Foamies

Someone asked me what foam grips I prefer this morning so here’s my thoughts on Ritchey WCS vs. Bontrager Race X Lite.

Bontragers:

- Slide on easily with hot water

- 28grams

- Tougher bar end plugs

- Last for around 6months

- Stay put on the bars so long as you buy the larger diameter version

- Feel smoother and seem to be slightly denser

Ritcheys

- Are very hard to get on the bars so will need soap or hairspray

- 34grams

- Bar end plugs are easily scuffed and broken

- Last for 3-4months

- Stay put with a death grip on the bars

- Adsorb more trail vibrations and feel spongier

- Cost a few quid more here

Ritchey WCS

Bontrager Race X Lite

New Locking Ergo version that I'd like to try...