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03-23-2020, 05:09 AM
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Fizik glossy microtex for me. Wipes clean.
I don't have issues with slipping or grip so no need for the tacky stuff that dirt clings to. I used it on my 6 day ride that was pretty dusty at times. Was one less thing to clean up. I also used the Shorex for a bit. Good stuff, like the stretchy ability to manipulate thickness. 
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03-23-2020, 05:44 AM
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My favorite for the last few years has been the Cinelli Volee tape, really like the rubberized feel. Interesting though, how bar tape has become a highly specialized accessory in its own right, and considerably more expensive. Overwhelming number of choices with some mighty claims, and some very serious marketing.
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03-23-2020, 05:45 AM
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Another fabric silicone user. Will confirm that the white is super easy to clean.
Other tape I like is salsa gel cork. Stays clean,good cushion, cheap enough to replace, lasts well, readily available, lots of colour choices.
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03-23-2020, 05:59 AM
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03-23-2020, 06:48 AM
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Except for a single bad experience with some pink Benotto Cellotape in the early 80s at a hot and humid Wheat Thins Miss-n-Out race, I was taught that handlebar tape can only be white. 5 years with Velox Tressostar, 20 with Cinelli cork and the last 15 happy with Deda foam tape ($10 a roll). Decided to try some Silca Nastro Piloti as I like the company (new and old). The Silca went on easily and I really like the shaped wings for the shifters. Very grippy though I never thought grip was ever an issue with any tape after ditching Benotto. The Silca tape cleans easily but I can get 4 Deda foams for the price of one Silca. White Deda foam does not clean well at all but it forces me to perform a nice safety inspection of the entire bar set up a few times per year as I rewrap. Comfort is nearly a tie with perhaps Deda foam a little more forgiving but the Deda foam makes for a fatter diameter bar (a slight negative in my opinion). Too early to tell if I'll put the Silca on the RS or wife's Zanc but it has not been a disappointing experiment so far.
-Mike P.S. - awesome bar plugs come with the Silca tape.
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03-23-2020, 07:20 AM
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Handlebra......
Handlebra for most of my road bikes. The gravel bike gets lizardskinz or another rubber/silicone type tape that offers a tacky feel.
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03-23-2020, 07:23 AM
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Fabric Knurl tape from Cannondale is excellent.
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03-23-2020, 07:26 AM
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While I clearly have my opinions, here is what the latest Tour Magazin test found in a test of 18 different tapes. We were told that it was planned to be 20 tapes and the notable missing brand opted not to participate:
The performance categories top to bottom are Toughness/Tear Resistance - (SILCA 3rd) Ease of Wrapping - (SILCA 7th) Wet/Dry Grip - (SILCA 1st) Cushioning - (SILCA 1st) https://imgur.com/a/6zyf6Vo
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03-23-2020, 07:30 AM
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Big fan of the Zipp CX stuff, for both my road and CX bike. Just switched my road to Silca Fiore - meh, doesnt seem that cushiony, found it to be a PITA to install and its pricey. nice bar end plugs tho. I have the Silca Cuscino also as a replacement for my CX bike but I'm waiting for warmer weather to install (hoping that will make it easier to wrap).
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