All Mountain Style’s Berm grips have an awful lot to offer for a very reasonable price. They’re stylish, grippy, and their shape will appeal to fans of tapered grips. In fact, there’s very little to grumble about, especially for the money, making them some of the best MTB grips on the market, even if they are rather firm.
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All Mountain Style Berm grips - Technical details
The All Mountain Style (or AMS) Berm grips are rather simple, using a tapered shape that’s narrower at the inboard side at 29.5mm in diameter and thicker outboard, measuring 33.9mm. It’s then secured by a single locking ring.
As for the texture, well, it’s a classic. The upper is dappled with a micro-diamond pattern and there’s a waffle arrangement at the bottom, where your fingers would sit. This style of grip texture is something we’ve seen time and time again, and it’s a case where less is more.
AMS says that the grips weigh 102g, while my scale says they’re 104g. They then come in at 135mm in length.
They’re available in eight colours, some solid and others (like this orange on test), with a very cool marbled effect.
All Mountain Style Berm grips - Performance
From the very start, I had high expectations of the Berm grips and as someone who gravitates towards tapered grips, they did not disappoint.
While fairly standard in shape, the taper provides the best of both worlds when it comes to bar feel and vibration damping. Plus, this shape follows the contours of my hands better than normal, straight grips. The single clamp is also appreciated here, as whatever squidge is offered by the fatter diameter is unhindered by a second metal clamp.
AMS hasn’t gone for anything too crazy in the chosen texture for the Berm, the safe choice is an excellent one as the micro diamonds rustle up more than enough grip. The waffle at the bottom offers a solid hold for fingers to nestle into with great support.
The rubber compound chosen for the grip has shown very good durability, leaving little to no sign of wear after a few months of solid riding. Though the compound is great for longevity, it does sacrifice a level of vibration damping that’ll be present with a softer compound of rubber. However, arm pump crept in only late into big descent-heavy days.
Although the rubber is on the harder side, grip remained reliable through all weathers, with and without gloves, and that’s a pretty big plus.
All Mountain Style Berm grips - Verdict
Apart from the tougher rubber, complaints are limited as the grip and comfort that the Berm grips offer are top-notch considering the asking price. And speaking of, that price is among the cheapest on the market.
At £23, a pound more, there are a couple of competitors, namely PNW Components' Loam grips which use a similar tapered shape but its texture means that the rubber is softer. Personally, I prefer the Loam grip, but it’s a case of personal preference.
But one grip that pips them both is Oxford’s Driver grips at £15. They’re a thin grip that’s hard-wearing, though they may be a little too thin for some, and they don’t feature a tapered shape.
If you’re after a stylish tapered grip and the diamond/waffle pattern is right up your street, you simply can’t go wrong by choosing the All Mountain Style Berm grips. They look great, are shaped well, and offer decent grip in all conditions. Though the rubber might be a little hard for some.
