Lizard Skins Tape and Plugs Bar Tape

This is the most expensive but also the best tape I have tried. I have tried fizik, cibelli, and others, and they have been good but this is the best.What sets this tape apart is that it is grippy without being sticky, even in the wet, feels good in the hand, and is super comfortable. No other tape I've tried has all these qualities together.Please note that the tape I got was the updated dsp bar tape with a different texture and screw-type plugs, both of which are positives.I would recommend the thickest 3.2mm version of the tape unless you have small hands or prefer super skinny bars. The thicker tape is much softer and feels way better but still has all the grip and control of the thinner tape.Please note that the instructions are super adamant about not stretching the tape. This is for good reason. If you stretch the tape a lot, then it will stress the outer skin and it will crack open after a few uses. This makes installation a little tricky. But you can still hold the tape tight and get a good solid wrap. You just have to spend a little more time and lay the tape correctly to make sure there is no bunching.

This tape is dope! I have a 2013 Fuji Roubaix 1.3C that came with tape made by Fuji's in house brand called oval. Stuff didn't hold up for the first three months of ownership so I did some research on tapes and this stuff seemed like the right choice. I am not disappointed. I went with the 3.2cm thickness for deeper dampening and I'd have to say that it works as described. Don't need to wear gloves when I'm riding. The feel is amazing and the look is totally legit. We'll see how long it lasts before I have go buy more. The installation process was not hard. I'm a beginner at road bikes and I installed this stuff my self. My first time wrapping road bike handle bars and I got it right. Just check out YouTube videos on how to wrap lizard skin bar tape and you'll be fine. Also, I botched the first wrap attempt and was able to take off the tape and wrap it all over again and the stuff held up like a champ. There was some stickyness after I rewrapped however just follow the cleaning instructions they give you in the manual and problem solved. I'm so satisfied with this buy. I'll stay using this brand forever.

My first encounter with this bartape was on a used CX bike that I purchased. Could not believe how much better the feel was compared to other stuff I had used. I mean, it's just bartape, right?Shortly thereafter, I switched my road bike over to the thinnest version of DSP. Wow. At least when new, the stuff is sticky - like Odell Beckham's hands sticky. So, on twisty descents in the drops, you feel so connected to the bike, every tiny input with your wrists translates into a response by the bike. The thinnest one still has some cushion, but for cross, I'll stick to the thickest.It does seem to wear out a bit faster than some other tapes I've used, but oh so worth it. Regarding that, I wish Lizard Skins would sell this tape by the yard - the end plugs and finishing tape aren't needed each time anyway. This way I could get say 10 yards of it, enough to cover several bikes or one bike several times over and save some coin.

Great tape, almost tacky. Should clean easy. Don’t know how well it will hold up but time will tell. Only 4 stars due to price. Cheaper tapes work really well also and for the price you can just double it up or replace when it gets gross.

Nothing better out there as far as I'm concerned. I suffer from overly sweaty hands and arms in the summer and had trouble holding onto my bike's handle bars. Gloves soak through and things get all squishy. With the Lizard Skins (I like the 2.5) even my sweat-soaked gloves stick to the tape. Nice and soft. I tad heavier than some others but if you're worried about 5 or 6 grams on a 16 lb bike, better to pass on one Dove bar a week.Love the two tone. I built up a very snazzy Ti singlespeed in all silver, white and red. Put this bar tape (red in the drops of course!) on a set of white/red 3T Erganova carbon bars with a white Ritchey C260 stem. Specialized white saddle with red trim.Very trickey getting the red/white transition to come out at exactly the same spot on both sides but that's more operator limitation. Watch their installation video on the LS website. When they say "don't stretch the wrap when winding" they mean don't yank on it. You do have to use a firm hand when wrapping to get a consistent wrap and to avoid gaps after a few hundred miles.I have Lizard Skins wrap on all my bikes!

I love this bar tape. It's grippy with hands even if they are slightly wet from sweat or water. I still wear gloves because when my hands are really wet they can slip. The cushion is great on this tape, again I don't need gloves. I will ride with this tape without wearing cycling gloves on cooler days however it's that cushioned and water RESISTANT that you really don't need them.I have an orange and black bike and the orange tape color works well. Now I have not had it long to see if it cleans well however given the finish on the outside I believe it will. That said after just a few rides there's no dirt on it either.

Had this bar tape installed less than 6 months. Black coating is peeling off in multiple areas exposing a light grey underlayer. Looks old and worn. Does not last. Will not buy again. Not durable.

Lizard skins has always been the go-to for bar tape! Good adhesion and if wrapping correctly there is enough to do both bars. Durable through many hours of riding and the thickness of the 2.5 is definitely worth it when your talking about resting on the bars for hours!

Facile à monter, doux à utiliser: un must !

Excellent produit.

Tout simplement la meilleure guidoline.Grip par tout temps, très costaud dans le temps, ne prends pas l'eau sous la pluie, je ne changerai plus de marque.

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Its the best tape out there, awesome colors as well