Bar tape that's not Lizard Skin?
11-02-18, 07:08 AM
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I'm using Lizard Skins and Cinelli cork and like them both.
11-02-18, 07:57 AM
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I've found Arundel Gecko to be about the best wearing stuff I've ridden on, however it really doesn't stretch, so it can be tricky to wrap.
11-02-18, 10:04 PM
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Wow, I still have the thin 'No 1' foam tape on my Fuji from 30+ years/10k miles ago... still looks and feels good (although I wear padded gloves)...
Newer --
The Miyata 710 has Nashbar/Performance 'cork' tape and is doing fine after three years/3000mi.
Univega Viva Sport has Lizard Skin - and only three years/1500mi. Still looks good - but is almost TOO 'squishy' soft for my taste.
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The Miyata 710 has Nashbar/Performance 'cork' tape and is doing fine after three years/3000mi.
Univega Viva Sport has Lizard Skin - and only three years/1500mi. Still looks good - but is almost TOO 'squishy' soft for my taste.
11-03-18, 08:16 AM
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IMG_0736 by Stuart Black, on FlickrI’ve found it tough as nails. I’ve used one set on one of my bikes for about years and it doesn’t look any different from when I put it on. Unfortuneately they went out of business...probably because the tape wears like iron!
I have Adarga leather tape on another bike (haven’t had it that long) which is pretty nice and should last for long time. It’s a little expensive but it should last long enough to get good value out of it. The Adarga is also US made and, unlike Brooks, is a single piece of leather so it’s a bit smoother on the bars.
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11-03-18, 01:04 PM
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But the OP said "not foam or cork," so the Brooks microfiber would be my recommendation as well. Sure, it's irritating as hell to install (exactly zero stretch and you will LIKE it, mister!) but it looks good, grips well, and is weatherproof. Brooks microfiber downside: the natural rubber end plugs are big and ugly, and the cotton weave finishing tape is wretched when used as intended. Upside to wretched finishing tape: it's excellent for use underneath frame clamps for bottle cages.
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11-05-18, 04:40 AM
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I use Velox/Tressostar Cotton tape. It gives good grip and lasts forever - though it might get a little frayed and dirty. It's thin, so since I ride with gloves, I find it less bulky-feeling than a foam-type might. Just remember to buy 2 rolls; they always seem to be sold individually.
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After trying a ton of them, I think the Specialized HD is the best. I think it is the HD...it is the densest one they make...may come on the Roubaix.
11-18-18, 08:03 PM
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