GDH Slim

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GDH Slimblack

  • Maximum control and feedback from the trail
  • Proven ergonomic shape for less fatigue and arm pump
  • Developed with DH World Champion Vali Höll and top pro riders
Our World Cup downhill grip now has a more individual fit. Our GDH slim gives you the closest contact between your hands and handlebars – meaning more terrain feedback, more feel for the bars and maximum bike control. The proven design details of the original GDH – developed with our World Cup pro races – remain the same with a thinner overall diameter. Riders who tackle the tougest terrain or have smaller hands will appreciate the GDH Slim.
Color
MSRP $ 44.95 excl. VAT

Technical Specifications

Name
GDH Slim
Art.-No.
42440400
Use
Downhill/Gravity, Enduro, E-MTB
Size
Slim
Color
Black
Material
GravityControl Rubber – extra soft
Diameter
30 mm
Clamp
Extruded aluminum / CNC machined
MSRP
$ 44.95 excl. VAT

PERFORMANCE THROUGH EXPERIENCE At the top of the world for over ten years

Ergon has combined over ten years of experience with our GE1, GD1 Evo and GFR1 grip series with the expertise of 4X DH World Champion Vali Höll and pro riders Troy Brosnan, Fabien Barel and others to perfect every detail of the GDH Slim. The GDH Slim is an uncompromising downhill racing grip with maximum trail feedback for charging hard on local trails or to the top step of a World Cup DH podium.

The Ergon team discusses the surfaces with Vali.

INSIDE LOCKING One hex screw – locked down tight

Thanks to its high-strength aluminum inner clamp, the GDH slim will not twist on aluminium or carbon handlebars – ensuring rider safety and confidence.

High-strength aluminum inner clamp.

HIGHEST QUALITY AND DURABILITY Certified by the 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 every Ergon rubber compound is tested by SGS INSTITUT FRESENIUS, the world’s most trusted testing and certification organizations. Our compounds are carefully tested 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.

SGS-certified rubber grip.

DURABLE END PLUGS Added protection for your grips

The GDH Slim’s replaceable end plugs are extremely durable and protect the end of the grip during the inevitable crash.

Sturdy end plug.

Thinner rubber thickness equals more feel

The GDH Slim reduces the rubber thickness between the palm and handlebars to a minimum to maximise feedback from the trail while enhancing hand feel and bike control. The cushioning elements and rubber remain the same – only thinner. This allows more sensitive feedback from your front wheel with less cushioning than the GDH or GDH FAT. Women riders or those with smaller hands often feel more confident with the slim version and its smaller overall circumference.

Handle comparison: The diameters of the Ergon GDH and GDH Slim handles.

Less hand fatigue. Less arm pump.

The ergonomic shape of the GDH FAT was designed in close collaboration with the fastest gravity athletes to minimize hand fatigue while enhancing control at speed on demanding terrain. Arm pump, pain and loss of strength in the hands and forearms due to excess pressure on the muscle tissue and fascia is reduced to the minimum with extra cushioning.

No arm pump with the GDH Team.

Multi-directional cushioning

The multi-level, multidirectional texture blocks on the grip’s top side provide excellent cushioning with maximum control despite the thinner rubber. The interlocking texture structure prevents collapsing under pressure and delivers progressive cushioning that is pleasantly soft yet does not bottom out under heavier hits. The asymmetrical design provides additional cushioning in the GDH Slim version with proportionally more rubber on the top side of the grip compared to the underside.

Multidirectional texture blocks.

Finger zones for maximum grip

The aggressive finger zones on the underside of the grip maximize handling in the most intense riding situations. The four individual finger zones are angled to match the hand and arm positions of the racer – ensuring a tenacious grip on demanding trails.

Perfectly pronounced grip zone.

Inner and outer stops keep you locked-in to win!

The integrated ergonomic outer stop of the GDH Slim delivers a locked-in hand feel and positions the outer edge of the hand perfectly in rapidly changing extreme conditions. The inner stop is an intuitive reference for the inner side of the hand and is designed to allow precise shifting and braking. You’ll grasp or your handlebars quickly and correctly every time.

Inside and outside stop for perfect orientation.

Extra-soft rubber compound

The GravityControl rubber compound used in the GDH Slim grip is our softest rubber compound yet! GravityControl rubber delivers incredible cushion and damping for amazing comfort, feedback and control.

Extra soft rubber compound.