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LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch MTB Handguards
LoamLab Counterpunch cutaway

Counterpunch

Regular price $18 CAD $0 CAD Unit price per

WHY?

The Counterpunch makes clipping trees less problematic by protecting the 5th digit and metacarpal from impact, greatly reducing the chance of a broken bone. The curved surface slides rather than grabs, making it less likely the bar will hang up and throw the rider. As soon as testing began, several riders reported improved control, and declared it the top reason to run them, which is something that typical MTB handguards don't offer. 

WATCH THE COUNTERPUNCH STRIKING A TREE

Not just a slight clip, but a full on tree strike, on chunky bark The Counterpunch slides, not grabs. Saves a crash, saves your hand and maybe saves your season. People often ask why they don’t curve more over your pinky. It’s because they don’t need to; less is more.

 

HAND POSITION

Like to run the meat of your palm off the end of the bar? You know it puts you more at risk but control is more important than safety, right? The Counterpunch still allows you to do this comfortably and safely, even if you really like to hang it out. 

 

LOAMLAB GRIP

By making the rubber eccentric to the bar, and strategically removing areas of the inner core, the LoamLab grip is a thin (29mm) lock-on with the comfort of a thick slide-on. This makes the top of the grip level from end to end, without a pressure point normally found on thin concentric grips. The cutaway core at the thumb creates a thicker flexible pad that absorbs vibration for better traction with less gripping force, and the uniform surface there makes gloveless riding comfortable. The LoamLab grip is also available in a Single Clamp version if the Counterpunch is not your style.

 

COMPATIBILITY

Mates perfectly with the LoamLab dual clamp grip. Also compatible with ODI dual clamp grips by replacing the outer lock ring with the Counterpunch. Or simply install it on the end of the bar with the open-end grip of your choice.  

Counterpunch without grips: 68g per pair 
Counterpunch with grips: 164g per pair

The Counterpunch™ has US and International Patents Pending

Customer Reviews

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Derek Foster
Good in some circumstances but dangerous in others

I glanced off a tree once, where the Counterpunch may have helped; but I also crashed once, and nearly crashed another time, and got my hand torn up by thorns a third time, when foliage got tangled in the bar end. So I'd say these are worth running if your main foe is large tree trunks, but are best avoided if you have loose, overhanging branches, brambles, bushes, etc that could get hooked by the Counterpunch.

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Joel Treseng
Awesome product!

Definitely a good purchase! Had a couple of crashes and tree strikes with them installed and they’ve proven indestructible so far

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Matt Hibbert
5 star Product & Company

Ordered a set of Loamlab Counterpunch bar ends all the way from the Uk after finding out about the products from watching Charlie Murray’s video’s on Youtube. They arrived perfectly packaged and fitted really easily, they seem really well made and have so far saved my fingers on a few occasions with tree strikes! Really glad I ordered and was even kept informed regards shipping direct from Loamlab which was a nice added personal touch!

Thanks Team Loamlab!

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Blaise St-Laurent
Does the job!

Shortly after I got a set I put my bars into a tree on the trail. Got nothing more than a small bruise rather than a broken finger.

These go on all my and my families’ bikes now.

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rick manett
corrosion, great build on bar ends

would have been nice it the retainer screws where made of stainless steel. would have pad extra. other than that they are greatv and easy to install.