Handlebar Tape
matt_wright
Posts: 27
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
Many Thanks
Matt
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Fizik Microtex - best bar tape around and available in yellow (I have yellow on my Pinarello).0
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+1Start with a budget, finish with a mortgage!0
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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.I'm at that difficult age... somewhere between birth and death.0 -
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.0
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Fizik +another0
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insulation tape comes in yellow also for the budget option.0
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rake wrote:insulation tape comes in yellow also for the budget option.
Budget - yes.
Grip and comfort? Not so much!0 -
LizardSkin DSP, quite dear but great tape. Comes in 2 thickness's as well.A Brother of the Wheel. http://www.boxfordbikeclub.co.uk
09 Canyon Ultimate CF for the Road.
2011 Carbon Spesh Stumpy FSR.0 -
I use lizard skins which I find nice but it is expensive0
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Fizic Microtec, double wrapped with some cheap cork underneath (any colour) - best of both worlds.0
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I was impressed with the FSA tape on my caad.
Yellow insulating tape is great to stop the end fraying!0 -
Which is easier to keep clean on lighter colours? The Lizard Skin stuff or the Microtex?0