Gray/Silver Handlebar Tape Suggestions

[Keith A]

I really like the Fizik Performance classic bar tape, but it doesn't come in gray or silver. So I wanted to see if you guys had any recommendations for a nice bar tape in this color...hopefully something similar to the Fizik Performance tape.

TIA.

[jtakeda]

Fizik microtex?

[Keith A]

Fizik microtex?I've used this before, and it's just a little on the thin side. Thanks for the suggestion.

[stephenmarklay]

I have their classic tape in dark gray and I really like it.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/fizik-superlight-bar-tape?skidn=FIZ004Y-APPGN-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIENhdDpIYW5kbGViYXIgVGFwZToxOjE2OmNjQ2F0MTA wMTA2

[Keith A]

Looks like Specialized used to make something similar in their S-Wrap Classic version, but it doesn't look like it is available in this color any more :(

http://wheelworld.com/images/library/large/spec_2550_2010_2018_10_m.jpg

[Keith A]

I have their classic tape in dark gray and I really like it.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/fizik-superlight-bar-tape?skidn=FIZ004Y-APPGN-ONESIZ&ti=UExQIENhdDpIYW5kbGViYXIgVGFwZToxOjE2OmNjQ2F0MTA wMTA2Thanks...I'll check this out.

[Keith A]

Another possibility that looks like it might not be available anymore...Cinelli Treasure Bar Tape...
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/cinelli-treasure-bar-tape/rp-prod31590

From another website..."This product is no longer available for sale. The last date it was available was 11/7/2014. "

[happycampyer]

This Pro tape looks nice:

http://road.cc/sites/default/files/styles/teasers/public/promicro-fibre-bar-tape.jpg?itok=iG6BlaKs

[oliver1850]

Does it need to be perforated? I avoid perforated tape myself as I think it allows salt to more easily get to the bar.

[lookout2015]

Fabric makes a gray

http://www.probikekit.com/handlebar-spares-acc/fabric-knurl-handlebar-tape/11254453.html

[Hank Scorpio]

http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/rapha-x-cinelli-bar-tape/product/CBT01XXGRYXXX

You're welcome.








JK.....kinda

[zennmotion]

I've used this before, and it's just a little on the thin side. Thanks for the suggestion.

I like fizik microtex as a second layer over cheap cork stretched thin and tight. It's a nice combination, durable looks nice and not too thin or too thick. I hate gloves in warm weather.

[stephenmarklay]

http://www.rapha.cc/us/en_US/shop/rapha-x-cinelli-bar-tape/product/CBT01XXGRYXXX

You're welcome.








JK.....kinda

oh dang that would go with my pink CK hubs.

[EDS]

Love this stuff:

http://www.arundelbike.com/product/gecko-grip/

[kurto]

The Rapha/Cinelli tape is awesome. I have it in black, and the pink underside highlights are just enough to pop a bit. I came from Fizik Performance and really like the feel of the Cinelli, so you would probably love it.

[R3awak3n]

I like fizik microtex as a second layer over cheap cork stretched thin and tight. It's a nice combination, durable looks nice and not too thin or too thick. I hate gloves in warm weather.

this.

[Elefantino]

I really like the Fizik Performance classic bar tape, but it doesn't come in gray or silver. So I wanted to see if you guys had any recommendations for a nice bar tape in this color...hopefully something similar to the Fizik Performance tape.

TIA.
Tell Ray to make you some silver. ;)

[Keith A]

Does it need to be perforated? I avoid perforated tape myself as I think it allows salt to more easily get to the bar.I like the look of the perforated tape, but that is interesting point about this letting the salt through.

[Keith A]

Love this stuff:

http://www.arundelbike.com/product/gecko-grip/How thin or thick is this tape?

[Hank Scorpio]

My friend has the Arundel on his bike. It looks pretty thick and has held up really well for the whole season.

[vitaly66]

I like the look of the perforated tape, but that is interesting point about this letting the salt through.

And so what happens if salt gets to the handlebar?

[cadence90]

And so what happens if salt gets to the handlebar?
It exacerbates corrosion over time, whether the bar is alloy or carbon.

[Keith A]

And so what happens if salt gets to the handlebar?

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/bobstewart/handlebarfailure-1.jpg

[stephenmarklay]

http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i165/bobstewart/handlebarfailure-1.jpg

Yuck. Since I am doing rides inside this time of year I wear full finger gloves to catch any sweat. Regardless, I will be switching out my tape that looks basically new after 6 months of riding. No reason to risk it. Lucky tape is cheap.

Notice no perforations in that tape. Maybe having holes to let air get in is actually better.

[Monthly Payment]

I like the Deda tape. Its cheap, easy to clean and just the right level of flashiness you want your silver tape to have.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083QR8XA/ref=twister_B003UW6A2W?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Last one on Amazon.

[oldpotatoe]

http://www.zevlin.com/Big40_2_0_Stitch_polymer_handlebar_tape_p/2.0st.htm

nice stuff and wide.