Review / Peaty's Monarch: When a downhill legend like Steve Peat designs a grip, the MTB community's expectations are high. The Peaty's Monarch aims to combine maximum grip with fatigue-free comfort. With an extremely soft rubber compound and a well-thought-out multi-zone design, it promises control in any situation – whether in a dusty bike park… read more
Review: The Renthal Traction Lock-on isn't a grip for the masses. It's thin, uncompromisingly direct, and packed with clever technology straight from racing. With its unique ribbed design, it promises ultimate grip in every riding situation. We tested whether this high-end grip is worth the money and for whom it's really suitable… read more
Test / MTB Grips: We fine-tune our suspension, philosophize about tire pressures in the 0,1-bar range, and spend a fortune on carbon parts. But how much attention do you actually pay to the component that (hopefully) connects you firmly to your bike? In the coming weeks, we'll be focusing intensively on the often underestimated number one contact point: the grips. Hand… read more
Product news: Back in 2016, three Stuttgart-based founders had the idea of producing customized, ergonomic products for cyclists, among others. After a highly successful Kickstarter campaign, the first customers held their customized Personomic bicycle grips in their hands in 2022. The grips are manufactured 100% in Germany using state-of-the-art 3D printing systems... read more
Product News/Eurobike 2022: The German manufacturer Ergon has always been known for high-quality and ergonomically optimized components such as grips, saddles, and much more. At this year's Eurobike in Frankfurt, we were able to get a brief glimpse of the Ergon highlights for 2023. With two new grips, a fitness saddle, and an ergonomically optimized pedal, the company offers... read more
