ESI Grips Extra Chunky - Silicone MTB Grips - Ultimate Comfort and Control for Mountain Bike and E-Bike Riders, Durable Silicone Bicycle Handlebar Grips for a Smooth Ride

[3/30/25] 6 month review. I stand by everything posted below. After 100s of gravel / paved trail ride miles these are a godsend. I have no more heel-wrist fatigue. The wide foam helps to distribute the loading nicely without overtly being ergo grips. The foam compound has held up well too. I was worried it would compress or flatten out but that hasn't happened at all. Just for the heck of it, I loosened them with a wire zip tie and 90% isopropyl and rotated them around about 90 degrees. But that wasn't really needed just my bike OCD.I finally got around to installing these on my retro gary fisher straight bar. No problems at all with the installation. A little 70% isop alcohol and they slid right on. They are noticeably bigger and softer than my old trusty Oury #8. They are even a good inch longer (the actual grip surface) from end to end, which is nice since I can position my hands differently on the bar. The last ~1 inch of the Oury #8 is that little narrowed down, non-grip area that in my case was of no use. I ride with gel padded gloves, paired with these grips there is noticeably less shock and fatigue on my wrists.I actually did a warm weather ride without gloves and these grips were great. I could never do that with my Oury 8 grips because just a little sweat makes them slippery / slimy.They are not really "black", more of a dark gray. To be honest they look like someone cut / trimmed them with scissors in their garage... LOL This is purely cosmetic though, so no stars lost.I am a weekend, recreational rider only. My bike goes into hibernation during the winter rains. Not sure how these handle rain, wet, cold conditions. I also do not park my bike outside exposed, as in a school/work commute scenario. Not sure how well these handle being outside in the sun. Most soft materials don't handle that scenario well over the long term.Happy with my purchase.

Good comfortable grips

Nice and thick.

Great grips overall, based on their price-point and function. I've went through probably 3-4 grips in the last 3 years. I was trying to find a pair that would decrease my forearm soreness/fatigue while riding. My grips previous to the Chunkys were the Ergon GA3 which had kind of a flat grip to help with ergonomics and comfort. They were "ok" but didnt really do much in terms of the fatigue I was frequently experiencing. I decided to jazz up my bike a bit Id get a different colour grip, and with that a differen brand. After researching for an hour or so on the web, I decided on the extra Chunkys based on pricepoint, reviews, colour and tring a style I havent yet tried. Im glad I did. I have noticed a sizable decrease in arm/hand fatigue since I bought them. I will prob stick with these going forward, as they are the most comfortable grips I've used to date. If it aint broke.... Of which, one note, they arent as durable as other grip materials like rubber or plastic. I had a decent wipeout a couple weeks back, and a small chunk near the end cap tore off. I wouldn't expect this type of material to be durable when it comes to crashes, but hey, thats the tradeoff for extreme comfort when bombing down the trails!

Nothing beats these extra chunky grips for me but I'd really love to see better end caps. The plastic breaks. I'd pay a little more for metal end caps.

I have always ridden grips with minimal cushion and gloves with little padding. I recently developed some issues on my palm that made me decide to go thicker grips.I ordered the "Chunky" and thought "Hey, these are perfect. Then I saw "EXTRA Chunky" and thought "Hey, these must be better! They are.They make your grip area a little large, so if you have smallish hands, you might try the "chunky" instead.These grips are installed on my single speed adventure /gravel bike and they really help smooth out the vibrations on gravel roads.When riding singletrack they provide excellent grip and don't get slippery when wet.Installation was a snap with a little alcohol (isopropyl for the grips, and beer for me). Follow the instructions and you'll be fine.I am not sure if they can be removed easily or not for maintenanceEDIT: I had to remove them for some maintenance and squirted some alcohol under the grip with a syringe and they slid off with minimal effort. Reinstalled as above. BOOM!

This is the second time I buy these, I really like these extra chunky grips. I’ve had other handles that I didn’t like at all because they weren’t as firm and comfortable as these ones. I would buy them again next time.

Lightweight and more comfy than most. Money well.spent