Changing Grips on Full E - Impossible?

[Nailz]

Hi All,

So I am still trying to find the ideal riding position for riding for my bike. One real problem is my grips. I can't ride more than 5k without shooting pain and pins and needles, then numb fingers. On my old touring e-bike I had grips with a slightly flatter profile like these from Ergon.

Giant's computer is kind of integrated into the handle grip - I have tried today to fit These hoping that I could trim the rubber end (because it doesn't have 2 cuffs) but that isn't possible because of the plastic underneath.

Also it doesn't seem to work because the controller won't stay in place when I re tighten it to the bar. I even tried to put rubber under the grips to try to give it something to contract against, but it just moves around and works its way loose.

I do want to swap my grips for something that might be able to delay the onset of numb fingers. Has anyone successfully done so?

Many thanks!

 

[R120]

Can you post a picture ?

 

[steve_sordy]

Why can't your Giant dealer help?
Or are they only allowed to recommend Giant grips?

 

[Pdoz]

I replaced the stock waffle grips on my full e with giant swage grips, they suit me. If you prefer those " ergo" style grips, perhaps try some of the giant ergo max lock on grips? Connect Ergo Max Plus Lock-On Grips w/ Bar End | Giant Bicycles United States

 

[Rawry]

I changed my grips to the ergo grips on my sx o pro no problem

 

[Nailz]

Why can't your Giant dealer help?
Or are they only allowed to recommend Giant grips?

Hadn’t thought of that. Was hoping someone may have successfully changed theirs and be able to offer some advice here.

 

[Nailz]

I changed my grips to the ergo grips on my sx o pro no problem

Did you have to leave off the cuff? How did you secure the power selector?

 

[Nailz]

I replaced the stock waffle grips on my full e with giant swage grips, they suit me. If you prefer those " ergo" style grips, perhaps try some of the giant ergo max lock on grips? Connect Ergo Max Plus Lock-On Grips w/ Bar End | Giant Bicycles United States

These look ok, but without the bar ends would be better

 

[zegroeg]

Other than the grips, the angle of your brake levers could be putting undue pressure on your wrists. They should ideally be angled so the tops of your hands run flat with the top of your arm. If they're not then angling your wrists may be constricting the blood flow leading to pins and needles. Just something to check before forking out for grips.

 

[Nailz]

Other than the grips, the angle of your brake levers could be putting undue pressure on your wrists. They should ideally be angled so the tops of your hands run flat with the top of your arm. If they're not then angling your wrists may be constricting the blood flow leading to pins and needles. Just something to check before forking out for grips.

Thanks dude. I’ll check that tomorrow!

 

[Rawry]

Did you have to leave off the cuff? How did you secure the power selector?

No i didn't leave off the cuff and i slid the power selector along and re tightened it

 

[Nailz]

No i didn't leave off the cuff and i slid the power selector along and re tightened it

Mine won’t do that because the power selector is wider than the bars. It attaches to the plastic under the grip to give it the girth

 

[Alcove]

Mine won’t do that because the power selector is wider than the bars. It attaches to the plastic under the grip to give it the girth

On my non-e Specialized bike they did something similar where the dropper is attached to the grip and is the combo inside clamp. When I replaced my grips I just took a hacksaw and cut that part off to maintain that girth for the dropper...

 

[Nailz]

On my non-e Specialized bike they did something similar where the dropper is attached to the grip and is the combo inside clamp. When I replaced my grips I just took a hacksaw and cut that part off to maintain that girth for the dropper...

Probably what I will have to do then!

 

[Farmernz]

Sounds like carpal tunnel, I had surgery last year to relieve these same symptoms. I fitted grips like your link shows and the went straight on, maybe a different brand, I’ll check.

 

[Nailz]

Just an update. I went for These by removing the collar they fit perfectly. Hope this helps someone!