I am a fan of grips like this now vs the hand made tape options. Now issues with putting the wiring underneath if they claim they can do it. If I was doing it myself (because those foam grips can be a pain to install) I would do it like you suggested....have the wiring outside and then do a twine wrap on one end to hold it in place. But if someone else is doing it for me then I would get it routed under the grip.
On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 6:16:52 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > Here’s the link to the ESI GRIPS: > https://esigrips.com/products/chunky?variant=43580903162095 > > On Sunday, May 28, 2023 at 6:14:12 PM UTC-4 Roberta wrote: > >> Currently I have an albatross handlebar on my A. Homer Hilsen with bar >> end shifters and a leather-like handlebar wrap over a gel pad for my >> handlebar grip. I need to change my stem so I’m considering the ESI Chunky >> grips instead. I like the feel and sophisticated look of the current wrap >> but wouldn’t mind more cushioning. >> >> The bike mechanic tells me he can put the bar end shifter wires through >> the ESI grips. *Is this OK/safe/good idea?* >> >> Another option would be to put the wire underneath the ESI grip and wrap >> the grips with Newbaum’s tape to hold the wire in place. >> >> A third option would be to put back what I have now with the wrap going >> over the wire. >> >> I have honey colored Brooks B68 and would get the blue or tan ESI grips, >> or honey for leather like wrap. Opinions, especially about putting wire >> through the grips? >> >> Thanks, >> Roberta >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/d7231210-a958-4078-b976-2e55f0c32a35n%40googlegroups.com.
