The Complete Guide to the AMS Grip Collection (2025/26 Edition)
Grips are to your bike what tires are to the terrain.
At All Mountain Style, we believe grips deserve the same attention as tyres: with terrain-specific design, rider-tuned feel, and fit for every hand and discipline.
Our 2025/26 collection includes five grips, each built using Ride-Specific Design, a philosophy that combines:
- Control vs. comfort trade-offs
- Hand ergonomics and contact zones
- Grip texture and material science
This guide will help you discover which AMS grip is best for your riding style, hand size, glove preference, and grip feel.
AMS RISE – Precision + Grip
The flagship grip for technical riders
Designed in collaboration with Cero Design (Unno bikes), the RISE grip is all about control, adaptability, and tactile feedback: especially for riders who grip closer to the stem.
Key Features:
- Micro-diamond texture for secure traction
- Ribbed pads placed 180º apart give it an oval shape and allows to change the feeling by rotating them to fine tune feeling
- Inside ribs for control and cushioning near the stem
- Adjustable outer feel (rotate to tweak diameter)
Best for: Enduro / DH / Trail, gloved riders
Hand size: Medium to Large
Grip feel: Firm, responsive
Diameter: 30.6–33mm
Length: 132mm
AMS CERO – Control + High Grip
Maximum traction for aggressive riding
If you ride fast and push hard, the CERO offers a locked-in feel with dual-compound rubber and aggressive texture. It’s your best friend on technical descents and DH tracks.
Key Features:
- Dual-compound construction
- Diamond + waffle texture
- Slim profile for direct control
- Single inside lock
Best for: DH / Enduro / Park
Hand size: Small to Medium
Gloves: Yes
Feel: Firm, max grip
Diameter: 30mm
Length: 132mm
AMS BERM – Flow + Comfort
All-day comfort with a tapered shape
The BERM is built for long rides, with a shape that reduces hand fatigue and keeps control predictable. Its balanced design works great with or without gloves.
Key Features:
- Tapered diameter (thicker on the outside)
- Micro-diamond + waffle texture
- Balanced grip feel
- All-weather performance
Best for: Trail / All-Mountain / Enduro
Hand size: Small to Large
Gloves: Optional
Feel: Cushioned but controlled
Diameter: 29.5–33.9mm
Length: 135mm
AMS BARCODE – Classic + Super Comfortable
Plush ribbed grip reimagined for modern MTB
The BARCODE reimagines the classic ribbed grip with modern comfort, especially for riders who go gloveless. Great for trail or pumptrack sessions.
Key Features:
- Ribbed texture for damping
- Soft rubber, single-compound
- Large diameter for cushioned feel
Best for: Dirt jump / Freeride / Casual Trail
Hand size: Medium to Large
Gloves: No
Feel: Plush, classic
Diameter: 31.5mm
Length: 132mm
AMS EXTRALIGHT – Minimal + Ultralight
Featherweight performance for XC racers
When every gram counts, the EXTRALIGHT grip is your go-to. Foam-only, no lock collar, no compromise on race-day performance.
Key Features:
- Ultra-lightweight foam
- Tesla-valve texture
- No lock collar
Best for: XC / Marathon
Hand size: Small to Medium
Gloves: Optional
Feel: Minimalist, direct
Diameter: 30mm
Length: 130mm
How to Choose: The AMS Grip Finder Tool
Most of the time, finding the right grip is love at first ride: and once you find it, you stick with it. Sometimes you get to test a few at your local shop or on a friend’s bike. But if that’s not your case, and you’ve read this whole blog and still aren’t sure which AMS grip is the one for you, then it’s time to try the AMS Grip Finder Tool.
It's simple conversational AI that we trained to help you find your perfect grip based on:
- Riding discipline
- Hand size
- Glove use
- Grip zone (inside/outside)
- Feel preference (firm vs cushioned)
Personalization Made Easy
- All grips (except EXTRALIGHT) feature a single-collar lock-on system
- Multiple colorways available
- Fast to swap: like changing a watch strap
Conclusion: The Right Grip for Every Rider
From XC racers to freeriders, AMS offers one of the most complete grip portfolios in MTB.
Our grips are built like tyres: tuned for terrain, feel, and rider-specific control.
So whether you’re chasing seconds, flow, or comfort, we’ve got your grip.
