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I can't remember where I read it, but I thought the 'pro' way to do it was not to transition from the tape to the bar, but just to take the finishing tape right up to the edge of the bar tape, e.g. no finishing tape on the actual bar. It works for me (have wrapped several bars like this including double wrapped bars on my gravel bike) and it looks neater, easy enough to do, and maintains tension on the bar tape just fine. At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 54 products from Pro, of which 4 were in the Handlebar Tape category. This thin tape was always going to have trouble keeping up in the comfort stakes. It’s not as harsh as we initially suspected, but it does make for increased road feel. The tape might have a shiny appearance but that doesn’t affect grip. Dave Caudery / Immediate MediaOne issue that can plague these grippy tapes is rapid surface wear. I've put just over a thousand kilometres into this tape though and the surface is holding up well, even in the spots where I tend to see tape wear first. Value Credit is provided by a panel of lenders with whom we have a commercial relationship (so we cannot provide independent advice).

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Pro products that are listed in the Handlebar Tape category.

New handlebar tape is a sure-fire way to give your bike a new lease of life. Dave Caudery/Immediate Media

High quality fabric bar tape can add cushioning and improve your grip as you cycle. Padded handlebar tape and gel padding is also a great option as it guarantees cushioning and provides the protection your hands need. Cyclists who ride long distance in particular will be all too familiar with callouses and blisters forming, and the pain they can cause. Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Handlebar Tape. Performance Cycling Limited 2023. Tredz is a trading name of Performance Cycling Limited. All Rights ReservedI'm not sure why so many cyclists seem to struggle with finishing tape. I see and hear very much the same regarding tennis grip finishing tape (which is very similar) and I've never had a problem using either and achieving excellent appearing results that stay in place until the grip needs replacing. I think it's just a matter of being hasty and not taking the extra 30 seconds, taking the care required to get it right. I really like the little pile of extras. The end caps are the expanding kind and work well, though the printed logo is laughably easy to scratch off. The finishing tape is fancy-looking knurled stuff, and the little extra piece for covering the shifter clamp matches the print of the main roll of tape. Cycle to Work is a salary sacrifice scheme, where you can save up to 42% off a new Bike and Safety equipment. This means the cost is deducted from your salary as a non-cash benefit, so you save on tax and national insurance.

The length of bar tape can also impact wrapping. If you are wrapping particularly wide bars, say on a gravel bike, then you will have less material to play with. an average of the other scores: it reflects both a product's function and value – with value determined by how a product products that meet this search were more expensive than Pro Sport Comfort Bar Tape and 1 were cheaper. Handlebar tape is primarily designed to enhance comfort and grip. This is particularly useful in wet weather or long rides. It can also reduce the risk of blisters. While this is bar tape’s main purpose, the bright colours available can be used to increase visibility and personalise the look of your bike. Fabric Bar Tape

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These materials are still used, but today bar tape is more frequently made from synthetic materials such as polyurethane, silicone and rubberised polymers. With 134 products available we worked out that 85 cost more than Pro Sport Comfort Bar Tape and 37 were cheaper. Cost of Pro products Better known for its high-quality saddles, Brooks dips its toe into the world of bar tape with this product made from organic rubber. If the person who wrapped the tape in the photos is the same one bragging about doing his mates for beers, they must have low standards because that wrap round the lever in the side on picture is appalling! Don't crow about how good you are and then publically display that you're not as good as you think? At road.cc every product is thoroughly tested for as long as it takes to get a proper insight into how well it works.