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Eventually, the grips on a bike's handlebars have to be replaced. In many cases you will know that the time has come because the grips are sliding off, a most dangerous condition. Having them come off in your hand really can put you under the wheels of oncoming traffic. Check in a good wiki for vital (indeed, life-saving) tips on fixing handlebar grips firmly back in place.
In the unusual case that you wish to change handlebar grips that are not loose, one will normally cut them off and discard the old ones. In the even more unlikely event of your wanting to save the old grips, then their removal intact can be made much easier by using a can of furniture polish with lemon and a thin screwdriver. You'll be popping those grips off in no time.
Steps
Gather the supplies you will need: a screwdriver and lemon furniture polish. Never use oil.[1]
Spray the furniture polish onto the screwdriver. Then insert the lubricated screwdriver between the grip and handlebar. Push it all the way in.Advertisement
Move the old grip around and around until the grip is loosened from the handlebar. Twist it with your other hand until you feel it sliding.[2]
Pull it to remove the grip. Spray some furniture polish in there if more lubrication is needed.[3]Advertisement
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I increase the size of the seat (upwards)?
Matt GanderCommunity AnswerLook for a bolt where the seatpost and the frame meet. Beware not to lift the seat too high as it could damage the frame. The seatpost will be marked to show maximum height. - QuestionWould lock on grips work if I have a mountain bike?
Community AnswerYou can use them on any bike. They will even work on dirt bikes, ATVs, jet skis and snowmobiles. - QuestionWill this work even if the grips were put on with adhesive spray?
Rudy TothCommunity AnswerYou shouldn't use adhesive spray at all, as that could be corrosive later. What you want to do and always do, is to use soapy water to slide on the grips. Then wait for the water to dry up and they will never slide off.
Tips
- Alternatively, just use a utility knife to cut the grip off if you don't care about keeping the grip after it has been removed.Thanks
- Why lemon furniture polish? Because in addition to lubricating, it will clean the bike, dry easily, prevent dirt from sticking when you're done and it will smell like lemon!Thanks
- Using a spray bottle of general purpose cleaner with bleach works well, too.Thanks
Warnings
- Keep the furniture polish away from your chain, rims, and bearings if you use it to clean your bike.Thanks
- Be careful when applying force to the screwdriver.Thanks
- Using a screwdriver or utility knife is fine for plumber's pipe handlebars, but carbon fiber or thin walled aluminum handlebars can fail if scratched or cut resulting in serious injury.Thanks
- Be sure to clean the polish off of your handlebars with rubbing alcohol, denatured alcohol, or acetone fingernail polish remover before installing a new pair of grips or else they won't stay on.Thanks
- Grip glue will hold your new grips in place; it comes off cleanly and won't melt your grips like toluene-based glues.Thanks
Things You'll Need
- Small screwdriver or other long rod with a small diameter
- Lemon furniture polish or similar product
References
- ↑ https://www.bikeride.com/handlebar-grips/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyrPOSai4wc
- ↑ https://www.bikeradar.com/advice/workshop/how-to-replace-bike-grips-video/
- HowToFixBikes Blog - Original source of this article. Shared with permission. Visit the site for many more great tips.
Reader Success Stories
"Having nearly sprained my wrist trying to get the grips off, I read this article and tried a spray can of Pledge wood polish on the screwdriver; just wiggled it about a bit, and was amazed how easily the grips came off. No need for air compressors."..." more
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