Trek Grip End Plug
Spares support for older Trek products is patchy at best. Reproducing the grip end plug locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Spares support for older Trek products is patchy at best. Reproducing the grip end plug locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Bar end plugs fall out and grips fray. The factory part is made from plastic that loses its plasticisers over the years. It gets glassy, then one day it lets go under a load it used to handle easily.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in TPU. TPU is flexible and grippy, so it absorbs the impacts and vibration that crack rigid plastics, and it is kind to the surfaces it touches.
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples. Bring in the damaged part or upload photos for assessment and we'll give you a straight answer before any work starts.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Trek |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Bicycle |
| Common failure mode | Bar end plugs fall out and grips fray |
| Typical use case | Replacement part for bicycle. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | TPU |
| Alternative materials | PETG |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 15–30 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $4 – $10 |
| Expected lifespan | 2–4 years of flexing service |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
