Handlebar Ends, Grips & Tape

Handlebar grips or bar tape are effective for softening vibrations while cycling. By wrapping the tape around your handlebars - opens in a new tab, you’ll also experience a more comfortable ride, also reducing the need to wear thick, padded cycling gloves - opens in a new tab which can irritate your hands on long journeys.

Our range of bar tape comes in a variety of colours and thicknesses to suit the type of riding you enjoy, with thicker tape absorbing more of the impact. Choosing a thicker bar tape means you will lose some responsiveness, which is something you need if you’re tackling tricky trails on a mountain bike. - opens in a new tab Within our range of bar tape, you’ll find all sorts of colours to suit every type of bike and rider.

Bicycle handlebar grips and mtb grips are also an effective way to increase handling and performance. We stock grips to suit mountain bikes,road bikes - opens in a new tab and kids bikes from the likes of Ergon, Lizard Skins and Clarks. Our range consists of both beginner and premium foam body and gel grips to suit all riders. You’ll find grips with knurled patterns and ridges to increase performance in wet conditions, essential for mountain bikers and commuters. For more information on how to wrap your handlebars, see our video guide online. To complete our range, handlebar ends also ensure a comfortable ride, and are an excellent safety feature on all bikes and prevent your handlebars from filling with dirt. We stock a great selection of handlebar ends to suit individual styles for both road bikes and mountain bikes.

With Halfords click & collect service, you’re new handlebar products are just one click away. If you’d prefer to have them delivered to your home or work address, you can do this too, just select the delivery option at checkout. Alternatively, head to your local Halfords store - opens in a new tab to see some of our products in flesh.

Handlebar grips, ends and tapes FAQs

How to change bike handlebar grips?

Take off the old grips first. There are various methods of loosening them, including using rubbing alcohol, warm water, or even compressed air. Then tidy up the surface of the handlebar. Apply rubbing alcohol or grip glue inside the new grips so they go on more smoothly. Slide them into position and allow them to dry up before getting on your bike again.

Are all dirt bike grips the same size?

No, not all dirt bike grips are the same size. The left grip will usually fit a standard handlebar, but the right grip needs to fit over the throttle tube and is slightly larger. There are also variations between models and makers for grip length and texture. Here at Halfords, we carry a selection of dirt and MTB grips to fit different bikes and riding styles.

How to change tape on bike handlebars?

To fit new handlebar tape to your bike, take off the old tape and peel off any residue. Apply the new tape from the bar ends towards the stem, overlapping the layers neatly. Finish by securing the ends with finishing tape and installing bar end plugs. For quality bar tape in a variety of colours and thicknesses, visit Halfords in store or online.