CASSIE1975 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Not sure if these have been shared on any Forum yet (can not find any here on The Hub) So I thought I would share and maybe help some guys and gals out there...looks like an awesome bit of "special" handlebar grip that could / would alleviate some stress / hurt off your "radius" and help with someone hurting while riding, or maybe some needles and pins, etc. etc. I HAVE NOT USED THEM BEFORE, but maybe someone here on The Hub have used them and can maybe help share if they are any good??? Spirgrips SQLabs 411 grips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted July 31, 2017 Share That looks like a whole lot of hurt if the front wheel comes to an abrupt stop!! Pah Bear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgens Smit Posted July 31, 2017 Share Cassie, I saw Arno posted these on the whatsapp group.Personally I wouldn't use them coz they are fugly. Further more, your hands look out of position to modulate your brakes, ie you will more likely panic grap if something happens as you can't "feel" the levers properly. If your hands fatigue for anything under 4 hours you should get your bike setup checked.These might be nice if you do ultra endurance events such as C2T, 36One, Munga etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CASSIE1975 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Cassie, I saw Arno posted these on the whatsapp group.Personally I wouldn't use them coz they are fugly. Further more, your hands look out of position to modulate your brakes, ie you will more likely panic grap if something happens as you can't "feel" the levers properly. If your hands fatigue for anything under 4 hours you should get your bike setup checked.These might be nice if you do ultra endurance events such as C2T, 36One, Munga etc... Thanx Jurgens...that is one of the reasons for the post here to see if anybody has used them before and any outcome... I would also think they might be useful on those long days in the saddle and on lekker flat-ish "farm" type roads and not really between bushes / trees with a Left-Right, Left-Right swerving type of cycling then I think these would not work very well Ek dink ook die regte ding sal wees om vir 'n GOEIE setup te gaan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 31, 2017 Share Bar Ends 2.0 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakepad Posted October 6, 2017 Share tested them (SQLab) and must say i was very sceptical , but with rather wide handlebars they are amazing , it's a very comfortable more aerodynamic position for your arms, elbows and hand.tested them even on a freerider and use them on the flat stretches and not so steep uphills Edited October 6, 2017 by Brakepad Eddie Stafford, Zebra and M L 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 6, 2017 Share I've just received some of these for review. I'll be fitting them to my bike for Cape Pioneer Trek. I'll let you know how it goes. Zebra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix-01 Posted November 24, 2017 Share I've just received some of these for review. I'll be fitting them to my bike for Cape Pioneer Trek. I'll let you know how it goes.Hi Nick, and what is your opinion of the Spirgrips after using them on the Cape Pioneer trek ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 24, 2017 Share Hi Nick, and what is your opinion of the Spirgrips after using them on the Cape Pioneer trek ? Hi Phoenix-01 You can read my full review here: https://www.bikehub.co.za/features/_/gear/reviews/review-spirgrips-r6988 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubes Posted November 24, 2017 Share These look better- are these avail locally? https://www.singletracks.com/blog/mtb-gear/review-togs-give-riders-a-hand-up/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewbacca Posted November 24, 2017 Share These types of grips are actually amazing. But NOT for trail riding and/or average marathons etc. They are designed more for really long days in the saddle like expedition racing, Freedom Challenge/trans Bav/Munga on gravel roads where you spend 40 hours in the saddle and need hand options to use different muscles to avoid fatigue and 'change things up' I have used short open clamp bar ends with a bit of ESI grip on for years now and they make such a difference on Kilometer 200 of a bike leg of a 600km Adventure Race. You aren't near your brakes, but on a TT bike or on TT bars you aren't either and grinding out 60km of gravel road with short interspesed bits of trail or whatever thrown in, these things offer amazing comfort. Ugly? Maybe, but when you race non stop for a week, haven't showered for a week, eaten cold food and haven't slept more than 2 hours on the trot you couldn't care less if your bike is ugly. Effective and comfortable wins every time. Just my 2c essay Zebra, Milosh, Dusty and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lechatnoir Posted November 24, 2017 Share <snip>Personally I wouldn't use them coz they are fugly. <snip> If something's stupid, but it works, it's not stupid. Though you DID say ugly, not stupid... but I think the above is largely true... function over form when you're suffering on a bike. Looks be damned!! Jewbacca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brakepad Posted November 24, 2017 Share Don't forget about the speedok it's a high speed for a MTB but it's almost 5%saving in watts output, how much would it be at 25 km/h ?i found this on the internet: SQlab Study on Wind ResistanceAn internal study by SQlab on the track hasshown that test riders with their hands onthe inner bar ends were able to cover thesame distance in the same time at 14 wattsless. 10 test runs were each conducted atthe track at a constant speed of 36 km/h. Toprecisely log the watt values, two power meters– provided by the company SRM – wereused. On average, the riders had to musterup 293 watts without inner bar ends and 279watts with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M L Posted March 5, 2021 Share The SA distributors are now more established. Are there any of you riding with SQ-Lab's grips?https://gpm-sports.co.za/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted March 5, 2021 Share The SA distributors are now more established. Are there any of you riding with SQ-Lab's grips? https://gpm-sports.co.za/I am riding with them, and have introduced them to 2 mates, both of who really, really like them. They naturally have their limitations for off-road riding, but for commuting, and long/flat sections of good dirt, I reckon they are the best item I've bought since...clipless pedals - they simply work very well! they take up next to nearly no room, weigh 62-odd grams, and as far as them being 'fugly', who gives a toss!.... they are functional! I had actual Aluminium bar ends placed towards the center of my h/bars for the 2006 & 2007 Epics, where, with big gravel 'pulls', they worked well, I then remembered how I road with them in the Epics, went and spoke to spoke to Olympic Cycles, who no longer stocked those 'old School'! alu bar ends, they showed me these, and they are way better, since I can brake and change gear with them... Edited March 8, 2021 by Zebra M L 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coppi Posted March 6, 2021 Share Awesome product.......I have introduced them to many other riders and everyone is happy. Price a bit steep now though............ Zebra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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