Super good for protecting/keeping your little finger where it should be and gives smooth glances off trees when its a bit tight.
Does grab vegetation though (not a major)
I have bought 3 sets of the counter punch bar ends , I put them on my bike and my son’s bike , saves the pinky finger another way of help controlling the bike
Easy to install , great addition to the bike
I love my new counter punch bar ends , small and discreet . I have injured my pinky fingers in the past and recently hit a bank. They saved my finger.
I have several trails near me where the trees seem to jump out at you when least expected. It was worth ordering these and importing into the US. It wasn’t long after that that I saw them in action when I nicked a tree at speed and continued on without incident. They even helped me at an indoor bike park where I accidently took a tight turn too wide and they simply slid along the brick wall without upsetting the handlebars. I could tell how bad that could have been from the scrapes left on them. Would definitely buy again.
I like this for hand placement and peace of mind for saving my pinky in case of a crash. They fit perfectly on my Eragon grips. I also like that you can rest your hands like XC bar ends.
The bar ends are excellent very well made with a premium quality look and finish. Before I purchased them i did wonder how they would work and feel due to their size but they are very comfortable and as well as providing protection in the event of a tree strike they definitely give you the feeling of having a better grip on your bars. Was planning on using the bar ends with my go to grips, ergon ga 3’s, but decided to order the grips as well and give them a try. Really like the shaped inner locking clamp with the softer density inner thumb area it creates a very comfortable and secure grip, kind of like an ergonomic mini flange. No criticism of the loam labs grips but i will be using the ga3’s as at 60+ with one wrist that is more titanium than bone I need the support of the small wings for all day riding. Now if loam lab where to do a version of their grip with a small wing…
I've broken more than one finger crashing. I tried the larger hand guards and never loved them. I found these from a Charles Murray bike check and got them immediately. I absolutely love them great protection with out the huge dirt bike style gaurds. They have hit more than one tree. Protected my hands perfectly and not a scratch on them. Highly recommend
It protects my pinky fingers well but I wish it was bent a bit more. It catches smaller stuff like saplings that I almost lost control.
I've had these on about half a dozen rides now and the work as described. Has saved my pinky's several times now. Also builds confidence to go faster between tight trees. Easy to install just like handguards on a dirtbike. For carbon bars add a little of the friction paste. For Odi or other grips that don't have open ends, as step bit works great to drill them out to mount these.
I find these grips to be so comfortable as well as grippy. They absorb quite a lot of the vibration from my carbon bars.
I love the counter punch ends, they have saved my bacon quite a few times now. This is why after 4500 miles of enduro type of riding I’m on my second pair of refill grips.
Awesome product.
these work great for deflecting off trees, especially small saplings that grow close or over the trails.
Thanks
The bar ends are fantastic and a great addition as I always clip my pinkies on trees. The grips are a bit skinny for me and create pressure on my palms but this is just user preference I think. 4.5/5!
Love these things, bars feel naked without them. One for the new bike, one to replace the most battered set on the trail bike (still perfectly functional though). Better coatings on the plugs for enhanced friction in the bar. I miss the punch laser etching though
Bought these in hopes of saving my knuckles from tree strikes, and boy did these gems deliver. Thank you!
Incredible product. I discovered Counterpunch from Specialized's downhill mtb team. I'm really glad I found this product. They've saved me from crashing and the design looks awesome too :)
I glanced off a tree once, where the Counterpunch may have helped; but I also crashed once, and nearly crashed another time, and got my hand torn up by thorns a third time, when foliage got tangled in the bar end. So I'd say these are worth running if your main foe is large tree trunks, but are best avoided if you have loose, overhanging branches, brambles, bushes, etc that could get hooked by the Counterpunch.
Definitely a good purchase! Had a couple of crashes and tree strikes with them installed and they’ve proven indestructible so far
Ordered a set of Loamlab Counterpunch bar ends all the way from the Uk after finding out about the products from watching Charlie Murray’s video’s on Youtube. They arrived perfectly packaged and fitted really easily, they seem really well made and have so far saved my fingers on a few occasions with tree strikes! Really glad I ordered and was even kept informed regards shipping direct from Loamlab which was a nice added personal touch!
Thanks Team Loamlab!
Shortly after I got a set I put my bars into a tree on the trail. Got nothing more than a small bruise rather than a broken finger.
These go on all my and my families’ bikes now.
would have been nice it the retainer screws where made of stainless steel. would have pad extra. other than that they are greatv and easy to install.
Quick shipping. Have bought as gifts for friends before and they are always thrilled. Lots of comments on how product saved them from crashing or hurting fingers. Item well made, good price
Used in conjunction with Shredhit hand guards this is a pretty bomb proof combo for protecting my pinkies. I hve bounced off multiple trees and has zero issues. Money well spent. Will likely buy for my other bike as well. Very well made and finished. Quick shipping arrived in about a week 👌