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I usually just double wrap my bar tapes, just wondered if there is anything a little more robust.

I have found the specialized rubbery stuff to be good, but cant seem to find that anymore.

Any other alternatives?

Thanks


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 11:21 am
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Fi'z'ik do a bar gel too.
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/fizik-bar-gel-2-set/


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 11:22 am
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I like the texture of the Cinelli Gel Cork Stuff
Feels nice, soft and grippy all in one


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 11:23 am
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heard lizard skins do a 2.5mm supposed to be good. I got LBS to fit their chunkiest stuff, also cinelli but dunno what model, nice, a [b]lot[/b] better than the oem stuff


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 11:28 am
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i just put a bit of old tape under the wrap on the tops and in the curve of the drops


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 11:39 am
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Wait until ESI bring out their new stuff, it's magic!


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 12:17 pm
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Wait until ESI bring out their new stuff, it's magic!

are these for people that don't remember how bad Grab-On drop-bar grips were/are? 😉


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 12:22 pm
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ESI are prototyping actual tape as opposed to the horrible tube Grab On things. If you like the MTB grips (and I do) it's pretty awesome. I got sent some pre production stuff and I'm very impressed.

http://www.bikerumor.com/2013/04/24/soc13esi-shows-off-prototype-silicone-bar-tape-extra-chunky-silocone-grips/


 
Posted : 31/07/2013 12:43 pm
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These are cheaper than those above

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-avs-gel-pads/

Cheers all


 
Posted : 02/08/2013 10:34 pm
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specialized roubaix tape comes in thick plus gel pads. though think their s works tape is nicer.. but no gel

both widely available.


 
Posted : 02/08/2013 11:08 pm
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Either double wrap the bars or I put old mtb grips under the tape on he tops


 
Posted : 03/08/2013 7:06 am
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As above I have cut an old pair of esi thin grips to put under tape. I wouldn't mind trying the esi tape.


 
Posted : 03/08/2013 8:42 am
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contador has double wrap on his bike.


 
Posted : 03/08/2013 10:56 pm

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