User submitted reviews
Review by DC
I got this tape because I thought it would look and feel good on my drop bar adventure bike. It does. Has the look of classic leather but a bit softer. Really like it on the bike. Good grip but not sticky. What may make it five stars though is how forgiving it was to my new wrapping skills. I wouldn�t call it complicated but if you haven�t done bar tape before it can be tricky. This tape tolerated numerous redos and stretching without issue. I have had it on for a month now and it seems that it will hold up well. Like it a lot.
Review by Bob G
Bike Tires Direct stocks a full compliment of parts and accessories. Their prices are competitive, the products are top grade, their shipping protocol is over the top. Its why I keep going back.
Review by GWGorham
Comfortable and attractive. Do you need more from bar tape?
Review by Develinsky
Great tape, feels like real leather only more supple and padded. Install was a little tricky if you have flared bars which eat up the standard length roll. Bar ends are the best I've ever had and stay solidly in place. Comes with extra bits to wrap under brake hoods for perfect fit. I just used electrical tape to finish instead of included cloth.
Review by Anonymous
First of all, the price is amazing for the quality. Very comfy, surprisingly grippy considering the look and finish, and very durable. However, getting these to wrap on anything other than standard shaped bars can be a chore. The material is very soft but not very pliable, and the adhesive is not strong at all.
That said will (and have) purchase again for when I need to wrap more traditionally shaped bars. An overall great product that would be perfect if they could just figure out the above nitpicks.
Review by kdavidwa
This tape wraps well, and provides good cushioning. Looks like classic leather tape.
Review by Troy
Not much stretch so it's a challenge to get it right but it feels so nice once completed. Has that classic leather feel.
Review by Troy
Not much stretch so it's a challenge to get it right but it feels so nice once completed. Has that classic leather feel.
Review by Bob
This tape looks like real leather but it's not made from dead animals. It's strong too. I stretched it as much as I could and it didn't break and makes a nice covering. You have no reason to pay for real leather when you can get this product.
Review by Redhead
Tape went on easily. The cushion really makes a difference on longer rides. Matched it with a b17.
Review by Will
This one is easier to wrap on the handlebar. The color matched my saddle color perfectly.
Review by Anonymous
The product is great easy to use, a little higher price tag but for quality youll pay for it. Matches my brooks saddle perfectly.
Review by Anonymous
I had a little difficulty putting these on, but it was also my first time ever attempting handle bar tape on my own. The color matches the honey brooks seat well, though not dead on I don't think you could find a closer match anywhere. This tape immediately elevated the look of my bike and its comfortable to grip
Review by Joe
This looks and feels great. Nice cushion. The only thing that could make it better is if it was real leather. Matches the saddle well.
Review by steve
So far so good. Great product.