AirGrips Pushrims — Reviewed

AirGrips Pushrims — Reviewed

By Seth McBride|2021-05-12T22:59:24-04:00May 12th, 2021|

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If you have limited strength in your hands, chances are you’re going to want pushrims that are a little more grippy than standard metal ones. But the typical options aren’t that great. Foam is plenty tacky, but they chunk off easily, can leave black marks on your hands and generate a lot of heat when you’re braking down a hill. Vinyl coated pushrims are more durable — but they’re heavy, leave sharp edges if you peel up a strip, still get hot and start getting slick after as little as a few months. So I was excited when, a few years ago, I saw an ad for the Newton AirGrips, made by the Canadian wheelchair manufacturer Motion Composites.

The AirGrips claimed to “boast a coating that doesn’t crack or peel, making them easy on the hands. They’re also … 1 pound lighter than standard grips.” Sounds great, right? I decided to get my C7 hands on a pair to see if they live up to the marketing.

Initial Thoughts

The first thing you’ll notice unboxing the AirGrips is [...]

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