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fatslowbiker 06-18-11 01:32 PM

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

bostongarden 06-18-11 01:47 PM

fizik is the best

iheartbenben 06-18-11 01:48 PM

Bontrager.

ibis_ti 06-18-11 02:01 PM

Lizard Skins DSP

Soloist Assassin 06-18-11 02:27 PM

(redacted by moderator) I run Fizik tape on all my bikes, in all conditions. It is never slippery.

M_FactorX19 06-18-11 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by ibis_ti (Post 12806481)
Lizard Skins DSP

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

shadoman 06-18-11 02:41 PM

Hockey Tape.

M_Wales 06-18-11 02:44 PM


Originally Posted by shadoman (Post 12806619)
Hockey Tape.

+1 lol

2ndGen 06-18-11 03:35 PM

Bontrager is close to Fizik.
But yeah, Fizik is the best.
I like both a lot.

Which Fizik tape are you using OP?

I <3 Robots 06-18-11 03:48 PM

Stella Azzura Eleganza. Has a nice tacky feel to it.

halfspeed 06-18-11 03:56 PM

I like Specialized tape, but I wear gloves and have never had slipperiness problems with any tape.

fatslowbiker 06-18-11 04:33 PM

this kind: http://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Handleba.../dp/B003Q40YIU

would the "suede" kind be a bit better?

shadoman 06-19-11 06:37 PM


Originally Posted by M_Wales (Post 12806629)
+1 lol

http://i.imgur.com/WxC6v.jpg

Didja think I was kidding ? :p:lol:

jamesdak 06-19-11 07:00 PM


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

I had the same issue while riding in Mississippi. Sweaty hands made my brand new Fizik tape feel slippery. Other than that I do love how it feels.

Dean7 06-19-11 07:45 PM

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". ;)

kimconyc 06-19-11 09:36 PM


Originally Posted by bostongarden (Post 12806441)
fizik is the best

incorrect.


Originally Posted by ibis_ti (Post 12806481)
Lizard Skins DSP

correct.




/thread.

Dean7 06-19-11 09:49 PM

From the pics it looks kind of... ugly. Do you have any pics of it wrapped?

fatslowbiker 06-20-11 10:34 AM


Originally Posted by kimconyc (Post 12812052)
incorrect.



correct.




/thread.



How is Lizard Skin when your hands get sweaty? I don't normally wear gloves.

DScott 06-20-11 10:40 AM

Deda or Cinelli cork seems to work pretty well.

GP 06-20-11 10:52 AM

Newbaum's. Thinner and better grip than Fizik.

kimconyc 06-20-11 11:16 AM


Originally Posted by fatslowbiker (Post 12814095)
How is Lizard Skin when your hands get sweaty? I don't normally wear gloves.

You just answered your own question.

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.

Seattle Forrest 06-20-11 11:19 AM


Originally Posted by DScott (Post 12814129)
Deda or Cinelli cork seems to work pretty well.

I was going to say the same thing.

DC_United_Fan 06-20-11 12:08 PM

I'll toss in another vote for Lizzard Skin. Retains its tacky feel even when wet.

johnnyallthetim 06-20-11 03:26 PM

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.

Hummeth 06-20-11 03:41 PM


Originally Posted by fatslowbiker (Post 12806963)

would the "suede" kind be a bit better?

Yes, I found the suede one to be quite gripy. I think you'd like it.


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