Campag4life

Would appreciate some names and models of some good cheap mtb grips. Nothing fancy...just with good cushioning which aren't closed at the outboard end so I can run my bar ends.
I just picked up a new Trek 6000 and am dialing in the fit. Nice bike btw but the grips are very hard rubber and have to go.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

ed 

Odi Yeti logo.

helmut

I have a set of Serfas lock-ons that I picked up for $16. They're the wider ergonomic variety, kinda like the Ergons. They also make a traditional round grip in that price point. I like them so far, and they're open on the end.

dminor 

Good and cheap? Tall order. One of the best cheap grips out there isn't even a bicycle grip: Scott ATV; $6-under $10 at any moto shop. For open end, just take your trusty utility knife to the outboard end.

estabro

ODI.

Lock on "anything"...

fiatjeepdriver

i run wtb dual compound grips. they are very comfortable and IIRC they were fairly cheap.

dminor 

He said cheap. Lock-ons aren't cheap.

Terrapin Ben

oury. there like 12 bucks at most and come in a bunch of colors. they also have tons cushioning.

Zephyr11

Agreed on the ODI Yeti dual-ply. The ODI Intense dual-ply is pretty good too...it's got the same big logo for cushion on top and half-waffle on the bottom for grip as the Yeti (although the Yeti's grip on the bottom is little Yeti logos rather than a half-waffle). The Intense has a half-flange though, which you may or may not like.

estabro

They can be had for under $20, removed and reinstalled infinitely. In the long run, they are the best bet.

"Only a rich man can afford cheap tools..."

kenhill3

True dat. Altho they DO wear out at some point. I can wear off the grip pattern in one season on my ODI Rogues, even rotating them periodically.

junkyard

The problem with saying "cheap" is that it is a subjective term. Frankly, so is the term "good". So, techincally, if you're going to criticize one for considering lock-ons as "cheap" because your perception is that they are not cheap, you should also correct each poster who has suggested a grip that you do not deem as "good". Since this is probably tougher to do, as a single person will likely not have an opinion on all suggested grips, the appropriate response is to not address each grip suggestion as "good" or "not good" and simply take each suggestion as a potentially valid solution. Thus, in fairness, the same approach should be taken with suggestions put forth in regards to the equally subjective term "cheap".

dminor 

Mind you, I'm not arguing against lock-ons in the slighest. I use them myself and cannot imagine NOT using them any more and wonder why I resisted for so many years. On the other hand, I've been in the OP's situation: wanting a conmfortable grip for the least initial outlay that will last a reasonable amount of time (say, like until I can see clear to afford a better - - e.g. lock-on - - grip).

So when someone asks "what's a good, cheap grip?," I don't presume to reinterpret it to mean "What's your favorite grip?," "What's the coolest grip?," "What's the most comfortable grip?' or even "What's the best cost-vs.-quality value in a grip?" I read it as "What's a good, cheap grip?" Some suggestions, while perfectly valid, don't really answer the question. That's all I was pointing out.

ed 

This is how I interpreted the OP as well. I def. prefer the Lock-On Peaty that I'm running, but they're not cheap to say the least. Therefore, I rec'd the Odi Hardcore.

bikegeekmn

another vote for Oury they have been a favorite for a long time,I do try others but always come back to them.that been said, grips are kind of like saddles- personal preference.

junkyard

We need to start by defining "is" and then move forward from there.

ed 

estabro

I usually skim past any specifics in the OP and answer the questions: What do you have on your bike? or What do you want on your bike?

Campag4life

Thanks a lot guys....appreciate all the great input. I will pick up some Oury's as they are relatively large diameter and said to be a bit soft...I don't wear gloves in warmer weather.

Please see a pic below. I think I will cut the large diameter flaired end off with a utility knife as shown by the yellow line to make way for the bar ends I have. What do you think?...is this viable and a good approach for bar ends?
Thanks.

kenhill3

Yes. From experience.

You may also want bar-end plugs.

Campag4life

Many Thanks.

mx_599

oury

Mr_Fred

What are lock-ons?

Zephyr11

Grips that have a metal collar on each side that's tightened with a screw so they stay in place. A lot of guys like them because they don't spin. Personally, I like them because they're so easy to get on and off without the use of hairspray or windex. Makes replacing grips and swapping components a lot easier.

alicestrong

Oury are nice 'n' grippy...