Ergonomic grips
Numbness in your hands after 20 minutes? It's not your bike — it's your grips. $30 fixes it for good.
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Hand numbness on e-bikes is caused by ulnar nerve compression at the base of the palm. Wing-shaped ergonomic grips (Ergon GP-series is the reference) spread the load across your whole palm and cure it immediately.
Lock-on grips are easier to install (one hex bolt) and don't slip when wet. Twist-on grips need rubbing alcohol or hair spray and patience. For any e-bike with throttle, get the model with built-in bar-end horns — they give a relief position for long rides.
Where to buy
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Also worth a look
Ergon GP5 with Bar Ends
Wing grip + dual bar-end horns, the touring/commuting reference, made in Germany.
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Three widths (S/M/L) matched to hand size, wing-shaped, lock-on, German ergonomics.
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Pro tips from the e-bike pros
- Install grips with the wing parallel to the ground, then tilt slightly down — let your wrist tell you the right angle on a short test ride.
- Bar-end horns save your hands on long climbs and headwinds. Get the model with them if you ride more than an hour at a time.
- Replace grips when they go shiny — that's the rubber compound oxidizing and losing grip in the wet.
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