Bar Tape recommendations

supermurph09

Looking to replace the white bar tape from my Canyon CF SL 9.0. Really like the feel of the tape that's on it but it's white and I'd prefer black.

How much difference does there tend to be from a £5.99 tape to a £20 tape?

iPete

Look at the material not the price or the brand if you want to be a tart and match up with the bars/stem.

My Mike Giant bar tape is by far the comfiest and grippiest I've used, actually don't know what material it is mind and could look daft!

arlowood

Have used Bontrager Gel Tape on all my builds. Wraps well and has excellent feel and comfort levels.

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/bontrage ... wgodPHcAQA

As a "belt and braces"exercise I also bought a pack of the Iso gel padding which is applied under the normal gel tape for that extra comfort factor.

http://www.westbrookcycles.co.uk/bontra ... ape-p94996

Works well for me

supermurph09

Arlo, thanks for that, I'm actually looking for jejames to fit so will take a look at the bontrager stuff.

diamonddog

Have a go yourself it's not that hard, if you get a bit wrong just unwrap and re do then when it's done you can feel proud of the good job you did, loads of helpful vids on youtube.

supermurph09

diamonddog wrote:

Have a go yourself it's not that hard, if you get a bit wrong just unwrap and re do then when it's done you can feel proud of the good job you did, loads of helpful vids on youtube.

Maybe I will, but I'm the least practical person on earth. It'll probably catch fire when I do it. :shock:

diamonddog

, I have the patience of a rabid wolf but I found it quite therapeutic.
Interested in what you go for as my 9.0 SL has white tape and I would be better with black or a black & white mix.

Colinthecop

Watch a couple of youtube vids and give it a go...

I used this recently

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-superligh ... 5360184930

Not quite £20 but it's much nicer than the tape that came with my entry level bike. 8)

DKay

Bar tape is a very personal preference thing. I like Prologo OneTouch, with Cinelli cork as a good cheaper alternative.

StillGoing

Tried a few manufacturers and much prefer Lizard Skins. Expensive, but I like the feel and the grip it gives.

simon t

Zipp £13 from merlin cycles

Miles253

I like the Specialized Roubaix stuff, very comfy

northpole

It's gotta be Lizard Skins for me. Fantastic stuff - great grip in the wet and tactile when dry. Best stuff I've come across by a country mile. Perfect (except for the price!).

Peter

eddiefiola

northpole wrote:

It's gotta be Lizard Skins for me. Fantastic stuff - great grip in the wet and tactile when dry. Best stuff I've come across by a country mile. Perfect (except for the price!).

Peter

+1, tried a few and much prefer the feel of the Lizardskins.

theobrixton

I have this stuff on my Basso:
http://www.cyclingexpress.com/?lang=en& ... n-Bar-Tape

My new favourite tape. Way better than the luxury leather stuff on my other bike. And so cheap.

mechanism

You could buy Canyon's own stuff again if you like it. Postage might be an issue though.

cubedean

I've just retaped my bars with profile designs gel cork tape, its not adhesive backed & is really comfortable & strong so you can get the tape nice and taught without it snapping.

I paid £9.99 from Evans

matt-h

eddiefiola wrote:

northpole wrote:

It's gotta be Lizard Skins for me. Fantastic stuff - great grip in the wet and tactile when dry. Best stuff I've come across by a country mile. Perfect (except for the price!).

Peter

+1, tried a few and much prefer the feel of the Lizardskins.

And me! Outrageous price though.
I use the 3.2 mm stuff. best in the wet