Bar Tape Discussion
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Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Krank » Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:50 am
I am wanting your thoughts on best suited bar tape to suit the FSA SLK compact carbon handlebars on 100km rides on average road surfaces.
i have read about lisard skins, Fizik and the Specialised Roubix S-Wrap, and many other brands.
Longevity is a big criteria for me, as is vibration damping and ease of install - but not too heavy and takes away the advantage of a light bar.
i want something nice and grippy but does not feel like I am holding a soft 'nurf' ball.
i am wanting good wear life in high use areas, like where the hoods meet the tape.
i am wanting a tape that is long enough to suit the bars, and good finishing tape which does not stretch and become loose.
i am liking the Pro Digital Carbon Bar Tape (very similar to lizard skin with a rubberised texture but not as tacky, well padded like a cork/PU tape so absorbs road buzz well. Looks better on the bike too vs lizard skin which comes across as really plasticy.)
i am not wanting cork as it can damage easily and then unravel quickly and it absorbs water and feels like a wet sponge.
below link is the link for the bars.
http://road.cc/content/review/72404-fsa ... -handlebar" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
...your thoughts??
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:41 pm
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby antipodean » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:45 pm
http://www.probikekit.com/au/components ... -tape.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:46 pm
Dipell Competition.
Nitto sparkies tape is the best finishing tape ever made.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby antipodean » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:48 pm
$100 bartape....Mulger bill wrote:Had a bit more of a think about it...
Dipell Competition.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Mulger bill » Sun Feb 17, 2013 12:51 pm
I'm not rich enough to have to replace cheaper stuff regularly. Like I said, yonks. Prolly three and a bit years of daily commutes.antipodean wrote:$100 bartape....Mulger bill wrote:Had a bit more of a think about it...
Dipell Competition.
Nitto sparkies tape is the best finishing tape ever made.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Krank » Sun Feb 17, 2013 1:46 pm
looks great - and i'll definitely check it out - both types.
how much water absorption occurs in these bar tapes?
how easy is it to keep both types clean?
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby familyguy » Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:03 pm
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby il padrone » Sun Feb 17, 2013 2:13 pm
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Krank » Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:49 pm
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby il padrone » Sun Feb 17, 2013 6:07 pm
There is also a similar leather tape from Brooks of course - actually for a cheaper price than VO
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby il padrone » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:05 pm
If you have the time, for a really cool look try the harlequin wrap instead (just use cloth tape for this)
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Krank » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:49 pm
Thanks.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Nobody » Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:28 pm
Thanks, I plan to order some. $17.72 from c r c.bmxbandito wrote:Pro silicone gel tape 20 bucks probably $2.50 from wiggle or c r c.this gets fitted to all my bikes it's been on my training bike for about 18 months now & it gets to do 300-500 ks a week through all sorts of crappy weather & is still going strong.
Agree that the Lizard Skins wear too fast, although they seem to tick most of the other boxes. The last time I unwrapped cork bar tape, it smelt like it had been soaking in the bottom of a public urinal for a week.bmxbandito wrote:I've nearly spewed when unwrapping some old bar tape lizard skin wears out too quick & the other Pro tape is real thin & seems to roll up.hope my one eyed opinions help.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby il padrone » Sun Feb 17, 2013 10:36 pm
Well, you will keep on taking this pause naturelle too farNobody wrote:The last time I unwrapped cork bar tape, it smelt like it had been soaking in the bottom of a public urinal for a week
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Shpox » Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:54 am
S-Works Roubaix & Phat - Highly recommended by many people but you will have to pay a premium to get it from a specialized dealer here in Australia.
Lizard Skins is pretty close to the stuff above
Cinelli Cork with Vibrasorb (What I'm using now). Cinelli has been making tape for ages and this their dampening stuff. I'm using it with cinelli gel pads in the drops.
Microtex with Gel pads - Microtex feels great but it's far too thin for those that needs dampening, especially on Alu. The gel pads don't help much but are re-usable
Easton Cork - Unbelievably cheap, great value. $10 will give you a box and it's durable.
Ritchey Bar Tape - Nice cork stuff, not as good as easton but still quite affordable and decent.
Deda - Cheap but not durable
I can't comment on stuff like 3T. Have not used Brooks. I personally don't like the feel of cork but I use gloves so it's not as much of a problem. There's a reason it's used across the range. The soft touch stuff isn't worth the premium IMO. It's bartape. It's going to get dirty and it's going to wear out. There's no reason to fork out $35.00 for it.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby Lukeyboy » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:21 am
I'd perfer the bit thicker stuff that Fizik make.antipodean wrote:I use this in the Black Soft Touch version and like it alot.
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby kunalraiker » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:30 am
Also in the event that it gets dirty- which it always does.How does one clean it?
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
Postby il padrone » Mon Feb 18, 2013 10:36 am
"An unjustified and unethical imposition on a healthy activity."
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
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Re: Bar Tape Discussion
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