Ergon GP5 Biokork Grips

The GP series is a perfect solution for common wrist pain during cycling. In particular, the GP5 BioKork offers a sustainable approach to ergonomics pain relief with its compound and numerous options for hand positions. Further benefits of this grip are the pure rubber compound, easy-to-install clamping mechanism, and approved back-friendly ergonomics. Not approved for carbon handlebars.

• Natural and back-friendly
• Fullsize-Bar-End
• No more numb fingers
• Sustainable comfort

Features

Organic Material

The BioKork version of our successful GP series combines ergonomics, sustainability, and a comfortable feel consisting of 40% cork material. The material comes from organic farming in Portugal and meets strict ecological guidelines. In the inner support, 20% of the plastic is replaced by grass fibers.

Ecologically Sustainable

Sustainability is high on the agenda at Ergon. Under the “GreenLab” initiative, packaging is developed from recycled materials, and entire products such as the GP5 BioKork are made from particularly environmentally friendly materials. All parts of the handle are consistently manufactured in an ecologically sustainable manner.

Playing It Safe

The GP Series clamping system is extremely secure and easy to mount. Each grip is tightened with only one bolt to reliably secure its position and to prevent twisting. Another important safety feature is that Ergon’s aluminum clamps are cold forged and not extruded – resulting in a much stronger structure. GP grip versions featuring lightweight barends – made of glass-fiber-composite and with grippy rubber inlays – deliver additional hand positions for more comfort.

Feel-Good Grip

Minimum friction – maximum comfort: Gripping confidence is enhanced with Ergon’s super soft, UV-resistant, durable compound and specific texture patterns. Additionally, your riding enjoyment is elevated with a noticeable pleasing-to-the-touch feel.

Ergonomics

Nerve Relief

When riding, your hands support a lot of your upper body weight on the handlebars, placing high pressure on a relatively small grip area. In many cases, this pinches the extremely sensitive ulnar nerve that runs near the base of the palm near the pinky and close to the skin’s surface – often causing numbness. The wing grip increases the hand’s supporting area by distributing pressure over a wider surface and thereby preventing discomfort.

Ergonomic Solution

If your wrist is bent too much for too long, nerves, tendons, and blood vessels are compressed. The result is the carpal tunnel channel being constricted, which could damage the median nerve. Long rides and fatigue make it even harder for the rider to maintain a correct and healthy posture. The wing design of our GP grips gives the hand more support and automatically puts the wrist into a more ergonomic position, preventing numbness, tingling, and pain.

Two Sizes – For More Control

In order to help you maintain perfect control over your bike, your hands should not completely envelop the grip, which is why Ergon offers many grips in two size diameters – Small and Large. The difference refers to the grip width (hand size), meaning a larger hand will have a more positive fit on a thicker grip, while a smaller hand is better fit to a smaller grip. For hand/glove sizes 6.5 to 8.5 we recommend Small, for 8.5 to 10.5 the size Large.

Tested Back-Friendly

Back pain is the number 1 widespread condition. In particular, when this happens during cycling, the joy of riding is diminished. In lengthy testing procedures by an interdisciplinary panel of experts consisting of doctors, orthopedists, and physiotherapists, the back-friendly effect of the GP5 grip has now been officially confirmed.

Specifications

Specifications

• Use: Touring, E-Touring
• Weight: 395g
• Barend: Fiberglass Composite with Rubber Inserts