Reddit reviews Avenir Comfy Soft Grips (Black/Grey, 137mm)

We found 2 Reddit comments about Avenir Comfy Soft Grips (Black/Grey, 137mm). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

Comfortable, soft-grip handlebar grips from bicycle accessory maker AvenirMinimize fatigue in your hands, wrists, and elbows on long ridesSoft foam, a firm inner core, and cushioned Krayton outer surfaceErgonomic shaping optimizes comfort and absorbs shockEach grip is 138 millimeters long

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2 Reddit comments about Avenir Comfy Soft Grips (Black/Grey, 137mm):

u/way2funni · 5 pointsr/whichbike

I'm going to weigh in on stuff you will want and need no matter what bike you get as you start working into it and , you know, stretch your legs. IMHO, I would not go with a road bike with drop bars and skinny tires myself. I think 28mm tires are minimum deal for a 300 pounder.

I would probably go with 32mm or higher to start. Once you get under 250lbs maybe you can go to 28mm

YOUR HANDS WILL HURT

Good padded gloves ,

Better grips and if budget allows,

MUCH BETTER GRIPS

BACK AND NECK WILL HURT

If you have back/neck problems a adjustable stem like this to raise your bar 20-50mm may be a good idea.

I went with a bmx type handlebar and got away from the flat bar pretty fast I'm 45 and my back is fucked up.

YOUR ASS WILL HURT

Padded undershorts usually is enough
If not - Better seat and if necessary - a suspension type seatpost.

Hope this helps.

u/[deleted] · 2 pointsr/bicycling

Here's a ~~Sheldon Brown~~ Tom Deakins article about handlebars and hand positions. You should definitely read it!

I can only ride a bike with a straight bar for 15 miles or so without serious discomfort in my hands due to a lack of different hand positions. 20 miles becomes crippling pain.

Some people with the same problem have had great success with ergonomic grips similar to these

Others like some type of bar ends like these so they have variable hand positions. I have something like these on my mountain/beater bike with straight handlebars and they help maintain my comfort level tremendously when on that bike.

Some people really love trekking bars since they offer many hand positions and usually work well with the shifter and brake-lever components that come on bikes with straight bars, so the cost of changing things is minimal compared to changing to something like drop bars that usually need different shifters and brake levers.

For what it's worth, once I went to drop handlebars (i.e. "the kind that curl around") I haven't had a single problem, and I can now ride all day without any hand discomfort.