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Description
Comfort on the cobbles and cycling on rough city roads.
The Lizard Skin DSP (DuraSoft Polymer) Handlebar tape 3.2mm bar was created for impressive comfort, optimized feel and the perfect amount of grip to meet the needs of long-distance riders. The 3.2 mm DSP is Lizard Skins thickest tape, offering the cushioning you need when you reach mile seventy-five and are only halfway through your ride.
Alternatively, for the cyclist looking to combat numb hands and wrist pain caused by poor road conditions, this thick bar tape is for you.
An ideal choice for those that ride on a mixture of road types or varying terrains on a gravel bike, the DSP handlebar tape is race-proven on the cobbles of the Paris-Roubaix course and favored by many of the pro teams and commuters alike.
Features:
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Specifications
Thickness: 3mm-3.9mm | |
Length: 89 in | |
Plugs: Included | |
Color: Various | |
Diamond White | Mfg PartNum: DSPCY320 |
Cool Gray | Mfg PartNum: DSPCY332 |
Mint Green | Mfg PartNum: DSPCY376 |
Sky Blue | Mfg PartNum: DSPCY343 |
Cobalt Blue | Mfg PartNum: DSPCY347 |
Reviews
I have used the 3.2mm tape on my bicycles for a number of years. It provides good comfort and grip. I've not had a problem. with wear or tearing. Previously, I had double taped my road handlebars, and the 3.2mm offers more comfort.
I've down rated this last purchase as the extra section provided to cover the back of the bars at the brake hoods didn't stick. Holding that piece and wrapping at the hoods was a (slow) exercise in dexterity.
This tape is expensive but worth the price to me. That could be 5 stars or 4 stars in value depending on your outlook.
This is currently my favorite bar tape for all of my bikes. Including my gravel bike. Not only does it look great, but it never loses that great look. I've had it on my road bike that I use the most often for several years, and it still looks just as good as it did when I first put it on. One thing that I don't like is that the directions say not to stretch it. Well, you have to stretch it some on certain areas of the bar. Because if you don't it just won't work right. You just don't want or need to stretch it very much. Another thing is that it has a sort of narrow stick strip that isn't completely centered on the whole length. So it could stand to be a little wider and more centered on the whole length. It does cost a little more than many other bar tapes. But it's because of it's good quality.
Comfortable tape, however if you have flat bar tops like the Ritchey bars I have it really needs about 2-3" of more material. I rewrapped both sides twice and am disappointed in the lack of material. You have to be incredibly judicious and even then I'm sure I'll have splits as a result of not overlapping enough material.
The instructions are very specific to "not stretch the tape", which adds to the problem of needing more length.
Easy to wrap. It says not to pull it tight. It's fairly forgiving of rewrapping. Very comfortable and not overly thick. Good tackiness. Have it on my endurance road bike and would be good for gravel too. If you want a thinner tape that feels like the bars, this probably isn't for you.
I have arthritis in both hands making vibrations from the handlebars painful at times. This bar tape is much thicker and softer than anything else I've used. I've double wrapped my bars with this tape as the outer layer. It greatly relieves the hand pain issue, although not totally eliminating it. I think it works ery well and highly recommend it.
Purchased the Lizard Skin DSP handlebar tape and love it for it cushioned grip but mainly for the grip I get on the handlebars. It's not the cheapest option, but I feel the value received is well worth the cost. Love it.
The Phil waterproof grease is my top choice for waterproof grease. I built up a new bike and refused to start the build until this grease arrived. I have used it for over 30 years, and I think it is great stuff!
Easy to install, with all the extra bits you need for around the hoods, and to finish up the wrap. The tape itself is nice and cushy, with a good grip - not too sticky, but not too slippery either. Works well in the cold, heat, dry, wet, and on the trainer, and with or without gloves (basically any combination of those). I'm pretty happy with it.
This is absolutely the best bar tape I have ever used. The comfort and grip is as good as claimed, but what blows me away is the durability. I put over 5000 miles on the first set of tape. Im up to 3000 miles on the second set and it shows virtually no sign of wearing out. Sure it might cost twice as much but if it lasts 2-3x as long it represents great value. This is the only tape Ill use from now on.
