Lizard Skins Bar Tape with Plugs for a Customized Handlebar Grip

Luigi Esposito : Davvero un ottimo prodotto il migliore xhe abbia mai usato.

Italy on Aug 23, 2022

GeneGene: 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.

United States on Jul 24, 2020

Nelmico: Facile à monter, doux à utiliser: un must !

France on Jun 08, 2020

KCKC: 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.

United States on Oct 04, 2019

charles Mayer: Really good feeling and comfy but The tape teared after only a few weeks of use. Really disappointed in the durability considering the price.

Canada on Aug 13, 2019

Amazon Customer: This was a gift for my husband, he is very happy!

Canada on Jun 22, 2018

Louis Pinette: Excellent produit.

Canada on Jun 15, 2018

Sam Mck: 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.

United States on Aug 18, 2014

Guy: Completely destroyed this tape in 420 miles at RAGBRAI 2014. Top layer wore off at corners and tape slid. The extra grip like surface appears to be its downfall. When you spend extra money for premium tape you do not expect this. Looked good for about 100 miles. Not sure if the extra thickness has more of a problem vs the thinner versions.

United States on Jul 27, 2014

George Steffens: I was initially concerned about reviews regarding installation difficulty and the slippery feel when the tape got wet. Here is what my experience was: First it is rather difficult to install. Per the directions, you can't stretch it when installing. This is very different from normal cork tape. Because you can't stretch it, it is very easy to leave bubbles or gaps when rolling it on the handlebars. To correct this I found rolling it slowly and holding it place (I had my wife hold it down as I rolled it) worked very well. Next, the figure 8 around the shifters is VERY difficult to get right because you can't stretch it. I found it difficult to lay down without leave "bubbles". To fix this I used the short piece of tape and stretched it tight over the figure 8. As far as the slipperiness of the tape when it got wet. It does lose some of the tactile feel when wet but it is MUCH better than your average cork tape. Overall the tape is awesome and worth the extra hassle in installation. It's a little bit thicker but provides the absolute BEST padding and vibration dampening out of all the other cork tape I have used.

United States on Dec 01, 2013