Favorite thick bar tape for wide gravel/cross/adventure bars?

[Cantdog]

I guess bar tape is like opinions...

I *think* the tape I have on my bike now is the fizik bondcush. Going to give something different a try, and then maybe pick up some of these suggestions as backups to try later in the year. Thanks yall.

[AngryScientist]

i just started a thread about this last week, and like you, got a variety of opinions.

note that i ride 42 compact bars, and i attempted supacaz tape on those bars. i like a nice tight well overlapped wrap, and i didnt have enough length to cover my bars with that tape, so with bars as wide as you're talking about, length of tape may be an issue too, just FYI.

[Gummee]

Originally Posted by 2metalhips

I just double wrap.

I would suggest a small tweak: add a layer of tape along the tops of the bars and in the drops where you grab and wrap one layer over that.

About the same shock absorbtion, less bulk

HTH

M

[2metalhips]

Originally Posted by Gummee

I would suggest a small tweak: add a layer of tape along the tops of the bars and in the drops where you grab and wrap one layer over that.

About the same shock absorbtion, less bulk

HTH

M

This is true, but I like the extra bulk as well as shock absorbtion. I feel it gives better control in the chunk.

[teleguy57]

For those focusing on bulk/larger grip I'm a big fan of the Deda Trentacinque. That said, the Deda RHM shape need to work for you to go that route, and you need a new stem too which only comes in 8 degrees. If those both work for you solid option.

I realized he OP asked about gravel/CX bars; Dedas don't build these with any flare.

And you still have the fun of choosing tapes!

[bigbill]

My gravel setup is for riding in the drops. The drops are double taped.

[joshatsilca]

Thanks for calling out Cuscino.. Tour Magazine just lab and field tested tapes and Cuscino was number 1 in both cushioning AND wet/dry grip (and 1st overall)
It was also one of the longest tapes tested to help get full coverage on wider bars.

[stumpyjr]

Originally Posted by joshatsilca

Thanks for calling out Cuscino.. Tour Magazine just lab and field tested tapes and Cuscino was number 1 in both cushioning AND wet/dry grip (and 1st overall)
It was also one of the longest tapes tested to help get full coverage on wider bars.

Thats a handy comparison

[estilley]

Originally Posted by scoobydrew

zipp service course

https://zipp.com/accessories/accesso...andlebar-tape/

+1

[BdaGhisallo]

Originally Posted by dave thompson

RedmonkeySports Big 40 bar tape is my absolute favorite. https://redmonkeysports.com/collecti...e-single-color

This tape was formerly sold as Zevlin Big 40 for those who may not know.

This is the best tape I have found in 30 years of cycling.

[kppolich]

This tape is great, cheap, and mimics the best tape I've ever used: Shimano Pro Digital Smart Silicone which is no longer made.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTRA-LONG-...ss!53222!US!-1

[sw3759]

Originally Posted by kppolich

This tape is great, cheap, and mimics the best tape I've ever used: Shimano Pro Digital Smart Silicone which is no longer made.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/EXTRA-LONG-...ss!53222!US!-1

lol its cheap unless you want white..thats $100 a set