Brown Honey bar tape not cloth/brooks
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Brown Honey bar tape not cloth/brooks
Hey guys,
From anticipating my bike coming in, I have been looking around for a brown honey bar tape that isn't cloth or brooks or the elk covers. I been searching around the forums but see a lot of people recommending shellac. I really don't like that sheeny shiny look.
I found this Fizik Microtex: https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/roa...pe/FIZIHBTP200
The honey is out of stock for the longest time.
Does cork feel like leather? I don't know what material of tape I should look for? I prefer not to use gloves but for longer rides I might use a glove.
What other handlebar tapes are out there that is similar to a Brooks Honey Saddle?
Thanks in advance guys =]
From anticipating my bike coming in, I have been looking around for a brown honey bar tape that isn't cloth or brooks or the elk covers. I been searching around the forums but see a lot of people recommending shellac. I really don't like that sheeny shiny look.
I found this Fizik Microtex: https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/roa...pe/FIZIHBTP200
The honey is out of stock for the longest time.
Does cork feel like leather? I don't know what material of tape I should look for? I prefer not to use gloves but for longer rides I might use a glove.
What other handlebar tapes are out there that is similar to a Brooks Honey Saddle?
Thanks in advance guys =]
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I found that the site has the brown honey for the Fizik.
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Fi...pe/5360022953/
What does anyone think about Fizik? How is this site? And how long would it take for it to come US?
https://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Fi...pe/5360022953/
What does anyone think about Fizik? How is this site? And how long would it take for it to come US?
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Can someone give me a pros and cons to something like the Fizik vs Leather? Does the Honey Saddle get darker as well? How about the Fizik?
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I have Soma Thick and Zesty brown tape, which is a lot lighter brown than I thought it would be, although it seems like it would match the Brooks Honey quite well. Inexpensive, cushy cork, my kind of tape.