alternatives to fizik bar tape
My fizik bar tape is incredibly slippery now that it is hot outside and my hands sweat (don't use gloves). Any recommendations for tape that is thin and does not get slippery when wet? Thanks
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fizik is the best
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Bontrager.
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Lizard Skins DSP
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(redacted by moderator) I run Fizik tape on all my bikes, in all conditions. It is never slippery.
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Originally Posted by ibis_ti
(Post 12806481)
Lizard Skins DSP
ive never had an issue with Fizik though |
Hockey Tape.
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Originally Posted by shadoman
(Post 12806619)
Hockey Tape.
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Bontrager is close to Fizik.
But yeah, Fizik is the best. I like both a lot. Which Fizik tape are you using OP? |
Stella Azzura Eleganza. Has a nice tacky feel to it.
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I like Specialized tape, but I wear gloves and have never had slipperiness problems with any tape.
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this kind: http://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Handleba.../dp/B003Q40YIU
would the "suede" kind be a bit better? |
Originally Posted by M_Wales
(Post 12806629)
+1 lol
Didja think I was kidding ? :p:lol: |
Originally Posted by M_FactorX19
(Post 12806577)
this would get my vote as well. if you are worried about grip this is the tape to get.
ive never had an issue with Fizik though |
It might not be popular around here, but this stuff really does work well in wet conditions:
http://ecom1.planetbike.com/tape5080.html I use that on my Portland, OR commuter and ride through our rainy season and have never had a problem. They even market that it "Becomes tacky when wet for better grip". ;) |
Originally Posted by bostongarden
(Post 12806441)
fizik is the best
Originally Posted by ibis_ti
(Post 12806481)
Lizard Skins DSP
/thread. |
From the pics it looks kind of... ugly. Do you have any pics of it wrapped?
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Originally Posted by kimconyc
(Post 12812052)
incorrect.
correct. /thread. How is Lizard Skin when your hands get sweaty? I don't normally wear gloves. |
Deda or Cinelli cork seems to work pretty well.
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Newbaum's. Thinner and better grip than Fizik.
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Originally Posted by fatslowbiker
(Post 12814095)
How is Lizard Skin when your hands get sweaty? I don't normally wear gloves.
DSP is also easy to clean with castile soap (like Dr. Bronners); just wipe on some soap, work it in with a sponge, and then rinse off. The tape costs 3x as much as nornal tape but lasts much, much longer, stays cleaner, and has excellent grip in all conditions, with or without gloves, with or without sweat. |
Originally Posted by DScott
(Post 12814129)
Deda or Cinelli cork seems to work pretty well.
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I'll toss in another vote for Lizzard Skin. Retains its tacky feel even when wet.
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not really a big fan of the deda cork. fizik microtex has very minimal padding, unlike the cork that i've tried in the past.
i only use fizik microtex so i don't know any alternatives but stay away from deda if you like little to no padding in your tape. |
Originally Posted by fatslowbiker
(Post 12806963)
would the "suede" kind be a bit better? |
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