Bar Tape reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 217 Reddit reviews across 22 subreddits and 52 posts to rank the best Bar Tape brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/cycling, r/gravelcycling, r/bicycling, r/bikepacking, r/RedditPHCyclingClub. Top-rated brands include Supacaz (4.6/5), Lizard Skins (4.4/5), Fizik (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews217
Subreddits22
Posts52
Brands57
Products76
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#1
Supacaz
4.6
(35)
"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."
"Supacaz gravel is amazing."
"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“."
"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
4.4
(27)
"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
(21)
"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."
"I like the Fizik Classic Touch both bare handed and gloves."
"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."
#4
Zipp
4.1
(18)
"I am surprisingly happy with Zipp Service Course tape"
"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."
"I think the *Zipp Service Course* tape is pretty similar."
#5
Cinelli
4.1
(15)
"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
(9)
"[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."
"I’ve been using the Brooks Cambium tape for about 10,000 miles now. Has held up well."
"Ok din ang Brooks leather bar tapes."
"Brooks Cambium tape. LizardSkins DSP. Just what I have and liked so far."
"The thick brooks cambiums are comfy."
"Brooks makes bar tape. Its definitely not my thing."
#8
Silca
4.8
(6)
"Silca Nastro Cuscino in whichever thickness you prefer, ENVE 3mm, then Supacaz in that order for me."
"Silca Cuscino 3.7mm tape is the best that I have found so far."
"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."
#9
BBB
4.2
(5)
"BBB’s Diamond pattern bar tape is amazing!"
"Bbb race ribbon"
"BBB Flexribbon. Grippy diamond pattern, hardwearing and comfy."
"Really like BBB FlexRibbon and it's pretty cheap."
"BBB"
#10
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!"
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
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."
#14
Arundel
4.3
(3)
"Super grippy without feeling tacky at all."
"Arundel Rubber Gecko."
"Rubber, won't absorb water."
#15
Specialized
4.3
(3)
"I have some on my 2017 diverge and I love it."
"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)."
#16
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."
#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
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."
#20
Salsa
4.5
(2)
"Salsa makes a beautiful tan bar tape!"
"Salsas bartape is solid, have it on all my dropbar bikes."
#21
Cork Tape
4.5
(2)
"However, Cork tape is the most comfy!"
"I have generic cork tape and I think it's great."
#22
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."
#23
Cannondale
4.5
(2)
"Cannondale Knurltack bar tape is super grippy."
"My current tape is Cannondale Knurltack, thick and comfy."
#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
Ergon
4.0
(2)
"I like the ergon stuff. Rocking it now."
"I’ve been using Ergon BT gravel for two seasons."
#27
Curve
5.0
(1)
"I love the curve super long bar tape if you can get it."
#28
Skateboard Grip Tape
5.0
(1)
"Get a skateboard upper deck grip tape."
#29
Guee
5.0
(1)
"Another silicone option : [https://guee-intl.com/products/sio-dura-bartape/](https://guee-intl.com/products/sio-dura-bartape/)"
#30
Wolf Tooth
5.0
(1)
"Wolf tooth silicone"
#31
Leather
5.0
(1)
"Leather. Love it."
#32
OG-EVKIN
5.0
(1)
"Get OG-EVKIN Bartape from AliExpress. It's the best bartape I've owned."
#33
Skateboard
5.0
(1)
"Skate board grip tape is my go to"
#34
Leh
5.0
(1)
"Leather bar tape from Leh"
#35
Japanese Keiren Grips
4.0
(1)
"I like the Japanese keiren grips."
#36
Passe Bartapes
4.0
(1)
"Passe bartapes super solid."
#37
Gel Pads
4.0
(1)
"Go for gel pads under the tape or do a double wrap."
#38
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)."
#39
Padded Tape
4.0
(1)
"Any padded tape should do."
#40
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."
#41
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”"
#42
Velo Orange
4.0
(1)
"[VO splash](https://velo-orange.com/collections/handlebar-tape/products/foamy-handlebar-tape?variant=36021233352854) I dig this."
#43
Serfas
4.0
(1)
"Serfas ribbon tape comes in all kinds of neat patterns."
#44
Snack Bike
4.0
(1)
"Rainbow https://www.snack.bike/shop/rainbow-fade-tape"
#45
cork
4.0
(1)
"I use regular cork tape."
#46
Camp & Go Slow
4.0
(1)
"Camp & Go Slow makes some really cool tape."
#47
Dixie
4.0
(1)
"I'm a huge fan of the Dixie classic perforated leather tape."
#48
Deda Elementi
4.0
(1)
"I like the basic cork tape from Deda Elementi. Cheap, less than $10, cushy, long enough for a 44cm wide bar, has just enough stretch."
#49
Shimano Pro
4.0
(1)
"Shimano Pro gravel 👍."
#50
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I went with this, it did the job well!"
#51
Shorex
4.0
(1)
"I use shorex silicone on my commuter, good for shrugging off rain, and non-stick."
#52
Spa Cycles
4.0
(1)
"For a slightly cheaper option, spa cycles makes a nice leather bartape that should be close to a brooks."
#53
Tesa
4.0
(1)
"Light weight and grippy."
#54
Newbaums
4.0
(1)
"Newbaums."
#55
Benotto
4.0
(1)
"BENOTTO."
#56
Controltech
3.0
(1)
"September last year bumili ako ng Controltech na bartape."
#57
Deeru
3.0
(1)
"It is quite comfortable, but you have to be careful when pulling on it."
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