My 1978 Trek 710's bar tape is looking a bit ragged, and since I plan to add bar-cons, I will be re-wrapping it this winter. In the recent past, I have used Cinelli tape, but don't like the way if curls up on the edges. I have in the past (a long, long time ago) mused cotton wrap, even once shellaced it, but didn't like the lack of padding. I know there is a plasticized leather-looking tape out there that supposedly wears like iron, but I favor grip and padding. Brooks leather tape looks nice, but somehow I doubt that it won't end up curling on the edges, either.

So, what are my options? I want a basic red color, padding, and grip, but in something that won't curl on the edges. Am I asking too much?

Deda mistral or ultra cheap Nashbar.

Fizik microtex.

There is no shortage of hockey stick cotton tape out there and it's inexpensive.

Another vote for Fizik. The perforated is called Classic I believe and the 3 mm has nice padding.

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Not cheap but great feel, well padded, and durable...

https://supacaz.com/tape/

The curling up around the edges sounds like an installation issue. It should be avoidable with proper tension as you wrap the bar.

Yea, re Peeling .. you start at the center or the end?

Fizik gel pad patches and their tape , as a pack tape is black but, pad set is sold separately..



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