD.
After drying period make
sure that twist grips turns freely. If any friction is felt because
of solidified excess glue - remove with a sharp knife.
