Handlebar grips at Radfieber – comfort, style and control in leather. High-quality leather grips adapt to the shape of your hand over time, provide an individual grip feel and give your bike a classic, premium look. Radfieber carries the Schindelhauer Leder Ergo Grips in the standard version for city and trekking bikes as well as a special variant for twist shifters (e.g. Enviolo or Shimano Nexus). The ergonomic shape relieves the hands on longer rides and reduces pressure points.
Handlebar grips are made from different materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Cork grips are lightweight, absorbent and feel pleasant in the hand, but wear out more quickly. Leather (as with Schindelhauer Leder Ergo Grips) adapts to the shape of the hand over time, is durable and looks elegant, but requires care against moisture. Plastic and rubber (Kraton, TPR) are the most common materials – they are inexpensive, non-slip and weather-resistant, but can feel harder over long use. Silicone is soft, grippy and dampens vibrations particularly well, but is less abrasion-resistant. Foam grips are extremely lightweight and shock-absorbing, but are more suited to short-distance use. Aluminium grips are robust and visually striking, but become unpleasantly cold in low temperatures and offer little dampening.
The surface of the grips significantly affects hold and comfort. Smooth rubber or plastic surfaces are easy to clean and provide sufficient grip in dry weather, but can become slippery when wet. Structured or profiled surfaces (grooves, nubs, waffle patterns) improve grip in wet or sweaty conditions. Perforated foil or leather provides breathability and reduces sweat buildup on the palms. Bar tape made of cork, PU leather or gel is wrapped around drop bars and dampens vibrations – an alternative to conventional grips on road and gravel bikes. Some grips combine multiple surfaces, such as a rubberized, grippy zone for the fingers and a smooth resting area for the palms.
The shape of the grips determines how force is transferred from the hand to the handlebar. Classic round grips are simple and universal, but offer little relief on long rides. Ergonomic grips have a palm rest that distributes weight more evenly and reduces pressure on the ulnar nerve. This shape is especially common on trekking and city bikes. Wing grips have lateral supports that enable additional hand positions. Road handlebar grips are not designed as individual grips but as bar tape, which can take on different thicknesses and shapes depending on the wrap and padding. The length of the grips also varies: longer grips offer more space for different hand positions.
Functionally, handlebar grips differ mainly in compatibility with shifting and braking systems. Standard grips are simply pushed onto the handlebar and fixed with a hex key – they are compatible with all common handlebars. Special variants such as the Schindelhauer Leder Ergo Grip for twist shifters have a cut-out or open side that accommodates the twist mechanism of hub gears (Enviolo, Shimano Nexus). There are also grips with integrated bar end or bell mounts, grips with reflective elements for better visibility, and heated grips that are powered by the e-bike battery – a practical feature for winter use.
