Looigi

Lizard skins? Aren't they what the rabbi cuts off?

rpenmanparker 

Only if he makes a mistake.

rpenmanparker 

I am replying to my own post in order to apologize to any Lizard Skin devotees I may have offended. Honestly, I was just trying to have a little fun. Yes, I believe in the value principles I mentioned, but I did totally ignore the rights of everyone to make their choices and spend their money as they like in the course of some tongue-in-cheek repartee. I am sorry for that. In case you are wondering what brought this on, let me direct you to the Shimano vs. Campagnolo thread. After being subjected to Camapg4Life's incredible verbal abuse for several pages just for having a divergent opinion, I realize that civility is pretty important in this forum participation thing. Toward better behavior in the future.

seymour1910

You didn't offend all Lizard skins users, you were simply giving your opinion on a forum. I use it because compared to the other two I tried I like it a lot better. I honestly think the logic you were using can be said for most things in cycling...what will a $2,000 bike do for you that a $1200 bike can't?

Campag4life

Hilarious. Clubbing the lizards?

Campag4life

I forgive you this once Robert, but please be on your best behavior. Btw, I do find your alligator cycling shoes to be a bit offensive and you have made ill references to my mink jersey so call us even.

ahsposo 

Bar tape is not funny.

Bar tape is serious.

Bar tape is important as it is your primary contact point next to your ass and your feet.

Thus the answer is Cinelli. Preferably black in color.

kcollier5

Another vote for Lizard Skins. It lasts forever - or until you allow your brother to take your bike out and he takes it over a speed bump, crashes your bike and tears the 1 yr old 'still like new' bar tape... ;-)

p.s. - Where'd you find Lizard Skin tape for 1/2 off??

Mellowman

I'm on black Lizard Skins 2.5 now and its crap. Looks the biz when you first put it on (sessy even) but it has very little cushion and once it gets wet you have to hold on and pray because it then has ZERO tack and slippery once wet. I'm back to wearing gloves. Cannot recommend.

They do seem to have a cult following that works cuz they got me to try it.

SpeshulEd 

There is a following and people will say that it's still tacky when wet and that you're crazy too.

However, my experience with Lizard Skins is that it is slippery when wet...especially when you might still have some sunscreen on your hands. Sunscreen + sweat + lizard skins = whoosh! However, with gloves, the hands practically stick to the tape.

Mellowman

isn't just sunscreen. I've ridden out late in the afternoon and forgone sunscreen and gotten a light sprinkle of rain and it was slippery as hell.

And yea, does stick too well with gloves actually. Never had a problem with gloves on with other tapes so that's not saying much.

and again not much cushion in the 2.5mm, doubt the 3.x whatever version would help that. I was attracted to the tape due to claims of comfort and tackiness without wearing gloves. It doesn't live up to that and if I have to wear gloves then any tape works.

Cyclelogikal

+1 on this! I use the 1.8mm thick tape myself by LS. Great stuff and has a nice tacky feel that is not sticky but just right.

Cyclelogikal

No offense taken..............everyone has their dislikes and what works for one won't for another. That is why like in any sport there are loads of choices!

TromboneAl

I just get this stuff for $10.99, and have even gotten cheaper stuff in the past. I've never been disappointed. I put old inner tubing underneath if I want it thicker.

I bet it would be cheaper in bulk, but it is never sold that way.

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_183416_-1___



Check out the reviews for this $5.99 tape:

https://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product...2_167911_-1___

Cyril 

Brooks leather bar tape.
FTW!

rpenmanparker 

That's what I'm talking' about. Low price, high performance. What's not to like?

SpeshulEd 

Am I mean if I say I think the weird camo looking tape reminds me of 1991, but in a bad way. And the "foamy-ness" of it reminds me of the cheap bar tape that came on my Bikes Direct fixed gear that I removed immediately.

I mean, different strokes for different folks. I don't think bar tape needs to be expensive either, but at the same time I want something that makes me happy. Hence, $30 cinelli caleido tape.

StanSeven

That's why you should use lizard products - they are disposable

rpenmanparker 

OOh, that's harsh!

vwchad

That stuff makes $40 Lizard Skins tape look cheap.

slowride454

I have white Specialized tape on my Roubaix. It still feels great, but after about 1 season it is pretty dirty and doesn't clean up well. All my other bikes are wrapped with Nashbar tape. Cheap and works good.

coasting 

why do people keep saying tape is cheap. i've always seen it for about 15 USD. that's not cheap.

PVFD304

I've had Fizik white tape for two seasons now and it is just starting to show wear. (maybe 2000 miles??)

rpenmanparker 

House brands at Nashbar and Performance are usually less than that.

Drakonchik

I recently started using self-fusing silicone tape, available from various hardware sellers like:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#self-fusing-tape/=nx12kh

So far, so great. Doesn't unravel, stays not too tacky and not too slippy. Cheaper than the vast majority of bike shop tapes. Unlimited length and versatility. Can be used over or under standard bike-shop bar-tapes.

Also, to the best of my knowledge, so silis and no cones are hurt in the making of the product.