
User submitted reviews
Review by Lee
I've purchased another roll of this wrap after the last roll lasted well on my main roadracing bike for two seasons. Good feel, good design. The tape backing is not super easy to get off (you'll have bits of the wrap stuck on your handlebars when you remove it), but the only wrap I've found with adhesive backing that comes off in a reasonable way is Planet Bike, which has a bit more durable, rubbery stretchy feel and I use it on my commuter. Cinelli cork probably has a better initial feel than this Deda, but in my experience Cinelli cork changes in feel more quickly and this Deda wrap has stayed basically the same for a long time.
Review by KCCyclist
The Elementi bar tape keeps weight off my bike and doesn't double up the thickness of the grip because I would rather keep my padding in my glove.
Review by Mark
Real easy to use handlebar wrap, and seems to last forever.
Review by Anonymous
This Deda Carbon tape is long enough to do a full wrap with a figure eight around the ergolever. It streches enough to wrap well and lays down smooth. It is medium density and has a classy look.
Review by ben.pdx
I've been using cork tape for a long time, but they sometimes don't take much stretching before they rip. Deda tape has a different feel that is just as nice to me, but I think it's not as fragile, some of the colors are nice and vibrant, and the price is a good value. They could get a little more imaginative with the embossed logo.
Review by Delfairen
This tape goes on well and has a slight stretch but if you have any additional cables routed on the bar other than the brakes it can be touch and go whether this will be long enough, an extra 2-3inches of tape would of made this 5 star.
Review by SD Biker
An inexpensive tape that goes on easy, stays in place, lasts a long time and is very comfortable. I have use many different bar tapes, and Deda is by far the best.
Review by Phelix676
This tape was a pretty good deal when I saw it online, and the reviews were pretty good. When I got it and started to put in on my bike, it tore in two places right away. I wasn't stretching it very tight either. Just following the instructions. The next day, I went to my local bike shop and bought some quality handlebar tape. If I were you, I would buy the better tape first, and not deal with this cheaply made stuff.
Review by Pablo
Comfortable, durable, simple to use, and cheap. What more do you want from bar tape? Deda's color range is nice-easy to mix and match with team kit andor bike paint color schemes.
Review by Felt-rider
This tape lays down well if you are familiar with the drill of applying handlebar tape. It stretches a lot without tearing when you have to have to coax it around the sharper bends and the brakeshifter junction with the bar. The adhesive strip on the back makes it a cinch to keep the tape in place while you are making the wrap. One last thing, if you want to have the Deda logo imprinted on the tape to show make sure that you start the tape with the logo on the trailing edge of the tape or you will cover it up with the next wrap.
Review by Anonymous
Fairly easy to wrap, but does not stretch well.
Review by NCBiker
The tape has a good feel and wears for a long time.
Review by Danimal
Very nice synthetic cork tape.Install's easy,almost as good as cinelli . Durable
Review by gchapman
I use this tape on my cross bike and I ride without gloves. Tape is very slick and does nothing to provide cushion. Please do not buy this. Junk!
Review by Anonymous
This is the perfect grip tape. Can be stretched to be as thin or thick as you like, lasts at least a season, and comes in great colors. Lightweight too.
Review by Tyler
Not a super padded tape but it's not supposed to be. Gets a little slick with sweat.
Review by North Coast Old Spoke
Fine replacement for original bland tape - looks good, feels great!
Review by Anonymous
Reasonable and works well. Feels good for grip and cushion
Review by Anonymous
Nice feeling tape that seems to last a long time. I use this on most of my bikes. The only caution is that there is no extra lenght included and it is easy to come up short if its not stretched just right.
Review by abicycledoc4u
I used the Elementi and the Mistral tape by Deda on vintage restoration projects. The Deda tape is easy to work with. It sretches and conforms well. Price is the key for using Elementi. I don't care for the embossing you have work around so I usually use Minstral. It has a leather look & feel.