Bar tape

yiannism

I am currently using lizard skin, that i have no real complains, other that it last for only 5000km, thats less than a year, and spending 25-30 euros just for that doesnt seems right to me. Do you have any suggestions for something equally comfortable but more durable and if its possible cheaper? i am always using gloves and 90% of my rides are on dry conditions.

sandyballs

I’m like you and used lizard skins for years but found this just as comfortable and more hard wearing:

https://www.evanscycles.com/fwe-vex-gel-bar-tape-EV196318

sloppyschleckonds

Deda stuff for a fiver is just as good

Matthewfalle

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

Deda stuff for a fiver is just as good

this.
#ne'ertruerwordsaid

cougie

This for a fiver too.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essen ... kFEALw_wcB

Matthewfalle

£25 for some bar tape that lasts 6 months?

blimey.

Moonbiker

Got some for 99p from PX awhile back not tried it yet though.

yiannism

Sandyballs wrote:

I’m like you and used lizard skins for years but found this just as comfortable and more hard wearing:

https://www.evanscycles.com/fwe-vex-gel-bar-tape-EV196318

Unfortunately they dont ship to Cyprus, damned brexit!

Where i can find the others?

Matthewfalle

Moonbiker wrote:

Got some for 99p from PX awhile back not tried it yet though.

PX stuff is well good value for money.

step83

PX, Deda or Cinelli, I had the later on the bike for about 9000 miles, only removed it because I changed the shifters, still had life in it.

Vino'sGhost

I use the fizik tape, the "light" stuff. Its tough and hardwearing, the only time i change it is when shreded in a crash (thankfully infrequent since i stopped riding crits with idiots and juniors) and when i feel i really out to change the outers. on my summer bike its done three seasons. i change it annually on my winter bike because i use it on the turbo and it takes on a character all of its own.

It cleans up really well too

pippi_langsamer-2

Lizard Skins are good for the summer bike and you don't wear gloves. If you do wear gloves, or its for a winter bike, I'd avoid as it does wear out with gloves use I've found.

Not sure if Supacaz suffers the same wear issue

mugensi

I've been using Zipp CX tape on my bikes for the last 3 or 4 years, its very grippy and lasts very well and its very comfy.

darkhairedlord

+∞ for cinelli

fatladattheback

The Boardman bar tape from Halfords is ok, usually €10.
I also got some Giant bar tape on my new build and it was quite cheap, €13, and seems even better quality.

darkhairedlord

anything in black.

daniel_b

Supacaz fan here.

redvision

The lifeline pro tape at wiggle is great for a tenner.

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-profe ... rforation/

https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-profe ... -bar-tape/

andystorey

Have been using Cinelli bar tape for years. All sort of prices/colours to choose from too.
https://www.prendas.co.uk/collections/cinelli/bar-tape

yiannism

I went for that, on a 1st ride it just feels good, nice grip and comfortable.

https://www.mikesbikes.com/product/spec ... 2195-1.htm