Lock-on grips solve the slow creep problem that plagues friction-fit designs, but the trade-off usually involves hard plastic collars that concentrate pressure on your outer palm during long rides. Ritchey's Comp TrueGrips X addresses this with a single-clamp design that secures at the bar end only, letting the grip body float naturally along the rest of the handlebar without the inner collar that creates hot spots. The rubber compound extends all the way to the stem area, giving you consistent cushioning across your entire hand position rather than the hard-soft-hard transition that double-clamp grips introduce.

The grip pattern uses Ritchey's TrueGrip texture—a series of raised sections with varied surface geometry that channels moisture away from your palms while providing enough purchase to maintain control without gloves. At 130mm length, the grips accommodate a full hand width plus the reach adjustments riders make when terrain changes, whether you're choking up on technical climbs or spreading out on fast descents. The single-bolt clamp tightens with a 3mm hex key, making installation and removal straightforward when it's time to swap bars or replace worn grips.

Comp-level pricing puts these grips in reach for builds where the budget needs to stretch across multiple components, but the single-clamp TrueGrip design comes directly from Ritchey's higher-tier offerings. You're getting the same functional approach—lock-on security without inner collar pressure points—in a package that costs less than half of what WCS grips run. For riders who've dealt with grips rotating mid-ride or who find double-clamp designs uncomfortable on longer outings, this addresses both issues without requiring a significant investment.