help with my bicycle grips please?

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MusicMan '08

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i recently got some new grips for my bike, and after i FINALLY got the old ones off, what is the best way to get the new ones on?
many people suggested hairspray or silicon, but i wanna be sure
 
Slip the open end over a bottle of rubbing alcohol and shake the bottle for about 2 seconds. The inside of the grip will be wet from the rubbing alcohol. Quickly slide the grip onto the handle bar and within about a minute or so the alcohol will have evaporated and your grip will be secure. No need to use sticky hairspray or to soak your grips in warm water forever. Rubbing alcohol works well and it's quick with no residual residue.
 
If they're made of rubber the best method is to immerse them in hot water for a minute or so to make the rubber expand and be more pliable and they should slip on without any problems.


Edit- Does it make you a better cyclist knowing all these fancy technical solutions to simple problems? I don't think so. Soak the things in warm water and get them on the handlebars. Hairspray my ar$e.
 
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