Grip thickness and bar sweep change wrist angle, and a mismatched combination can cause discomfort on longer rides. That makes grip choice more than a matter of which one looks appealing. Thick versus thin is not a one-size-fits-all decision; hand size and riding position are part of what I would weigh. The bar and grip seem like a pair to me, not two separate choices.
I’d rather compare options in person than guess from a catalogue photo; even a brief try would tell me more than the diameter label alone. How do you compare thicker and thinner grips against the sweep of your bars before settling on one?
Grip thickness and bar sweep change wrist angle, and a mismatched combination can cause discomfort on longer rides. That makes grip choice more than a matter of which one looks appealing. Thick versus thin is not a one-size-fits-all decision; hand size and riding position are part of what I would weigh. The bar and grip seem like a pair to me, not two separate choices.
I’d rather compare options in person than guess from a catalogue photo; even a brief try would tell me more than the diameter label alone. How do you compare thicker and thinner grips against the sweep of your bars before settling on one?
I’d pick the sweep first, then try different grip diameters on that same bar in riding position. A thicker grip changes finger wrap and palm contact; if the bar has your wrists cocked, changing grip diameter is unlikely to fix it.
I’d keep the bar fixed and try each grip in riding position, checking whether my wrist stays straight and my fingers can close without having to squeeze. I care more about that wrist line than a broad palm platform; grip diameter changes how the fingers wrap, but it won’t correct a sweep that puts the wrist at an awkward angle.
