Handle bar tape

[nickg]

I need to replace my handle bar tape as old stuff has lost its stick. Can anybody recommend a good brand?

 

[vickster]

Fizik performance 3mm, lizardskins 3.2mm

 

[Danny Tuff]

Fizik superlight 2mm thick.

 

[derrick]

Recently fitted this http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/phat-s-wrap-standard-bar-tape-ec012113 to both our bikes feels good.

 

[HLaB]

I like the Ritchey tape I put on my drops.

 

[jack smith]

You'll get loads of different advice mate, your best off telling us what you want from it, like lots of padding, lightness colour ect, I use bbb gel,tape and can't fault it

 

[mcshroom]

I've used Deda (cork and leatherette), Easton (cork) and Giant (cork) tape and all have been fine for me. If you are going for white then I'd recommend avoiding cork tapes though as they get dirty very quickly and cannot be cleaned again.

 

[Dangermouse]

Clarkes cork tape is decent, both out bikes have it, comfy and cheap.......less than £10

 

[Doyleyburger]

I recently bought lizard skin 2.5mm.
Very grippy and comfortable. Could possibly get the 3.2 which would give you more cushioning

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Clarkes cork tape is decent, both out bikes have it, comfy and cheap.......less than £10

Nice! I may include some in my next CRC order. As you said, it's a lot less than 10 pounds.

 

[the_mikey]

Last time I replaced bar tape I used midnight blue Deda cork tape.

 

[Cuchilo]

Fizik superlight with logos for me . I had chunky tape on the bars from stock and it was horrible .

 

[eck]

Bike Ribbon Eleganza. Feels lovely.
If you suffer from OCD, you'll have endless hours of "fun" ensuring that the featured stitching is exactly symmetrical.

 

[jack smith]

Bit off topic but can I ask why people like thin tape? I can only think that people would prefer more padding and comfort? Even if you have small hands I mean would it not be better getting thinner bars and more padded tape ( this would even save weight)

 

[Cuchilo]

You would think so but I just didn't like the padding . It was like gripping a sponge . The thinner tape plus my gloves is enough padding for me and feels nicer . I guess the bars are designed for comfort anyway .