GFR1 Factory

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GFR1 Factoryfrozen stealth / grey

  • Made for Gravity/Freeride
  • Extreme damping
  • Unique rubber compound
The world-class gravity grip featuring the factory compound was exactly what Tahnée Seagrave and her teammates from Canyon [CLLCTV] FMD Racing requested. Working together, the Ergon developers delivered the ultimate gravity grip with the GFR1 Factory. The grip’s features include specific textured siping on the top, added grip zone on the bottom and the factory rubber compound for maximal damping and control through the most demanding tracks. Available in the oil slick version as a FMD Racing Edition.
Color
MSRP $ 44.95 excl. VAT
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Technical Specifications

Name
GFR1 Factory
Art.-No.
42440051
Use
Downhill/Gravity, E-MTB
Color
Frozen Stealth / Grey
Material
Factory Custom Rubber
Clamp
Extruded Aluminum / CNC Machined
MSRP
$ 44.95 excl. VAT

Slimly formed, maximum damping

Ergon developers work closely with athletes and teams. This is the only way to produce the most efficient products that can meet the highest demands. The GFR1 Factory evolved through close teamwork with top professional downhill riders. One of the most notable features from this relationship is the grips slim design for maximum feedback yet still highly damping as a result of the specific textured siping along the gripping surface area.

Ergon-Grip GFR1 Factory with anti-slip surface.

Ideal hand position thanks to inner stop

The inner stop of the GFR1 Factory provides direct orientation for fast maneuvers, jumps or tricks. This provides an additional safety feature keeping your hand in the optimum position and ensuring that you can operate the controls at all times.

Ergon handle GFR1 Factory with inner stop for an optimal hand position.

Reduced effort

Pulling up the front wheel of your bike costs valuable energy every time. In order to minimize the gripping forces, the GFR1 Factory has a particularly strong lower grip zone for the fingers.

Ergon-Grip GFR1 Factory with pronounced lower grip zone.

Premium Quality and Exceptional Durability Certified by SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS

The bike grip is where you connect directly with your ride – it's in constant contact with your hands and skin. That’s why Ergon takes extra care to ensure every rubber compound we use meets the highest standards. All our materials are thoroughly tested by SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS, one of the world’s most trusted testing and certification organizations. Our compounds are carefully examined for harmful substances and meets – or exceeds – the toughest safety and quality standards. You can ride comfortably and confidently, knowing you're holding onto the best.

Grip rubber certified by SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS.

Factory custom rubber Precise durability

A grip is always subject to wear and tear, especially in tough MTB terrain. With the Ergon-exclusive „Factory Custom Rubber“ material, the surface structure remains precise and especially grippy for a longer durations of time than a standard rubber.

The unique rubber compound Factory Custom Rubber for Ergon grips stays precise and grippy for a long time.

Interior Clamping One screw – more safety

The strong aluminum inner clamp prevents the GFR1 Factory from twisting on the carbon handlebars. This secure clamping allows for even more safety on the bike!

Ergon handle GFR1 Factory with inside aluminium clamp.

Exchangeable end plugs Particularly long-lasting

The end plugs on the GFR1 Factory are replaceable. This adds an important durability feature for the grip.

Ergon handle GFR1 Factory with exchangeable endplugs.