Peaty’s has expanded its grip range with the Peaty’s Monarch Pro MTB grips, a higher-performance version of its existing Monarch grip aimed at riders who want more comfort, control and durability from one of the bike’s most important contact points.
The Peaty’s Monarch Pro MTB grips keep the tapered shape and rider-focused options of the original Monarch, but add a dual-material construction and redesigned core intended to reduce trail chatter through the hands. That makes the launch relevant not only for trail, enduro and downhill riders, but also for eMTB users, where extra bike weight, higher speeds on rough ground and longer rides can all make hand fatigue more noticeable. For riders still building their setup around the bike itself, our e-MTB buyer’s guide is a useful starting point.
The new grips are priced at £29.99 and are available in six colours: Black, Brick Red, Storm Blue, Mint Green, Sage and Plum Purple. Each set is supplied with colour-matched lockrings.
What has changed on the Monarch Pro?
The biggest update is the move to a dual-compound layout. The upper half of the grip, including the palm-facing surface, inner flange and zig-zag thumb pad, uses a soft 15A durometer rubber. This is the area where most hand pressure sits, so Peaty’s has focused the softer material where it should make the biggest difference to comfort and grip.
Underneath, the finger bars and bar ends use a firmer 30A Duralite compound. Peaty’s says this material is designed to be more durable than standard rubber, while also resisting ripping and damage at the bar end. That should matter to riders who regularly lean bikes against walls, clip trees, scrape bars in crashes or ride tight UK woodland trails.
The other major change is the new impact dampening core. The Monarch Pro has a cut-away channel along the top section, directly under the palm area. This increases the depth of soft rubber between the rider’s hand and the handlebar, which is intended to improve vibration damping and reduce small-bump feedback on rough terrain.
Two textures and two diameters
As with the original Monarch, the Peaty’s Monarch Pro MTB grips are not offered as a single one-size-fits-all option. Riders can choose between Thin and Thick diameters, with the Thin grip measuring 30mm to 32mm and the Thick grip measuring 32mm to 34mm. The taper means the grip gets wider towards the outside, which is designed to support a more natural hand position.
There are also two texture choices. The Mushroom version is aimed at trail comfort, using a ribbed surface that can compress under the hand to help absorb impacts. The Knurl version is aimed more at race control, with a more direct, aggressive texture for riders who want clearer feedback through the bars.
For eMTB riders, that choice is useful. A rider doing long days on rocky natural trails may prefer the Mushroom texture and Thick diameter for extra comfort, while someone riding steeper bike-park tracks or racing an electric enduro bike may lean towards the Knurl texture for a more locked-in feel. If your riding regularly includes rough descents, repeated hits and technical singletrack, our guide to the best full-suspension eMTB 2026 explains why comfort and control become so important on modern electric mountain bikes.
Practical details for UK trails
Peaty’s has carried over several details from the Monarch platform, including the half flange with a pinky ramp, high-grip finger bars and a zig-zag thumb pad. These small features target common issues for mountain bikers, including thumb rub, hand movement and grip security when pulling on the bars through rough sections.
The grip area measures 130mm, while the slim lockring system uses an 8mm low-profile clamp with a 3mm Allen bolt. The tapered core is also made from 80% recycled ocean plastics.
Contact points such as grips, saddle, pedals and tyre choice can make a big difference to how an eMTB feels over a longer ride. Battery strategy matters too, especially if you are heading out for bigger loops, so our guide on how to get more range from your e-MTB battery is worth reading alongside smaller setup changes.
Early verdict
The Peaty’s Monarch Pro MTB grips are not a complete reinvention of the grip, but they do appear to be a more technical version of the original Monarch. The key story is the combination of soft rubber where the hand needs cushioning, tougher material where the grip takes abuse and a cut-away core designed to reduce vibration.
For UK mountain bikers and eMTB riders who struggle with hand fatigue, worn bar ends or inconsistent grip feel, the Monarch Pro looks like a sensible upgrade rather than a cosmetic refresh. The real test will be how the dual-material construction holds up after months of wet rides, gritty gloves and repeated impacts on UK trails.