Best bar tape on Reddit
212 reviews from r/cycling, r/bicycling, r/gravelcycling and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Supacaz
4.6
(33)
"If you don't slam some camo Supacaz tape on that I'm never speaking to you again."
"Just like the formatting they are flamboyantly gay in the best sense and super comfy."
"Expensive, loads of grip in dry and wet, can be rewound several times, hard wearing, pretty colors."
"Supacaz"
"Supacaz at fizik pinakamagandang nagamit ko."
"My personal alltime indoor and outdoor favorites are the bar tapes from „supacaz“."
"Supacaz ‘black with gold stars’ ..why can’t I find you anywhere!!?! I’ve searched high and low."
"I run Supacaz on two of my bikes and I love it."
"Supacaz Super Sticky Kush. I have it on two bikes, it’s very very very nice."
"I really like the Specialized Supacaz Super Sticky Kush bar tape so far."
#2
Lizard Skins
4.5
(26)
"Lizard skins for sure on both my aeroads"
"Lizard skins have been my favorite of the few brands I've tried"
"I'd recommend Lizard Skins for cushy/grippy."
"I got the lizard skin one on my diverge and love it"
"I'm very happy with Lizard Skins bar tape."
"Lizard skins every time"
"Lizard Skins makes an earth tone set, including a chocolate brown."
"Spend the scratch on some Lizard Skins bar tape."
"Lizard Skins 1.8mm. Hands (hah!) down the best bar tape I've ever used."
"I third the Lizard Skins recommendation."
#3
Fizik
4.3
(20)
"Look no further than Fizik Vento microtex! Beats supercaz IMO!"
"For me, Fizik Vento Microtex 2mm Tacky or Silca Nastro Piloti 👌"
"Fizik is my personal fave."
"Whatever you get, put the Fizik gel pads under it."
"Fizik - Fave brand ko ng bar tape comfy for me yet grippy at the same time."
"Fizik's tacky option is INSANELY grippy wet or dry."
"I use Fizik microtex on all of my bikes."
"Fizik to have the best in terms of comfort."
"I like the Fizik terra bondcush."
"Fizik makes some great sticky tapes."
#4
Zipp
4.2
(19)
"I am surprisingly happy with Zipp Service Course tape"
"I use Zipp Service Course bartape along with some tight padded gloves and this has been a very comfortable combo."
"Zip Service Course. I use it on all of my bikes."
"I buy tape meant for cyclocross bikes, specifically the Zipp service course cx tape."
"Another vote for Zipp Service Course tape. Feels similar to the Canyon tape, and lasts longer than Lizard Skinz."
"Service course tape has great grip, isn't overly expensive and holds up pretty well."
"I always go with zipp bar tape"
"Good tape good grip good padding good price good durability."
"Zipp makes a very nice and durable tape."
"I've liked it a lot."
#5
Cinelli
4.1
(14)
"I’ve been using road bike bar tape since forever... I’ve tried various grips from SRAM, Supacaz and others and kept going back to bar tape."
"Cushy, and grippy even when wet."
"Huge fan of cinelli velvet tape."
"Cinelli Cork Tape, can’t go wrong with it."
"Cinelli cork tape. It is perfect: easier to install than Lizard Skins."
"I have Cinelli cork tape on all of my bikes."
"Cinelli has a lot of cool bar tape patterns."
"Comfy and age appropriate."
"Looks amazing and has good grip."
"Cinelli cork. It's usually around $10-12"
#6
ENVE
4.5
(8)
"Got ENVE on 4 of my bikes. Can’t fault it, super comfortable and durable, with or without gloves."
"Big fan of ENVE tape. Just the right thickness for me and easy to wrap."
"If you like super thick padding, ENVE bar tape is fantastic."
"The new Enve tape is amazing"
"I did a bunch of research - went with ENVE. Did 200km. Good grip, decent cushioning."
"Enve or Zipp Service Course CX"
"I am actually a fan of the ENVE."
