Bar Tape Suggestions
nsimpson
Posts: 7
Hey guys -
Looking for advice and suggestions on what everyone's favorite handlebar tape is. I'm currently using Bontrager cork tape and wanted to switch to something a little thinner and possibly not cork based. I've made a bad habit of using that same type of tape for the last 5 years so any suggestions are welcome. I'd still like to have a little cushioning for the longer rides.
Looking for advice and suggestions on what everyone's favorite handlebar tape is. I'm currently using Bontrager cork tape and wanted to switch to something a little thinner and possibly not cork based. I've made a bad habit of using that same type of tape for the last 5 years so any suggestions are welcome. I'd still like to have a little cushioning for the longer rides.
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Lizard Skins DSP. It's a bit expensive but very nice. It's supposed to wear quite well too. The Lizard Skin stuff comes in a few different thicknesses.0
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Lizard Skins again. It's got a nice feel, durable and more importantly, it's reusable too so handy if you ever need to remove the bar tape to change levers or cable outers.I ride a bike. Doesn't make me green or a tree hugger. I drive a car too.0
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BBB ribbon here, cheap as chips, but I like it.
I've just used PX 2 tone tape and whilst the feel (and price) is great, it kinda looks kak! Will be replaced soon...0 -
+1 Lizard Skins. Recently moved over to that from Specialized Roubaix tape which I also really like, but just fancied a change..0
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I like 2mm Fizik tape, the glossy 'classic' stuff is pretty cheap and lasts well.0
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Planet X are chucking cork tape out for two and a half quid.
http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/BTPXCO/planet-x-cork-handlebar-tapeI've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0 -
Arundel Gecko is pretty decent and can be had for about half the price of Lizard Skins.0
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Fizik Superlight 2mm0
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BBB ribbon here, cheap as chips, but I like it.
I've just used PX 2 tone tape and whilst the feel (and price) is great, it kinda looks kak! Will be replaced soon...
Used this today for the first time and liked it, went for the speed ribbonOne plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling0 -
She can tape my bar any dayOne plays football, tennis or golf, one does not play at cycling0 -
good tape too!
She can tape my bar any dayPegoretti
Colnago
Cervelo
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Fizik performance.0
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I have the thinnest Lizard skins stuff, not too impressed really. It seems to chafe against my palms on 30 mile+ rides so I've resorted to wearing gloves on those rides.0
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Fizik Performance, I use the soft touch black which is lovely, grippy when wet and dry and with sweaty hands. Looks better than glossy tape too imo.0
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My favourite is the lizard skins 2.5mm tape0
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I've had Prologo on my bars for 3000km, still looks great.0
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Arundel Gecko Grip. Really nice stuff, not too pricy and seems to last well.0
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Fizik Superlight 2mm
And for me, used it on a couple of bikes now, wrapping is 'challenging' as it has naff all stretch properties, but once completed it's a joy to ride with, and looks like it will be very hard wearing.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
Marin Palisades Trail 91 and 06
Scott CR1 SL 12
Cannondale Synapse Adventure 15 & 16 Di2
Scott Foil 180 -
Been using Zipp CX tape on both my bikes for the last few years, cant see myself using anything else as long as i can get it.0
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Thread hijack...
How often do you guys change your tape and how easy/hard is it to do?0
