Mountain bikers who want a soft, tacky grip that won't twist, and riders freshening up their bike with a bit of colour.
The JetBlack Staple is JetBlack's top lock-on grip, using its stickiest, softest rubber for secure hold, vibration damping and good trail feedback. This pair comes in bright orange with black lock rings.
The pattern is split in two: a half waffle section where your fingers wrap for control, and a half diamond section under the palm for comfort. A single inboard lock ring clamps each grip so it won't slip or rotate, even in the wet.
At 31 mm in diameter and 132 mm long, they suit medium hands and most trail bikes, and the pair weighs just 115 g.
Stays put
Single lock-on clamp stops twisting.
Tacky compound
JetBlack's softest, stickiest rubber.
Split pattern
Waffle for control, diamond for comfort.
Light
115 g per pair.
Grips
In the box
Split waffle pattern
Waffle texture on one side for control and a diamond texture on the other for comfort.
Great for
Maybe not for
Fits standard 22.2 mm flat and riser bar ends. The grip is 132 mm long, so check you have that much space between the bar end and your brake and shifter clamps.
Fitting lock-on grips
Slide them on dry, with the lock ring on the inboard side, and leave a millimetre or two gap at the bar end if you use the included end. Tighten the clamp bolt gently with a hex key; a soft compound grip needs only light torque. Soft grips wear faster than hard ones, so replacing them every season or two is normal for keen riders.
