Ergon GR2- Bike Grips
Silver- International Design Excellence Awards
Leisure & Recreation
Client: RTI Sports (Germany)
Design: Ergonomidesign (Sweden)
Creating the world's most ergonomic and comfortable bike grip required finding out how different hand sizes are affected by the biking experience. Research showed, for example, that women have more nerves in the palms of their hands. The designers of the Ergon GR2 used this and other information to create a grip that reduces/eliminates pain and numbness in the hand, thereby increasing bikers' performance and enhancing the joy of bicycling. In addition to being comfortable, the grip gives the biker maximum control when riding on rough surfaces with sweaty or muddy hands.
Visual Design Analysis:
Line: Bold, smooth, curvatious lines
Balance: Not symetrical alone, but when attached to a bike a pair becomes symetrical. The large flatter surface of the grip is balanced by the more cylindrical, sharper shape of the gear lever.
Contrast: Minimal contrast, eg, light grey to black or light green to green
Form: Organic, stable and safe. The ergonomic form fits the hand well and allows for maximum comfort and useability. large flatter handling area and a horn like gear changer.
Colour: Blacks and greys as well as jungle greens and yellows
Texture: Sleek and smooth metals and palm friendly rubber grip pads
Proportion: Horn like lever dominates the organic form leading down to the handle
Contact: Anna Romboli: anna.romboli@ergonomidesign.com
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