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Review by MarkReviewed 9/10/2009by Mark (BikeTiresDirect.com Staff)Competitive RacerPortland, OR, USA18 of 22 customers found this review helpful.My favorite!Great grip wraps really easily stays put comes in a ton of colors lasts a long time.
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Great grip wraps really easily stays put comes in a ton of colors lasts a long time.
Review by HydeReviewed 7/16/2020by HydeCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.This is the ONLY bar tape you should be buyingWhen it comes to foam bar tape, you can't beat DEDA. It has string in the adhesive to aid in smooth removal, when you switch it out. If you like white, Simple Green on a rag will clean it. The price is reasonable & it feels like it should, in the hand. Money well spent.
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When it comes to foam bar tape, you can't beat DEDA. It has string in the adhesive to aid in smooth removal, when you switch it out. If you like white, Simple Green on a rag will clean it. The price is reasonable & it feels like it should, in the hand. Money well spent.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/16/2017by AnonymousHalele''a Kauai2 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I got the orange not hi VI's but that fine it didn't say it wasI got this tape during the 2017 giro to put on my 2010 giant team rabobank giant , then dumlion lost the pink jersey, in support of him I put the orange tape on my bike, and his luck turns and wins!!
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I got this tape during the 2017 giro to put on my 2010 giant team rabobank giant , then dumlion lost the pink jersey, in support of him I put the orange tape on my bike, and his luck turns and wins!!
Review by epbobReviewed 3/20/2017by epbobCycling EnthusiastEl Paso, TX2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Good bar tape at a decent priceThis tape is a little firmer than others you can find but it is durable and has a good feel once installed. I have used it before and it has lasted several years. I used it this time to double wrap the top part of my bars on my cyclocross bike to give it a little more cushion.
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This tape is a little firmer than others you can find but it is durable and has a good feel once installed. I have used it before and it has lasted several years. I used it this time to double wrap the top part of my bars on my cyclocross bike to give it a little more cushion.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/20/2017by AnonymousDecent Life, Nice feelI did like the plush feel of this bad tape, unfortunately the longevity of this tape is not that great.
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I did like the plush feel of this bad tape, unfortunately the longevity of this tape is not that great.
Review by BuckBReviewed 3/17/2017by BuckBCasual CyclistDenverWhat I needed for the moneyI put this on my green '76 Takara road bike. It was pretty easy to apply, this being my first time wrapping bars I did manage to botch it in a couple places. That was all user error. However if you have some experience I expect they will go on quite smoothly. They feel good, like suede underhand, with a slight cushion. All in all this was precisely what I needed for the price tag.
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I put this on my green '76 Takara road bike. It was pretty easy to apply, this being my first time wrapping bars I did manage to botch it in a couple places. That was all user error. However if you have some experience I expect they will go on quite smoothly. They feel good, like suede underhand, with a slight cushion. All in all this was precisely what I needed for the price tag.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 3/2/2017by AnonymousDaily CommuterPortland, ORFastest Handlebar Tape Money Can BuyDeda Elementi tape is as good as it gets. It is comfortable and long wearing. Wraps easier than cork, less risk of tearing.
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Deda Elementi tape is as good as it gets. It is comfortable and long wearing. Wraps easier than cork, less risk of tearing.
Review by rickinhoustonReviewed 5/18/2015by rickinhoustonCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX United States3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Best tape i have ever used!I ride a lot so I put some wear on handle bar tape. This tape last's and last's. I get the white and even white doesn't show any dirt, it doesn't stick for some reason. If it does it just wipes off.. I love this tape! It looks great, feels good, wears great!
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I ride a lot so I put some wear on handle bar tape. This tape last's and last's. I get the white and even white doesn't show any dirt, it doesn't stick for some reason. If it does it just wipes off.. I love this tape! It looks great, feels good, wears great!
Review by FlatlanderReviewed 4/23/2015by FlatlanderCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.If You Want Purple This Is ItIts hard to find purple bar tape and I wanted it to match the trim on my 1999 Colnago Dream. It looks good and feels good. I bet the reviewers who said this is easy to install have more upper body strength than I do. I got a workout stretching it to fit the 42mm deep drop bars. It stretched enough and I got an exercise benefit I didn't expect.
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Its hard to find purple bar tape and I wanted it to match the trim on my 1999 Colnago Dream. It looks good and feels good. I bet the reviewers who said this is easy to install have more upper body strength than I do. I got a workout stretching it to fit the 42mm deep drop bars. It stretched enough and I got an exercise benefit I didn't expect.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 4/16/2015by Anonymous2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Old standby - love this stuffLove the comfort of this, durable and easy to install - what else do you need - used this for years
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Love the comfort of this, durable and easy to install - what else do you need - used this for years
Review by AML PRO RIDER LOOKReviewed 7/10/2014by AML PRO RIDER LOOKCycling EnthusiastBurlingame, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Elementi ExcellenceI have used this tape for several years now and find it to have a lot of comfort, wares well,
and very easy to apply. Good stretch, and does not tear easily. Good vibration absorption,
looks cool too ! Buy it !
