Which Bar Tape do you prefer ?

[wam68]

If you were reading a thread at the time then searched " bar tape " the software auto ticks search this forum only so if you might not find what you are looking for .

Cheers Eddy. That may have been it

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Can't remember what I bought last, but its still in good condition after about 8,000 miles or so

 

[bpsmith]

I put some Cinelli cork based basic tape on my Defy recently. Wanted cheap, as had spent loads on new cable set and pedals. Very surprised by how good it is!

 

[Bryony]

I love my Specialized Roubaix bar tape

 

[MrGrumpy]

Deda Elementi carbon effect tape, was a fiver. Seems damm fine to me, I`ve had all the soft touch, gel tapes etc and all that happens is they wear out toot sweet. This stuff looks like it cleans up easy and should last the year without holes appearing. Oh and its black, white bar tape is just a stupid idea on anything other than a Sunday best bike or racebike!

 

[Joffey]

Prologo One Touch bar tape...

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/prologo/one-touch-bar-tape-ec055029

This stuff is the bomb. Grippy, super easy to keep clean and really well padded. I need usually to wear padded gloves when riding but with this stuff no gloves are needed!!!

It is expensive but it will last you ages.

 

[Sittingduck]

White bar tape ? Fizik is good ... I have just renewed to Deda (carbon Black) very impressed with the quality.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/deda-carbon-bar-tape/

I have the Deda carbon on my road bike. Very nice stuff and won't break the bank.

 

[Dan B]

Yes, I recently replaced the tape on my commuter with deda carbon silver. Colour goes well with the forks/mudgoard/brake cables and the tape seems reasonably comfy

 

[NorthernSky]

anyone use the prolog double touch?
is it weighty?

 

[Tojo]

Defeatedly Deda loads to choose from, fill your boots you'll find what you want.....

 

[PhilDawson8270]

I personally hated Lizard Skin DSP, must be a love it or hate it kind of thing.

It's a pain to wrap nicely, and is quite a peculiar feeling. I'm currently like Pro Digital Carbon bar tape.

 

[slowmotion]

My bike came with white bar tape that got pretty grey rather quickly due to my grubby paws from puncture repairs, gear indexing etc. Somewhere somebody posted something about cleaning it up. Cif spray cleaner and a nail brush made it gleam again. IPA solvent helps too for the grease and oil. Worth a try.

 

[Cyclist33]

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Specialized Phat Wrap Padded Bar Tape
I have dodgy nerves in my neck that can set off pins and needles in my hands , this helps .Its not a fit issue as i can wake up with it and it gets better through the day but morning rides i need to isolate as much buzz as possible.

What is this morning of which you speak?

 

[cyberknight]

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What is this morning of which you speak?

5.45 am on day shift, and just got home

 

[Lilliburlero]

The tape on the second hand road bike I purchased (3 months ago) looked a bit grubby so I replaced it with the Deda carbon that people have mentioned. That Deda tape is not for me, it felt like electrical tape and it was replaced after a week or so with Ritchey pro embossed logo cork.

I did retain the Deda caps though

I`v learned my lesson and it`ll be cork tape for me from now on.... Its lush