Best bar tape?

Gary67

I'm looking to buy some new bar tape(cushioned)any suggestions on whats the best overall?

c0ugars

I'm a big fan of the fizik bar tape with gel pads, its looks great and on rough roads the gel pads come in handy


http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-microtex- ... -gel-pads/

Monty Dog

Fizik Microtex - very durable. Fit gel pads if you want more comfort.

andrewjoseph

Lizard skins with gel pads underneath.

good grip even when wet.

saying that though, the blue outer layer on mine has started to peel after only a year.

One Man And His Bike

+ 1 for Fizik Microtex

Lush feeling and looking.

billysan

Fizik microtex here too. Singlewrapped on the tops, and double wrapped on the drops. Really like it.

shane r

Massi Gel Cork Tape is superb

stevec205gti

I think you've missed the most important bit of info......


White's the fastest

giant_man

Microtex is great stuff, however it can feel quite thin personally. Better to get the microtex tape with gel inserts, or Lizard Skins is very good and VERY grippy.

anne_p

Fizik microtex in white

Giant Phil

Another Fizik Microtec. Cork discolours, this stuff you can wipe clean.

Cubic

Specialized S-Wrap is also durable and cushiony.

vorsprung

Fizik microtex with gel pads under it or the Specialised Phat tape are both fine

rake

never mind this micro this fizik that, its like that shiney paper you get in council toilets.
you asked and im telling you, bar phat is the best tape. Get me a cup of tea.

Gary67

Will check them out cheers

pastey_boy

charge u-bend is great tape, synthetic leather, very tough yet has a good feel and handles all weathers. you can pull it very tight without it snapping. i coupled it with cinelli gel pads.

desweller

rake wrote:

never mind this micro this fizik that, its like that shiney paper you get in council toilets.
you asked and im telling you, bar phat is the best tape. Get me a cup of tea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDKiQfBs9lo

peddlefever

I'm using some white Cinelli Gel Cork tape right now and find it to be nicely cushioned and have not had any discoloration issues, and I don't need any extra pads under the tape.

I'm not exactly picky though, and have used everything from Cinelli to Fizik microtex to Specialized classic and Roubaix tape.

That said, the Cinelli gel cork tape seems to dampen road buzz quite a bit and has been comfortable for long rides.

AndyF16

I'm a bit disappointed with my first Microtex, in 3 weeks I have two small chunks missing from end of the bars, and a piece torn up from slightly rubbing against the bike carrier

rick_chasey