Bar Tape

anjasola

For years always been with Lizard Skins but thinking of a change Is Zipp Service Course tape any good ?

mfin

Have you ever looked at Specialised S Wrap HD tape? It's expensive but it's really good, shop around though. It will last for ages and it's really comfy and it's grippy but not annoying. I've only used it in black and of course that just stays looking new too. Much better than Lizard Skins in my opinion.

daniel_b

Supacaz tape is my default now, stunning quality, wide range of colour options.

joe_totale-2

Must say I like Lizard Skins the 2.5mm tape and use it on my road bikes. I wasn't actually that big a fan of Supercaz tape when I used it in the past.
Watching this thread with interest, always willing to try something else.

i.bhamra

Specialized S-Wrap Roubaix for me. Very comfortable, grippy without feeling sticky, easy to apply nicely (satisfies my OCD) and lasts for ages.

anjasola

Thanks for your input..... ordered some Zipp Service Course CX tape will post update when on. Maybe the Lizard Skins V2 will be an improvement .

teisetrotter

Cinelli cork since the beginning of time. Comfortable and great value, plus when you do make that silly colour choice the price means you just replace it for black

pee_bee

My current favourite is Fabric Knurl. Decent comfort, very grippy and easy to apply.
Currently £14 from Wiggle.

mrb123

Haven't been greatly impressed with Lizard Skins - lacking in stretch so doesn't wrap very easily. Started to wear through the top layer in places after a while. Also came up a bit short on my bars.

Intend to try some Tortec Super Comfort next time around.

anjasola

Update
Service course CX tape with me and fitted ...... impressed, Lizard Skins V2 also arrived and fitted .
I’ll post update after a few week of use.

anjasola

teisetrotter said:

Cinelli cork since the beginning of time. Comfortable and great value, plus when you do make that silly colour choice the price means you just replace it for black

Black saddle..... black bar tape. The rest whatever you fancy.

pblakeney

teisetrotter said:

Cinelli cork since the beginning of time. Comfortable and great value, plus when you do make that silly colour choice the price means you just replace it for black

Yup! Been there, done that. Including Lizard Skins.
Back to black Cinelli old faithful in cork. Must add, with gel these days.

pinno

+ 1 for me too. Been using Cinelli gel cork tape for so long now, I can't remember what I used bef... oh yeah - Cinelli cork tape.

cookie56

Ive always used shimano pro - nice feel and just the right combination of grip and sponginess

alwaystimetotorque

I've found that Lizard skin tape wears very easily where cables sit under it at contact points i.e around the hoods. It's obviously going to be different for everyone in that respect though.

My current favourites are supacaz super sticky kush and prologo one touch. Both seem to be strong, stay tacky and are far more durable than the LS.

crescent

I've just changed the original tape on my BMC and replaced it with Prologo one-touch which is excellent - tacky, comfortable and seems like really good quality, very impressed with it, especially how "grippy" it remains when wet. Also have Evans own FWE Vex Gel tape on another bike and that is also superb - feels like a quality product.

dannbodge

Supacaz is my choice
In a pinch I use the lifeline performance stuff from Wiggle. It's dirt cheap and super grippy

StillGoing

I was a Lizard Skins die hard, but chawed to Prologo One Touch. Great with or without gloves.