handlebar grips

Bike palm cushions

Handlebar grips are the rubber or foam sleeves that fit over the ends of a bicycle's handlebars, providing cushioning and a non-slip surface for the rider's hands.

Most grips slide or lock onto the bars; some riders wrap handlebars with tape instead.

The term extends to similar grips on motorcycles, scooters, and other handlebar-equipped vehicles.

Related
  • rubberElastic polymer from trees
  • cyclingRiding on two wheels
  • bikeTwo-wheeled pedaled vehicle
  • road bikeLightweight bicycle for paved surfaces
  • foamBubble-filled substance

ergonomic · cushion · texture · palm · fingers · sweaty palms · vibration · hand fatigue · comfort · gel padding · twist · throttle · motorcycle · squeeze · sweat · lock-on · tape · control

Opposites
bicycle/motorcycle component location

handlebar gripsfoot pegs

Mounted bars for feet

pedals · footrests · toe clips · saddle · seat

handlebar system components

handlebar gripshandlebars

Bicycle steering apparatus

Family

handle, bar, grip, handles, bars, grips, handled, handling, handler

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G