Counterpunch

$18 CAD

WHY?

The Counterpunch makes clipping trees less problematic by protecting the 5th digit and metacarpal from impact, greatly reducing the chance of a broken bone. The curved surface slides rather than grabs, making it less likely the bar will hang up and throw the rider. As soon as testing began, several riders reported improved control, and declared it the top reason to run them, which is something that typical MTB handguards don't offer.

WATCH THE COUNTERPUNCH STRIKING A TREE

Not just a slight clip, but a full on tree strike, on chunky bark The Counterpunch slides, not grabs. Saves a crash, saves your hand and maybe saves your season. People often ask why they don’t curve more over your pinky. It’s because they don’t need to; less is more.

HAND POSITION

Like to run the meat of your palm off the end of the bar? You know it puts you more at risk but control is more important than safety, right? The Counterpunch still allows you to do this comfortably and safely, even if you really like to hang it out.

LOAMLAB GRIP

By making the rubber eccentric to the bar, and strategically removing areas of the inner core, the LoamLab grip is a thin (29mm) lock-on with the comfort of a thick slide-on. This makes the top of the grip level from end to end, without a pressure point normally found on thin concentric grips. The cutaway core at the thumb creates a thicker flexible pad that absorbs vibration for better traction with less gripping force, and the uniform surface there makes gloveless riding comfortable. The LoamLab grip is also available in a Single Clamp version if the Counterpunch is not your style.

COMPATIBILITY

Mates perfectly with the LoamLab dual clamp grip. Also compatible with ODI dual clamp grips by replacing the outer lock ring with the Counterpunch. Or simply install it on the end of the bar with the open-end grip of your choice.

Counterpunch without grips: 68g per pair
Counterpunch with grips: 164g per pair

The Counterpunch™ has US and International Patents Pending

Brilliant

These have already saved me more times than I can count. They are fantastic, however anyone purchasing the non grip version should be wary that they can come out with big impacts and so buy spares. I lost one after crashing into the ground and it got pulled out by tye plants/dirt and I almost lost a second one after a head on collision with a tree that bruised the bones in my hand. Tighten hard and buy spares but overall very good and do a job.

Quality seems good but...

Still wondering if it helps more with possible tree hits or just catches bushes etc so that they cannot escape and turn your handlebar more than without counterpunch.

New favourite grip.

Thin, soft, grippy and saved my pinkies on numerous occasions. I’m fussy with hand positioning on the bike, these grips help massively as I can instantly place my pinky against the bar end for my ideal position. What’s not to like.

Right size

I thought I needed the bigger grips. Turns out not. Between the cutouts and smaller diameter numb hands are now a thing of the past.

Love them!

Was a little skeptical of them at the start of the ride but by the time I got done with my first ride I was use to them. They work great and give me an extra sense of confidence when I’m pushing through trees or big boulders. Can’t see myself riding without them now. Great customer service as well.

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