tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post4255714857005392771..comments2024-01-05T00:40:59.328-08:00Comments on The Dirty Brompton: Ergon GP2 Grips - InstallationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10750266786281124843noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-29340823283064778802017-06-04T09:48:12.292-07:002017-06-04T09:48:12.292-07:00Hi, has anyone fitted Ergon grips to a Brompton H6...Hi, has anyone fitted Ergon grips to a Brompton H6R-X? The GP2-S look as if they would fit but might not clear the ground when folded. Thanks. Rob.Robnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-48299377633861184472017-02-21T03:26:18.435-08:002017-02-21T03:26:18.435-08:00Hi everybody, I have just fitted a pair of GP1 Gri...Hi everybody, I have just fitted a pair of GP1 Gripshift on my Brompton M-type. They are shorter than the standard and there's no need to cut them. They are 9.50 cm long and very comfortable compared to the stock grips.<br />The folding is not impacted at all, of course. I highly recommend them.Salnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-29627840493298956352016-03-20T19:02:14.522-07:002016-03-20T19:02:14.522-07:00Thanks for the pictures. I did not find Ergon'...Thanks for the pictures. I did not find Ergon's instructions on how much of the bar to leave exposed clear enough. The video on their page is better. I had them installed incorrectly (same mistake you made), but now they are on right!James Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06608893090424772936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-33096031821169311222015-05-06T00:30:47.121-07:002015-05-06T00:30:47.121-07:00If you have an M bar you'll need to cut about ...If you have an M bar you'll need to cut about 21 mm of the end of grip to get them to fit. This is with the 2013 brake levers. The old levers take a lot more space on the bar.<br /><br />You'll also need to have a rear rack! Without a rear rack and with Kojak tires there is about 1 mm clearance between the end of the Brompton foam grip and ground. The rack increases this to 22 mm. The clamp on the end of the Ergon grip extends several mm farther than the Brompton foam grip does and will hit the ground.Xyzzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05741423312806437963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-11798936171168898052014-03-16T23:14:37.950-07:002014-03-16T23:14:37.950-07:00It always brings me joy when others find the blog ...It always brings me joy when others find the blog helpful. Thanks for reading.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750266786281124843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-47344646593223562922014-03-15T04:35:23.770-07:002014-03-15T04:35:23.770-07:00Thanks for this, I managed to do this perfectly th...Thanks for this, I managed to do this perfectly thanks to your fantastic instructions.angiepoooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385145623581545670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-32685718784596007212013-12-15T06:49:02.459-08:002013-12-15T06:49:02.459-08:00Thanks for the update! Your install looks spot on...Thanks for the update! Your install looks spot on after the adjustment.Jeff at Ergon Bike Ergonomicshttp://www.ergon-bike.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-38719226752411209182013-12-14T18:18:37.010-08:002013-12-14T18:18:37.010-08:00Thanks for the tips HT and Jeff. Initially I was ...Thanks for the tips HT and Jeff. Initially I was confused by the instructions, then I realized that it was more than one page (duh!). I updated this page to a hopefully show a more correct procedure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10750266786281124843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-37668110703952698572013-12-14T06:46:46.734-08:002013-12-14T06:46:46.734-08:00Thanks for purchasing the GP2 and for sharing your...Thanks for purchasing the GP2 and for sharing your installation process. Just want to confirm that you have the grips installed correctly. Based on the pictures that you posted, it appears that the grips are not on all the way. In image 6, the handlebar should be showing beyond the installed grip. The GP2 barend then fits over the handlebar and the edge of the grip before locking down to 5 Nm. Failure to install correctly will result in broken barend bolts, slipping grips, and the barend(s) can pop off as HT Chen described below. With correct installation, the grip and barend are very solid and will not move while riding or in the event of a crash/impact. Please refer to the instructions, the grip and barend combo needs 136mm of free handle bar space on each side to slide over in order to secure correctly. If you have further questions or concerns, please email me at jeffk at ergon hyphen bike dot comJeff at Ergon Bike Ergonomicshttp://www.ergon-bike.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-4522285047805720042013-12-13T12:10:22.426-08:002013-12-13T12:10:22.426-08:00Looking good Fernando! I was able to get my grips ...Looking good Fernando! I was able to get my grips off without cutting by using coffee stir sticks. I have also heard of people using the little red straw coffee stirrers.The ergon gripshift grips fit perfectly on our M bars without any modifications. See you soon - TabotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5743708310191997617.post-22612718445395389332013-12-13T07:46:27.799-08:002013-12-13T07:46:27.799-08:00In the last caption, I assume you mean no cutting ...In the last caption, I assume you mean no cutting of the Ergon Grips as you did have to cut the original foam grips. I do like the fact that having the S-bar means no alteration necessary of the Ergon Grips to make them fit, which I've been told and have read is not the case for the M-bar.<br /><br />I believe I have the small GP2 as well. They allow multiple hand positions without being so big as to look ugly and interfere with the fold. I've been really pleased with them, and hope you like them, too!<br /><br />P.S. One of the bar end caps popped off on a few occasions, and eventually I lost it on a ride. Thankfully, the packaging included an extra one, so I was able to replace it. Just wanted to warn you!<br /><br />P.P.S. I once read about a trick, which entailed sticking a piece of paper with your contact information into the handlebar of your bike. Should your bike get stolen, you can prove that it's yours and/or a bike mechanic might discover it and contact you. I wish I had known about the trick prior to installing the Ergon Grips. Now I'm too lazy to fiddle with it to get the piece of paper into the handlebar. HT Chennoreply@blogger.com