Purchasing Scooter Grips
Grips attach to your bar. Just like on a bike, it's crucial to maintain full control of your bar. A wide variety of models exist, each crafted from different materials. Ultimately, your choice should reflect personal preferences.
Notice: The inner diameter is uniform across all grips, ensuring compatibility with all bars, unless specified otherwise.
The diagram below depicts 2 grips with bar ends.
Installing Scooter Grips
Installing grips can pose challenges; consider these suggestions:
- Apply some liquid, like window cleaner or hairspray, to both the grip and the bar. Allow it to dry!
- An air compressor can create an air pocket around the grip, making it easy to slide on.
- If everything else fails, visit a local bike mechanic; they can typically provide a quick fix.
Tips and Information on Pro Scooter Grips:
- Grips are components that should be replaced when they show signs of wear.
- Softer grips wear out more quickly than other types and need faster replacement.
- You can use scissors to remove grips from the bar or adjust them to the desired length.
- Bar ends (the separate piece that you plug into the bar) don't fit into aluminum bars due to thickness. However, making a cut in the bar end allows it to be inserted into an aluminum bar.
- Using bar ends is advisable, as they help prolong the life of the bar.
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