Bicycle grips have always been a small but important item in a mountain bike. Although small in size and light in weight, different grips can change the overall appearance, palm touch and riding experience of a mountain bike. There are hundreds of types of mountain bike handlebar covers on the market. For riders who have already invested a lot, it is impossible to just find a cheap one to install.
The main function of the mountain bike grip is to prevent slipping and improve the comfort of the palm. The grip tested this time is a very lightweight style, only one-third of the locking grip grips on the market. Compared with the general locking grip, it provides a better shock absorption effect, so even if you don’t wear gloves, you don’t need to slow down because of the broken shock. At the same time, different thickness options are provided, including three sizes of 30mm, 32mm and 34mm, which can be adjusted according to the driver’s habits and whether to wear gloves.
Moreover, as an important part installed on the handlebar, bicycle grips are usually made of sponge, rubber, etc., with different prices and different handfeel, so there is a lot of room for choice. The handlebar kit consists of three parts: handlebar, stem, and seat tube. The material is the same as that of the frame, and there are differences in aluminum alloy, carbon fiber, chrome-molybdenum steel, and titanium alloy. In addition, pay attention to the difference in size when purchasing the handlebar group. The diameter of the connection between the middle of the handlebar and the stem is divided into two types: 25.6 and 31.8, and the latter has gradually become the mainstream.
Periodically turn up the rubber sleeve of the bicycle handlebar, if the shifter has been damaged, it is time to replace it. There are usually two separate pieces of straps that cover the end of the shifter. Wrap the handlebar tape from the middle of the handlebar, each circle should cover half or one-third of the previous circle, pay attention to the same interval, so as to be beautiful. When winding to the end, put the excess into the hole of the handle and plug the plug. Usually a new pair of straps will have a new plug and sticker. This sticker is used to fix the front end of the strap so that For winding the strap.
Precautions for installation of bicycle grips:
1. The handlebars of the bicycle should be put into hot water with the mouth upward, and water should not be poured into the handlebars, so as not to bring moisture into the horizontal tube and cause the horizontal tube to rust.
2. If the sleeve has been inserted halfway before it is ironed, and it cannot be moved in and out, then you can use a towel or soft cloth that has been scalded with hot water to wrap the sleeve inserted halfway tightly, and wait until it becomes soft After that, you can continue to insert slowly.
3. Before assembling the bicycle handlebars, put the hardened handlebars into hot water and scald them for a while. After they are completely soft, insert them into the handlebars immediately, and then they can be inserted into the roots smoothly.
Cycling in winter requires more attention to details than riding in warm seasons. The first is the issue of keeping warm. When riding in winter, we can prepare full-finger riding gloves, so as not to be frozen by the cold wind when riding and lose consciousness in the fingers, which will affect the brakes in case of emergency.
Next, let me introduce some maintenance knowledge about mountain bikes, hoping to help you extend the riding life of mountain bikes, and the riding experience will be better in the long run.
1. After the above work is done, pay attention to check the brakes and transmission system. If it is a disc brake, you should pay attention to check the brake pads accordingly. If you don’t know how to debug, you can ask a car repairer for help. In addition, check some fastening parts for deviation or looseness.
2. After riding a new car for a period of time, you should check and adjust it. If the wheel is a slatted wheel, ask the master to coil the slats, check the fastening parts, and pay attention to the flexibility of each moving part.
3. If you bought the car online, 80% of the assembly work has been done after the car is in hand. The next thing you need to do is to assemble the front wheel, handlebars, pedals, saddle, and of course There may be some other small parts such as front and rear fenders, water bottle seats and so on.
