Pro Scooter Grips

Understanding Scooter Grips

Scooter grips are vital to the setup, enhancing control over your scooter, particularly during tricks and landings. Pro scooter grips reduce vibrations and enhance comfort while riding. Stunt scooter grips are frequently composed of rubber, foam, or a combination of both materials.

Various brands produce grips in an array of colours and designs, offering an excellent opportunity to customise and personalise your setup.

Over time, scooter grips will deteriorate and require replacement. To remove grips, if you are not planning to reuse them, simply cut them off with scissors or a knife. To fit new grips, start by lubricating the bars and the inside of the new grips. This will allow the new grip to easily slide onto the bar.

Scooter Handle Grips: Bar Ends and Flanges Explained

Firstly, bar ends, or plugs, are screw-like components that fit into the ends of the handlebars. A durable pair of bar ends is crucial for absorbing shocks and extending the lifespan of your scooter.

Secondly, certain grips feature a flange—a round disk affixed to the grip's inner end. Flanged grips can enhance bar control, yet can make bar spins trickier. In some designs, flanged grips function as bar ends, covering the handle’s end; in others, they do not, depending on the grip’s style.

Scooter Grips: Universal Fit?

Typically, unless stated otherwise, the inner diameter of scooter bar grips is standard, allowing for universal application. In addition, numerous scooter grips are compatible with BMX and children's bikes. However, ensuring compatibility between the grips and bar materials is crucial. Lastly, scooter grips vary in length, with pro riders frequently opting for grips over 16 cm long.

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