Gord, you're right - a compressor just for grips is a bit, well, pricey. But it also works well for car tires, bike tires, inflating inflatables, blowing dust off... And a small compressor can be had for ~ $100 CDN. I've got a small tank Team Mechanix 1/3 HP compressor, and it works just fine for me. Assuming the buildup tape is OK, the grips are removed and replaced in less than 5 minutes. It's even faster if the old grips are junk - I just cut 'em off!