Handlebar Tape

matt_wright
matt_wright Posts: 27
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Im after some yellow bar tape for my new boardman pro carbon bike. Herd of a few different types and was after advice for the best grip (yellow colour) in terms of grip and comfort (and anything else i may be forgetting.

Many Thanks

Matt

Comments

  • marcusjb
    marcusjb Posts: 2,412
    Fizik Microtex - best bar tape around and available in yellow (I have yellow on my Pinarello).
  • hopper1
    hopper1 Posts: 4,389
    +1 :wink:
    Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!
  • marcusjb wrote:
    Fizik Microtex - best bar tape around and available in yellow (I have yellow on my Pinarello).

    -1. I'm normally a Fizik fan, but this is hideous stuff, both to hold and look at - unless you like the pockmarked effect.

    3t Pro, Team or Ltd, depending on what you want to spend.
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  • I was sceptical using the Fizik microtex, but I have been impressed with it. It doesn't show or hold dirt, it can be wiped clean and therefore you can get away with using any colour without it looking shabby.
  • Scrumple
    Scrumple Posts: 2,665
    Fizik +another
  • rake
    rake Posts: 3,204
    insulation tape comes in yellow also for the budget option.
  • Monkeypump
    Monkeypump Posts: 1,528
    rake wrote:
    insulation tape comes in yellow also for the budget option.

    Budget - yes.

    Grip and comfort? Not so much!
  • RDB66
    RDB66 Posts: 492
    LizardSkin DSP, quite dear but great tape. Comes in 2 thickness's as well.
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  • Danny M
    Danny M Posts: 132
    I use lizard skins which I find nice but it is expensive
  • careful
    careful Posts: 720
    Fizic Microtec, double wrapped with some cheap cork underneath (any colour) - best of both worlds.
  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    I was impressed with the FSA tape on my caad.


    Yellow insulating tape is great to stop the end fraying!
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    Which is easier to keep clean on lighter colours? The Lizard Skin stuff or the Microtex?