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I have used this tape for several years now and find it to have a lot of comfort, wares well,
and very easy to apply. Good stretch, and does not tear easily. Good vibration absorption,
looks cool too ! Buy it !
Review by AnonymousReviewed 6/19/2014by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastAtlanta,Ga3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.This is a very good quality product and is a great value.This bar tape is very easy to install and seems to hold up well.
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This bar tape is very easy to install and seems to hold up well.
Review by iggyssdReviewed 5/12/2014by iggyssdCycling EnthusiastSanta Barbara0 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Breaks apart too easilyAlthough a good deal for the price, started having cracks in a few places. Then when unwrapping, it would break apart too easily leaving part of the tape on the handlebar. The sticky strip may be too sticky.
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Although a good deal for the price, started having cracks in a few places. Then when unwrapping, it would break apart too easily leaving part of the tape on the handlebar. The sticky strip may be too sticky.
Review by Avid cyclistReviewed 5/7/2014by Avid cyclistCycling EnthusiastPDX2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.My favorite 2.I have these on my 3 road bikes. They are inexpensive, look good, right thickness and comfortable. I was skeptical with the fake carbon look, but today I give it a chance with White carbon on my black bike and it turned out better than I expected. The only thing I dislike about these tapes is the adhesive glue they use, it's kind of over strong glue they use for the tapes, so every time I remove the old tapes, it leaves a lot of residues on handlebar that requires some extra cleaning. Other than that, these are super value!
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I have these on my 3 road bikes. They are inexpensive, look good, right thickness and comfortable. I was skeptical with the fake carbon look, but today I give it a chance with White carbon on my black bike and it turned out better than I expected. The only thing I dislike about these tapes is the adhesive glue they use, it's kind of over strong glue they use for the tapes, so every time I remove the old tapes, it leaves a lot of residues on handlebar that requires some extra cleaning. Other than that, these are super value!
Review by em_525Reviewed 6/22/2018by em_525Cycling EnthusiastExcellent as long as it doesn't rainAs others have said, when this tape gets wet, it's very slippery, especially out the saddle. When it's not wet, it's a good to very good tape, that's easy to wrap, has decent shock absorption, and looks smart. However again, this tape is slick when wet and bordering on somewhat dangerous in that type of condition. I put this tape on a track bike that isn't seeing the outdoors so I'm keeping it but if you cycle in varied climates, I'd consider something with a bit more tack to it.
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As others have said, when this tape gets wet, it's very slippery, especially out the saddle. When it's not wet, it's a good to very good tape, that's easy to wrap, has decent shock absorption, and looks smart. However again, this tape is slick when wet and bordering on somewhat dangerous in that type of condition. I put this tape on a track bike that isn't seeing the outdoors so I'm keeping it but if you cycle in varied climates, I'd consider something with a bit more tack to it.
Review by HornbeamReviewed 5/26/2018by HornbeamCycling EnthusiastSt Pete,FL1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Slippery when wetWhen the weather is dry this is averageok bar tape. When it is wet outside (I live in Florida so you will get wet) this bar tape is very very slippery. Ask me how I know...Good thing I didn't lose my front teeth.
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When the weather is dry this is averageok bar tape. When it is wet outside (I live in Florida so you will get wet) this bar tape is very very slippery. Ask me how I know...Good thing I didn't lose my front teeth.
Review by SanburbikerReviewed 12/17/2017by SanburbikerCasual CyclistKansas3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Perfect- easy to useHad older bike with handle bar issues, this made grip better & covered flaws
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Had older bike with handle bar issues, this made grip better & covered flaws
Review by AnonymousReviewed 10/19/2017by AnonymousCompetitive RacerSeattle, WAA bit lacking in padding, but also lower costFeels nice, but it doesn't provide as much padding as some of the other bar tapes. On the other hand, it is a lower cost option than others.
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Feels nice, but it doesn't provide as much padding as some of the other bar tapes. On the other hand, it is a lower cost option than others.
Review by AnonymousReviewed 9/21/2017by AnonymousDaily Commuterchicagobright color nice paddingas described. Easy to apply. But I always wish there was more of the black end tape, but this is not a brand-specific problem. Nice cushion.
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as described. Easy to apply. But I always wish there was more of the black end tape, but this is not a brand-specific problem. Nice cushion.
Review by ChrisHReviewed 8/18/2017by ChrisHCycling EnthusiastSeattle, WADoes the job wellPerforms as expected
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Performs as expected