*TLDR: If you want ergonomic grips and have mid or high handlebars, consider Brooks ergonomic grips before Ergon GP1.*
My Brompton is a C Line with mid handlebars. I wanted ergonomic grips that match my saddle (Brooks B17 in honey) and tyres (Schwalbe Marathon Almotion with brown accents) at least a little.
First, I tried the Ergon GP1 but found the following issues:
* Because the braces lock on the outer ends, if you have mid or high handlebars, they need to be cut so that the grips can be secured on the handlebar.
* Unless you have professional tools, cut Ergon GP1s can often look sloppy and imprecise. This is especially the case for the Biokork variant, which is made of a crumbly material. Even when I asked an excellent local bike shop to fit these, I wasn’t happy with the result.
* To me, they are just as comfortable.
* They come in the exact same colour as my saddle.
* Because the braces on these grips lock on the inner ends, it doesn’t matter that they are a little longer than the handlebar. They secure well without the need to cut.
* If you are nervous about the longevity of leather grips, Brooks has a cheaper rubber option that matches the C17 saddles.
* Downside: there appears to be no way to attach horns, as on the Ergon GP2, GP3, etc.
* Note these are different from the Brooks x Ergon GP1 leather grips. Those still have the braces on the outer ends.
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I got the leather grips as well and when the grips are wet, from weather or sweat, they are hard to grip. Other than that, I love em.
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*TLDR: If you want ergonomic grips and have mid or high handlebars, consider Brooks ergonomic grips before Ergon GP1.*
My Brompton is a C Line with mid handlebars. I wanted ergonomic grips that match my saddle (Brooks B17 in honey) and tyres (Schwalbe Marathon Almotion with brown accents) at least a little.
First, I tried the Ergon GP1 but found the following issues:
* Because the braces lock on the outer ends, if you have mid or high handlebars, they need to be cut so that the grips can be secured on the handlebar.
* Unless you have professional tools, cut Ergon GP1s can often look sloppy and imprecise. This is especially the case for the Biokork variant, which is made of a crumbly material. Even when I asked an excellent local bike shop to fit these, I wasn’t happy with the result.
Eventually, I found the [Brooks Ergonomic Leather Grips](https://www.brooksengland.com/en_us/ergonomic-leather-grips.html):
* To me, they are just as comfortable.
* They come in the exact same colour as my saddle.
* Because the braces on these grips lock on the inner ends, it doesn’t matter that they are a little longer than the handlebar. They secure well without the need to cut.
* If you are nervous about the longevity of leather grips, Brooks has a cheaper rubber option that matches the C17 saddles.
* Downside: there appears to be no way to attach horns, as on the Ergon GP2, GP3, etc.
* Note these are different from the Brooks x Ergon GP1 leather grips. Those still have the braces on the outer ends.
I got the leather grips as well and when the grips are wet, from weather or sweat, they are hard to grip. Other than that, I love em.
Your Brompton has Schwalbe Almotion tires ?