The ODI F-1 Series Dread Lock is Tinker Juarez's signature grip, designed for the padding and control long days demand. Juarez is a cross country and marathon World Cup rider, so the brief was comfort over many hours rather than outright grip.

It uses ODI's A.I.R.E. compound, which infuses air into the rubber to cut weight and slow the rebound. The clever part is the offset design: there is more material on the palm side than underneath, so you get the padding where your weight actually sits without the bulk of a uniformly thick grip. Ergonomic finger cutouts on the underside add traction, and the contoured surface avoids hotspots.

Key features

• A.I.R.E. aerated compound for reduced weight and improved damping
• Offset design with more padding on the palm side
• Ergonomic finger cutouts on the underside
• Contoured surface for long rides
• V2.1 single clamp lock-on system
• Soft TPE ends, 130mm length

The comfort pick for long days in the saddle. Published diameters vary between 32mm and 35mm depending on the source, so try a pair in the shop if grip thickness matters to you.