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I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - pinkoos - 09-13-2011
Had picked up a nice used bike for him on CL a few months ago, but I need to replace the grips.
I'm at work and don't know what size to order off Amazon Prime.
Is there something like a standard size for kids' bikes or something like that?
Thanks.
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - cbelt3 - 09-13-2011
Alas, no. Handlebars are all different sizes.
Heck, go Old School... Tape !
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - pinkoos - 09-13-2011
How does one measure the size? And, what size are they quoting when they something like "137 mm?"
This is just an example:
http://www.amazon.com/Avenir-Comfy-Grips-Black-137mm/dp/B00165P52Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1315926780&sr=1-2
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - OWC Jamie - 09-13-2011
137-Millimeter length
is further down in product description
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - mrbigstuff - 09-13-2011
I have bought at the bike shop and replaced a few grips, but they do tend to be odd sizes, especially on kids' bikes.
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - davester - 09-13-2011
Wouldn't it be easier to just swing by a bike shop? For some things online shopping is not the best way.
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - mattkime - 09-13-2011
i vote for bike shop. i don't think i'd use bar wrap on a kids bike - too much abuse for that.
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - Black - 09-13-2011
Pretty standard-- 1". They have a (minimal) selection of replacements at Ace Hardware and Target.
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - Black - 09-13-2011
Admit it, you were hoping for a little drama like the last bike question...
Re: I need to get new grips for my kid's bike, but how do I know what size? - pinkoos - 09-13-2011
Black wrote:
Admit it, you were hoping for a little drama like the last bike question...
You got it. My day is kinda dragging, so I thought it would be nice to initiate a knock down drag out fight over bike grips.