Best for mountain-bike riders with larger hands, sensitive palms or a preference for maximum cushioning and vibration damping over quick, easy grip changes.
ESI Fatty’s are the brand’s largest, most shock-absorbing MTB grips, built for riders who want more cushioning and a larger handhold. The 35 mm silicone profile feels substantial without needing a lock-on clamp, and the eight plush pillows help create a comfortable, controlled contact point on rough ground.
The silicone compound provides useful vibration damping and a grippy surface for technical descents, while the contoured shape gives your fingers natural areas to settle into. The tested pair weighed 81 g including the bar plugs, keeping the weight reasonable for such a thick grip. They are supplied in black and are latex- and rubber-free.
These grips fit standard 22 mm handlebars and most conventional MTB cockpits. Silicone grips require a different installation process from lock-on models, so follow the supplied instructions carefully: install the bar plugs first, then slide the grips into position. Once fitted correctly they stay put, but they are less convenient to remove and reuse than clamp-on grips; a lock-on design may suit you better if you regularly swap handlebars.
35 mm full-size profile
Provides a generous handhold for riders who prefer a thicker grip and extra support.
Eight plush pillows
The padded profile helps absorb trail shock while maintaining dependable contact with the handlebar.
Silicone comfort
Soft silicone contact and vibration damping can reduce the harsh feel of rough trails.
Contoured grip surface
Ribbed shaping gives your fingers natural purchase and helps maximise traction.
Standard MTB fit
Designed for standard 22 mm bars and suitable for most conventional handlebars.
Bar plugs included
The supplied plugs help protect the grips during installation and finish the bar ends.
Latex- and rubber-free
A suitable choice for customers specifically looking for grips without latex or rubber.
Made in the USA
Manufactured in the USA by ESI.
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8 plush pillows
The padded eight-pillow profile helps maximise shock absorption and grip, giving you a softer, more controlled feel on demanding rides.
Silicone construction
The silicone grip material is designed to provide comfortable contact and vibration-damping performance at the handlebar.
All comfort. No fuss.
ESI is a bicycle-grip brand focused on silicone handlebar grips. Established in 1999, it is known for developing grips in a broad range of thicknesses, from slimmer designs to its thickest Fatty’s and Plush models.
ESI’s grips are made in the USA and are built around comfort, control, vibration damping and shock absorption. The brand’s range includes MTB grips, extra-long grips, engraved grips and related accessories.
