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Community => Thorn General => Topic started by: swayzak on February 07, 2011, 11:55:16 AM

Title: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: swayzak on February 07, 2011, 11:55:16 AM

Hi

I love the feel of these (although they look rather dirty now after 9 months riding !).

However the left one constantly tries to work itself off, as though the adherence is not particularly strong. I keep having to "screw" it back on as 1cm+ gap begins to appear between it & the brake lever mount..

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: julk on February 07, 2011, 02:28:16 PM

Never tried it, but I hear that hair spray makes a good glue and lubricant to get the grip in place and fixed.

I use Ergon grips, they clamp on and are easy to remove/replace, recommended.

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: Relayer on February 07, 2011, 05:23:53 PM

Quote from: julk on February 07, 2011, 02:28:16 PM

Never tried it, but I hear that hair spray makes a good glue and lubricant to get the grip in place and fixed.

I use Ergon grips, they clamp on and are easy to remove/replace, recommended.

I'll second that recommendation for Ergon grips.

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: SPARSONS on February 08, 2011, 09:20:37 PM

I've used the hairspray method on non clamping grips and it works, give it a try, it may be the answer to your problem.

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: swayzak on February 10, 2011, 01:17:15 PM

Quote from: SPARSONS on February 08, 2011, 09:20:37 PM

I've used the hairspray method on non clamping grips and it works, give it a try, it may be the answer to your problem.

At the risk of sounding thick, what exactly does "the hairspray method" entail ?

Also, any tips for cleaning them ? Or does the cork just naturally hold onto the dirt ?

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: julk on February 10, 2011, 05:02:39 PM

I would try this.
Remove loose grip, clean handlebars, spray hairspray on bare handlebars, refit grip, wait while hairspray sets, ride bike.

My experience with cork is floor tiles and they only stay nice when varnished, not what you want for a grip. I suspect you will be reduced to soap and water and then live with the result.

I still recommend getting some Ergon grips when the opportunity arises.

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: il padrone on February 11, 2011, 09:26:19 AM

Shellac is the way to treat cork bar-tape to prolong it's life. Not sure whether it adversely afects the grip on bars, but I'd expect the same treatment would work to keep your grips clean.

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: julk on February 13, 2011, 09:12:59 PM

Then again you could go for cork Ergon grips!
GP1 BioKork (http://www.ergon-bike.com/us/en/product/gp1-biokork)

Title: Re: Annoying problem with Thorne Anatomical Cork Grips
Post by: swayzak on February 15, 2011, 09:01:27 AM

Thanks for the hairspray tip.

Used some of my GF's (rather expensive) stuff & appears to have worked a treat  ;)