Handle bar tape?

pratley
pratley Posts: 55
edited January 2011 in Road buying advice
Im looking to renew my handle bar tape as its the original stuff and very uncomfortable, could people recommend a good compfy tape.

Thanks :D

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  • bcss
    bcss Posts: 174
    can recommend the fizik with the gel pads
  • Squillinossett
    Squillinossett Posts: 1,678
    Fizik Microtex all the way! best tape I have used. Ever.
  • flanners1
    flanners1 Posts: 916
    I find Microtex really uncomfortable it is SO thin and plasticy and slippery when wet. Easy to keep clean though especially in white. Guess it is better with gel pads but then maybe too bulky for normal road use

    Best IMO is Easton (cheap as well) or the Colnago stuff, grippy and a great feel.
    Colnago C60 SRAM eTap, Colnago C40, Milani 107E, BMC Pro Machine, Trek Madone, Viner Gladius,
    Bizango 29er
  • EKIMIKE
    EKIMIKE Posts: 2,232
    I know you're gonna get a barrage of 'Fizik Microtex' below but although Fizik has a nice texture, it's pretty thin (but tough). Not the most comfortable tape i've used by a long shot. Deda is nice and thick and cheap but i just put some Bontrager stuff on my winter hack and i'm quite liking it. Similar to Deda, maybe a little more comfy.
    Canyon Endurace CF 2014 | Canyon Ultimate CF 2010
  • Mark Elvin
    Mark Elvin Posts: 997
    Just fitted some Bontrager gel backed cork tape with gel pads. lovely.
    2012 Cannondale Synapse
  • Velonutter
    Velonutter Posts: 2,437
    The Bontrager stuff although comfy gets dirty quick, I have Fizik on all my bikes and love it, even the white has lasted 3000+ miles and still looks clean 8) :D
  • pratley
    pratley Posts: 55
    Thanks for the replys, think i will go for the fizik tape.

    :D
  • morrisje
    morrisje Posts: 507
    The Lizard Skin tape is expensive but very comfortable and long lasting. Got great reviews a while ago in Cycling Weekly

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=37210
  • Blue Meanie
    Blue Meanie Posts: 495
    My handlebar tape fell off about two years ago, insulating taped it back together somewhat, then got bored with the flapping and stickiness. Now it's sans tape and lighter too to boot!
    FCN16 - 1970 BSA Wayfarer

    FCN4 - Fixie Inc
  • sonny73
    sonny73 Posts: 2,203
    I use S-Wrap (comfy and padded a plenty) and 3T Team (grippy to the max even when wet, not so padded but I prefer that tbh).
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    I got some plain black stuff from Halfords and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised by the ease of application, the professional look of the finished bars, and the firm but comfy nature of the padding.

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