Buying a new bar, probably the white version of the FSA Pro Wing Compact. So I'll need some new tape. Currently I've got a white bike with a black bar and white tape. Since this will be a white bar, I'll probably use black tape. It'll hide the sweat stains better anyway.
Anyone have a favorite (or favourite) tape that they just love? cork/squishey/etc?
Nice bike! Red would be my second choice. My ride has a similar paint scheme. I'm also planning on buying the same saddle as you've got. Specialized Romin, probably the expert edition. I rode one last summer for the first time and it was instantly better than the saddle I've been riding (stayed better after 60 miles too).
^^^ This. I've tried a few and this has been the best. I use white and it has stayed the cleanest of them all by far. Deda was the one before it and it looked scruffy and got dirty quickly.
+1 on the lizard skin tape.
it comes in a lot of different colors besides red, but i happen to have the red tape.
and btw nice bike, we have the same giant frame
Fizik Microtex, Looks great, feels great but most important of all, it stays clean and looking great, most other tapes seem to get dirty so quick then look crap
+1 for the Fizik Microtex. When the white tape gets dirty, you can easily wipe it down with a wet cloth to make it look new again. It doesn't stain as easily as others.
Fizik microtex. It last forever and clean up verrrry well. Especially if you want white bar tape. Any cork tape in white will be brown in like 5 rides.
^^^ This. I've tried a few and this has been the best. I use white and it has stayed the cleanest of them all by far. Deda was the one before it and it looked scruffy and got dirty quickly.
Ditto for Fizik Microtex (in white). Easy to put it on, easy to take off, stays white, easy to clean, grippy and looks sharp. Have it on both of my bikes.
If you like really grippy bar tape you should try Pro Digital Carbon tape. Normal Pro tape is terrible, but this stuff is incredible. I've tried many brands this is byfar the best I've used. Only comes in black and white.
My resume is short of tape experience, but 3 for 3 times (only changed because of color), Fi'zi:k has been perfect. Since it's thin you have more control over how thick you want the wrap.
I tried SRAM's carbon-look stuff, and I could never wrap it to the point where the edges could sit virtually flush. Always looked crude, and the leftover residue was a huge step down from Fi'zi:k, which leaves nearly nothing.
Right now, I'm using Shimano PRO's Digital Silicon. Wraps alright, feels decent. Never had to unwrap just yet, but the adhesive didn't seem all that much. I'm looking to go back to Fi'zi:k for aesthetic reasons (their glossy versions).
My Microtex looks like new after five thousand miles. In black, tho. I could see how white would maintain its original luster over a long spell.
Handlebar cushioning via bar tape seems overrated to me. And that type of tape - especially cork - is not very durable. It soaks up grime too easily in my book.
Cinelli cork is still my favorite. Nicely cushioned, stretches just the right amount when you put it on, looks great, several colors to go with every bike.
You really can't go wrong with Fizik Microtex HOWEVER if your not a fan of that "bare bars" type feel then you might not like it or want to double wrap it. Personally I love the super minimalist feel and that it cleans up incredibly well.
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