"Enve"
#7
Brooks
4.0
(7)
"[Brooks] Cambium, in Octane."
"I started running brooks bar tape a year ago... I can honestly say I won't go back."
"Brooks or Berthoud over here."
"Brooks might have what you're looking for. They have that color in Cambium, microfiber, and leather."
"Ok din ang Brooks leather bar tapes."
"The thick brooks cambiums are comfy."
"Brooks makes bar tape. Its definitely not my thing."
#8
Arundel
4.6
(5)
"Arundel may be the best I’ve worked with."
"Super grippy without feeling tacky at all."
"Thank you for enlightening me to arundels bar tape, their art gecko is gorgeous."
"Arundel Rubber Gecko."
"Rubber, won't absorb water."
#9
Deda
4.0
(5)
"I like Deda or BBB"
"Deda bar tape"
"Deda camel beige tape!"
"Deda faux-leather would fit nicely I think."
"Deda carbon print."
#10
Silca
4.8
(4)
"Surprised no one said Silca."
"Silca. Expensive but great stuff and very long lasting."
"Silca bar tape. Expensive but it’s the last bar tape you will ever use."
"I like both Supercaz and Silca."
#11
Ciclovation
4.3
(4)
"Cyclovation gamit ko, 1 year na grabe sarap parin ng grip
"
"Good investment tho"
"Huge fan of Ciclovation bar tape."
"Try Ciclovation. easy to clean and within ur budget!"
#12
Burgh
5.0
(3)
"Burgh is the best tape ever made and I'll die on that hill."
"Burgh tape has been my favorite"
"I am in love with Burgh tape."
#13
Bontrager
4.7
(3)
"I use Bontrager SuperTack bar tape. It's grippy, almost sticky and comfortable with or without gloves."
"I have this and love it."
"I swear by Bontrager grippytack."
#14
Wolftooth
4.3
(3)
"Big fan of the wolftooth supple bar tape."
"[https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/supple-bar-tape](https://www.wolftoothcomponents.com/products/supple-bar-tape)"
"Wolftooth has 5mm bar tape."
#15
SRAM
4.0
(3)
"The secret winner is SRAM Supercork which is like $10 on Amazon."
"The SRAM tape I bought is decent, and can be had pretty cheap."
"The ones that get recommended here a lot are SRAM Supercork, Fizik Microtex, Lizardskins DSP, and Cinelli wrap."
#16
Fabric
5.0
(2)
"Wrapped the bars on my Tarmac with Fabric Knurl tape back in 2020."
"Fabric KNURL tape, bit hard to find though."
#17
Alien Pros
5.0
(2)
"STURDY AND CONFIDENT GRIPPING POWER - created by bike riders for bike riders."
"ABSOLUTELY NO-SLIP IN ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS - made of top EVA foam material."
#18
ESI
5.0
(2)
"I use ESI Extra Chunkies for everything. They’re great!"
"Recommendation: ESI extra Chunky’s"
#19
Bar Tape
4.5
(2)
"I love this tape."
"Honestly ang bar tape na ginagamit ko is yung tig 100. They work well and kung masira man, easy cheap replacement."
#20
Cannondale
4.5
(2)
"Cannondale Knurltack bar tape is super grippy."
"My current tape is Cannondale Knurltack, thick and comfy."
#21
Salsa
4.5
(2)
"Salsa makes a beautiful tan bar tape!"
"Salsas bartape is solid, have it on all my dropbar bikes."
#22
Cork Tape
4.5
(2)
"However, Cork tape is the most comfy!"
"I have generic cork tape and I think it's great."
#23
Wolf Tooth
4.5
(2)
"Wolf tooth silicone"
"Try wolf tooth wrap. No adhesive and is washable."
#24
Cork
4.0
(2)
"Never had a problem with good ol' cork tapes."
"Have you tried cork tape?"
#25
Local Bike Shop
4.0
(2)
"Go to a LBS that has a decent selection and look at and feel what they have."
