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

[Cantdog]

Got a set of Nitto/Crust Shaka bars (53cm at hoods, 56 at drops) and wanted to pair it with some new bar tape. Currently running some fizik tape that is decent. I like a thicker bar, and even though I always wear gloves, appreciate the extra grip when riding gets sloppy/I get tired.

Ideally it would be white, neon green, or black with neon green/white accents. What are folks running? I've been curious about the supacaz stuff, and heard good things about bontrager grippytape, but it seems thin, Also wanting to make sure it covers the bars completely.

[Hilltopperny]

This is what I used until switching back to leather. Highly recommend for your intended purpose and I still have this sitting here if you are interested. $20 shipped?


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[mtechnica]

Are you using the thicker style Fizik with the padding (3mm?)?

The normal Fizik is very hard but the thick kind is much better.

[mac.]

I've had good luck with Lizard Skins DSP tape on my gravel bike. A little bit on the spendy side for tape, but it's a quality product. The neon green color-way looks pretty awesome as well.

[dave thompson]

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

[scoobydrew]

Zipp Service Course

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

[Billybob62]

I really like the Salsa tape:
https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...BoCYNIQAvD_BwE

[2metalhips]

I just double wrap.

[kingpin75s]

Originally Posted by 2metalhips

I just double wrap.

^ This.

Fizik Gel Pads
Cloth Tape
Finishing Tape

[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