I have some skateboard grip tape in red that I might use, but it's better to have the originals......
I am torn whether to use them on the National Lakes ride as its a long ride in the wet and cold and I don't know if the shifters will hold up for the duration. I hate having stuff on the bike only for the pictures but it doesn't seem sensible to keep them on and ruin the ride. I certainly couldn't use the black grips I already have as they are too worn and I'd ruin the shifters as I'd have to glue them doen pretty hard to stop them lifting.
It may be a case of taking the pics with these shifters on and swapping them for big rides for something more reliable. Short local rides would be fine.
BUT if anyone has any grips I would still like them!!