Reducing handlebar and footpeg vibration: Difference between revisions

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*'''Stock footpegs:''' The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back.

*'''Gel grips:''' May help somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.

'''*Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.

*'''Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.

:[[image:foam grips.jpg|~~150px~~]]

:[[image:foam grips.jpg|100px]]

'''Advantages and disadvantages:'''

:'''Advantages and disadvantages:'''

'''Pro'''

:'''Pro'''

*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.

:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.

*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.

:*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.

'''Con'''

:'''Con'''

*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.

:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.

*They have less resistance to weathering.

:*They have less resistance to weathering.

*They hold water like a sponge.

:*They hold water like a sponge.

You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness doesn't relay a lot of feedback for sport riding.

:You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness doesn't relay a lot of feedback for sport riding.

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 *'''Stock footpegs:''' The stock pegs, with rubber under the foot, are usually less prone to letting vibration pass than are aftermarket all-metal replacements. If you've switched to aluminum pegs, switch back.
 *'''Gel grips:''' May help somewhat. Give better feedback and control of the bars than the thicker foam grips.
-'''*Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.
+*'''Foam grips:''' One option is [http://www.casporttouring.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=GPSMALL&Category_Code=grips Grip Puppies], which are foam pads that slip over standard grips. There are lots of other brands of foam grips, such as these from [http://www.bikemaster.com/bmstrv2.nsf/home?openform BikeMaster]. Look on eBay, at a shop, or online.
-:[[image:foam grips.jpg|150px]]
+:[[image:foam grips.jpg|100px]]
-'''Advantages and disadvantages:'''
+:'''Advantages and disadvantages:'''
-'''Pro'''
+:'''Pro'''
-*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.
+:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find advantageous for long distance riding, as less grip effort is required to maintain throttle.
-*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.
+:*They're well-padded, which is the reason for buying them.
-'''Con'''
+:'''Con'''
-*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.
+:*They increase diameter somewhat, which some people find causes hand pain.
-*They have less resistance to weathering.
+:*They have less resistance to weathering.
-*They hold water like a sponge.
+:*They hold water like a sponge.
-You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness doesn't relay a lot of feedback for sport riding.
+:You probably only want foam grips if you commute or tour exclusively. The extra squishiness doesn't relay a lot of feedback for sport riding.