[orangesoul]

Hi, need to re-wrap a set of bars…ideally with some tape that’s got a bit of padding as the current Fizik tape is pretty thin and uncomfortable. Wondering what tape people are using and recommend.

Thanks, Ed

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[Woldsman]

Simon E wrote:Woldsman

Simon E wrote:

Woldsman wrote:

Oh, when I put on the Giant Connect gel tape I left the original skinny tape on the bars. Thought I might as well.

Normally you’d strip it off completely and clean any residue off the bars so the new tape has a good surface to adhere to.

Yes, normally I would, and did on the bike with the Specialized Phat tape referred to upthread, but thought I’d give it a go on my Giant bike after severe pain in the heel of my right palm. I read something about riders on Paris–Roubaix going with two lots of bar tape.

However, I have yet to ride the Giant any significant distance since wrapping the bars. I’ll just have to see how I get on…

[S13SFC]

Lizard Skins. Lovely.
Lizard Skins. Lovely.

[Simon E]

Woldsman wrote:Oh, when I put

Woldsman wrote:

Oh, when I put on the Giant Connect gel tape I left the original skinny tape on the bars. Thought I might as well.

Normally you’d strip it off completely and clean any residue off the bars so the new tape has a good surface to adhere to.

[Woldsman]

Oh, when I put on the Giant
Oh, when I put on the Giant Connect gel tape I left the original skinny tape on the bars. Thought I might as well.

[Jack Osbourne snr]

For padding, I can highly
For padding, I can highly recommend the Boardman gel tape from that place wot does Boardman… Much to my surprise!

Needed some new tape in a hurry after an oily hand vs. White bar tape disaster and happened to be passing a branch of the shop wot does Boardman.

Ten pounds and includes screw in end plugs.

Only criticism is it gets a bit slippy when wet, but if you’re wearing gloves, you won’t even notice.

[Jack Osbourne snr]

For padding, I can highly
For padding, I can highly recommend the Boardman gel tape from that place wot does Boardman… Much to my surprise!

Needed some new tape in a hurry after an oily hand vs. White bar tape disaster and happened to be passing a branch of the shop wot does Boardman.

Ten pounds and includes screw in end plugs.

Only criticism is it gets a bit slippy when wet, but if you’re wearing gloves, you won’t even notice.

[Jack Osbourne snr]

For padding, I can highly
For padding, I can highly recommend the Boardman gel tape from that place wot does Boardman… Much to my surprise!

Needed some new tape in a hurry after an oily hand vs. White bar tape disaster and happened to be passing a branch of the shop wot does Boardman.

Ten pounds and includes screw in end plugs.

Only criticism is it gets a bit slippy when wet, but if you’re wearing gloves, you won’t even notice.

[Jack Osbourne snr]

For padding, I can highly
For padding, I can highly recommend the Boardman gel tape from that place wot does Boardman… Much to my surprise!

Needed some new tape in a hurry after an oily hand vs. White bar tape disaster and happened to be passing a branch of the shop wot does Boardman.

Ten pounds and includes screw in end plugs.

Only criticism is it gets a bit slippy when wet, but if you’re wearing gloves, you won’t even notice.

[Richbeck]

Lizard skins every time!
Lizard skins every time!

[stenmeister]

Nat Jas Moe wrote:Fizik

Nat Jas Moe wrote:

Fizik performance bar tape £14

+1 on this. It’s a thick tape and looks good.

[Anonymous]

Do you want to be a little
Do you want to be a little different? Have you thought of wrap instead of tape? Have a look at this link,

http://www.nonusual.com/gropes

You can add additional padding such as Bontrager’s IsoZone Bar Padding underneath if you need to. Also, don’t underestimate the cushioning potential of a good pair of comfort-mitts.

[mike the bike]

peted76 wrote:Lizard Skins

peted76 wrote:

Lizard Skins for me, it is expensive but the best texture I’ve got to grips with.
Three thicknesses available I use the middling one at 2.5mm.

Me too. It may cost a little more – alright, a lot more – but you only buy it once.

[peted76]

Lizard Skins for me, it is
Lizard Skins for me, it is expensive but the best texture I’ve got to grips with.
Three thicknesses available I use the middling one at 2.5mm.

[bikebot]

And if padding is the
And if padding is the concern, double wrap the section of bars where you need it.

[fukawitribe]

monkeytrousers wrote:Zipp CX.

monkeytrousers wrote:

Zipp CX. Well padded and grippy. You’ll only find it in black and maybe red though. White has vanished off the face of the earth.

Agree, lovely stuff. Funnily enough I still have a box lurking in a drawer.. in white 🙂 Also quite like the Bontrager stuff – easy to put on, very comfy and reasonably grippy.

[Author]

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