"Head over to Amazon and check reviews, and make a decision from there. Buy local if you can, support your lbs."
#26
BBB
4.0
(2)
"BBB Flexribbon. Grippy diamond pattern, hardwearing and comfy."
"Really like BBB FlexRibbon and it's pretty cheap."
#27
Specialized
4.0
(2)
"Something a little grippier, I like Specialized Roubaix tape."
"I suggest bar gel under your tape with specialized roubaix tape (used for the vibration on cobblestones so works really well)."
#28
Ergon
4.0
(2)
"Ergon BT. There are 2mm, 2.5mm and 3.5mm. I have large hands and always go with the thickest."
"Pretty nice stuff but only three colors."
#29
Serfas
4.0
(2)
"Serfas ribbon tape comes in all kinds of neat patterns."
"Serfa’s Woven Bar Tape comes in a variety of funky patterns."
#30
Shimano Pro
3.5
(2)
"Shimano Pro gravel 👍."
"I'm liking the 3mm Shimano Pro stuff."
#31
Curve
5.0
(1)
"I love the curve super long bar tape if you can get it."
#32
Newbaum
5.0
(1)
"I prefer newbaum’s cloth bar tape. I like that it’s low profile and I find the texture provides good grip."
#33
Guee
5.0
(1)
"Another silicone option : [https://guee-intl.com/products/sio-dura-bartape/](https://guee-intl.com/products/sio-dura-bartape/)"
#34
Skateboard Grip Tape
5.0
(1)
"Get a skateboard upper deck grip tape."
#35
Soyo
4.0
(1)
"Soyo's have a ton of texture and won't slip, but they can be a bear to install."
#36
Benotto
4.0
(1)
"BENOTTO."
#37
Velobike
4.0
(1)
"Velobike do a [rubberised grip tape](https://www.velobike.co.nz/products/rubberised-grip-tape) (I'm sure you could find it elsewhere also)."
#38
Japanese Keiren Grips
4.0
(1)
"I like the Japanese keiren grips."
#39
Snack Bike
4.0
(1)
"Rainbow https://www.snack.bike/shop/rainbow-fade-tape"
#40
Yoshida Champs
4.0
(1)
"Yoshida Champs are less textured and easier to install, but they are more likely to twist."
#41
Passe Bartapes
4.0
(1)
"Passe bartapes super solid."
#42
Pro
4.0
(1)
"Pro gravel comfort 3mm with the FiIk gel bar pads underneath."
#43
Cycology Gear
4.0
(1)
"[This](https://www.cycologygear.com/collections/bike-handlebar-tape/products/secret-garden-aqua-cycling-handlebar-tape) might fit as a “statement piece”"
#44
Velo Orange
4.0
(1)
"[VO splash](https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebar-tape/products/foamy-handlebar-tape?variant=36021233352854) I dig this."
#45
Gel Pads
4.0
(1)
"Go for gel pads under the tape or do a double wrap."
#46
Padded Tape
4.0
(1)
"Any padded tape should do."
#47
Camp & Go Slow
4.0
(1)
"Camp & Go Slow makes some really cool tape."
#48
Dixie
4.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the Dixie classic perforated leather tape."
#49
Gel Tape
4.0
(1)
"The easiest is gel tape it's thicker than the standard tape, wrap it around the existing tape and bang problem solved."
#50
Tesa
4.0
(1)
"Light weight and grippy."
#51
Spa Cycles
4.0
(1)
"For a slightly cheaper option, spa cycles makes a nice leather bartape that should be close to a brooks."
#52
Newbaums
4.0
(1)
"Newbaums."
#53
Non-Cork Tape
3.0
(1)
"Get a non cork tape?"
#54
Controltech
3.0
(1)
"September last year bumili ako ng Controltech na bartape."
#55
Deeru
3.0
(1)
"It is quite comfortable, but you have to be careful when pulling on it."
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