German grip masters, Ergon, have been making comfy touchpoints for cyclists since 2004. Today, they expand the offerings of their popular GDH Grip. The new updated GDH Grip will come in a whopping seven new colors and three sizes: GDH Slim, GDH, and GDH Fat.
The GDH is World Champion Vali Höll’s grip. It was co-developed with her and two other gravity racers, Troy Bronson and Luca Shaw. The three different grip sizes share the same design foundation: a multi-directional damping system, anatomic finger boxes, and the company’s GravityControl Rubber Compound.
“I’ve been on the GDH for years, and I’ve been riding the Slim version for two months now,” offers Ergon athlete Nate Hills. “The damping is definitely on par with the original GDH — the Slim gives me better precision, while still delivering plenty of cushion on the rough stuff.”
GDH Features
The GDH Grips feature interlocked cushion blocks on top, providing progressive damping. This means the blocks are softer upon initial contact, becoming more supportive at peak impact.
The finger boxes that are under the GDH grips are angled to accommodate a racing position. And there are inner and outer stops that help position the rider’s hand and thumb for comfy shifting.
The GDH Slim carries a 30mm diameter. It’s targeted at riders who like direct trail feedback and want to feel those terrain changes through technical sections.
The original GDH still rocks a diameter of 32mm and maintains its balanced approach. It combines direct feel with ergonomic shaping to reduce hand fatigue and arm pump during long, high-speed rides.
The new GDH Fat features a 34mm diameter, increasing the contact patch with your palm. This helps distribute pressure more evenly to reduce fatigue on longer, rougher descents while providing additional cushioning.
Each size uses the same GravityControl Rubber Compound, Ergon’s softest formulation. It’s designed to maximize vibration damping without compromising grip performance.
GDH Retail & Detail
Retail: $44.95
- Made in Germany
- GravityControl Rubber Compound: Ergon’s softest proprietary rubber for maximum vibration damping
- Ergonomic shape reduces hand fatigue and arm pump on demanding terrain
- Multi-directional damping system: progressive, interlocked texture blocks
- Anatomic finger boxes: four angled channels support a racing hand-arm position
- Inner and outer stops — locked-in hand feel with precise lever reference
- Available in three sizes: GDH Slim, GDH, and GDH Fat
– GDH Slim: 30mm diameter
– GDH: 32mm diameter
– GDH Fat: 34mm diameter - New Colors
– GDH Slim: Black, Slay Grey, Vicious Pink, Juicy Orange
– GDH: Black, Slay Grey, Vicious Pink, Juicy Orange, Nightride Blue, Lunar Lilac, and Chili Red
– GDH Fat: Black, Slay Grey, Juicy Orange, Nightride Blue, Lunar Lilac, Chili Red
– GDH Vali Höll Edition: Black/Gold, White/Gold
The new Ergon GDH sizing options will allow riders to match their hand size and riding preferences with ease, whether they prioritize direct feedback, balanced performance, or additional cushioning for extended rough terrain riding. Get yours by hitting the link below.
