• So I got GRX Shifters instead of ultegra as the consensus was that the shape was nicer.

    I think the shape is good, but what I don't like, and didn't expect, is the ridges on the hood rubbers. I can see them being ideal for extra grip on day rides off road where you're wearing gloves, but my plan is to use them on ultra races where I mostly don't wear gloves and am a bit worried about them ripping my skin off after a few days.

    Someone said that there are aftermarket replacements but I haven't been able find any non shimano ones. I'm going there might be smooth ones that would fit, anyone know of any?

  • I think @giofox mentioned this a long while back in the gravel thread.

    I don't really notice them but I normally run gloves though. Why wouldn't you wear gloves?

    If they really became an issue, I'd get a scalpel and shave them off.

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