Peaty’s Monarch Mushroom Grip
Forged from years of descending. Monarch grips are the holy grail of precision and comfort
The mushroom texture gets its title by looking like the classic fins on the underside of a mushroom. Used for decades on bmx grips for its ability to absorb impacts. Each fin of a mushroom texture is evenly spaced with a gap the same width as the fin. This is important so that the fin can be compressed by the hand and flex into the space next to it. This provides a much more comfortable, compliant, shock absorbing texture compared to a knurl texture. The user of this grip could be anyone from a trail cruiser looking for maximum comfort through to big hitters looking to take the sting out of hideous rock gardens and flat landings.Key Benefits
Tapered Diameter: A tapered grip means that its diameter increases from the inside to the outside of the grip. Our thin grip has 30mm diameter on the inside and 32mm on the outside, and the thick grip has 32mm on the inside, 34mm outside. This taper helps to create a more natural gripping angle by supporting your palm and reducing pressure on long rides. The taper in the rubber also results in a thinner section of rubber on the inside of the grip (for more bar feel) and a thicker section of rubber on the outside of the grip (for more impact cushioning).
Comfort Thumb Pad: Your thumb is the only part of your hand that grips the rear side of the grip. This means every rock, drop, root or rail can result in a small impact and rub between your thumb and grip, and can lead to hot spots and blisters on the inside of your thumb. Our comfort thumb pad extends further out from the grip diameter to provide more support and cushioning to your thumb, and help to reduce the risk of blisters.Cornering forces naturally cause your thumb to shift left and right which causes the straight fins of a mushroom texture to collapse side to side. This can not only create a distracting ‘clicking’ feeling under your thumb, but also compromises the level of cushioning and blister protection – enter the zigzag! Like corrugation in a tin roof, adding corners to a mushroom fin creates additional support – the tighter the zigzag, the more solid the thumb pad becomes.
SpecificationsTexture Options: Mushroom for Trail Comfort.Thickness Options: Thin (30-32mm) & Thick (32-34mm).High Grip Finger BarsUniquely cut inwards for maximum grip & feel.Tapered Grip Design: Offset core & tapered design gives more cushion where you need it.Zig-Zag Comfort Thumb Pad: Less friction / Less Blisters, more comfort.Interchangeable anodized aluminium.130mm grip area with a slim 8mm locking clamp and 3mm allen key bolt.
