Bjorn’s grips made from grips
If you’ve just treated yourself to some expensive, carbon fiber bike jewelry and are feeling a bit gluttonous, how about a set of recycled grips to balance things out? ”We at Bjorn Bikes are as passionate about riding as we are about producing an environmentally sustainable bike,” they say on their website, and their gravel frame is manufactured using 60% recycled stainless steel. Their new grips come from 100-percent recycled materials, though, and are made using “post-industrial rubber” in the United States by ODI.
Other details include a 31mm diameter, an offset center for a bit more cushion under your palms, and there’s a single inboard lock-on collar that’s nice for riders who tend to rest their hands on the outer edges. I have only one very important question: Why is there no “We heard you like grips so we put grips in your grips!” tagline? Talk about missed opportunities.
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