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Fizik Tempo Microtex Classic 2mm Bar Tape

FizikTempo Microtex Classic 2mm Bar Tape(Return to Product Page)

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Review by BikeLA45

Reviewed 2/22/2024
by BikeLA45
Cycling Enthusiast
Los Angeles, CA
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The current version of my long-time favorite bar tape

Fizik's 2mm Microtex tape has been my favorite tape for my road bikes for many years. A few years ago, Fizik decided to "fix" it (no, it wasn't broke) with the Tempo, but the Classic version retains most of what I liked about the old tape. It's thin, which I like on my road bike (I use the 3mm Bondcush Classic on my gravel bike), the leather-like surface gives just the right amount of grip (enough, but not so much that I can't move my hands around easily and smoothly), and it looks great.

It's also durable. My current Tempo Classic 2mm tape is over 4 years and 10,000 miles old, and has just one small area of vsible wear. I'm only replacing it now because it's time to replace cables and housings.

It's still my favorite.

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Review by Frank

Reviewed 8/12/2024
by Frank
Dallas
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Excellent bar tape

I am a Cinelli cork bar tape guy forever, but I wanted to try a thinner tape that would give you more "feel" on the bar, especially for the top section that flattens out. I like this tape so much that I now have it on two of my four rides.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/20/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA
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Outstanding Product

This Fizik tape is the perfect combination of weight, width, and texture. When this brand was introduced, I thought it might have been manufactured too thickly, but I realized I was not wrapping it as it was designed. Once I learned, I have come to appreciate it more and more. Well done Fizik! This is a great product for road cyclists!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/23/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Santa Clara, CA
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The best white bar tape

Most white bar tapes get dirty immediately and don't come clean. White Fizik Microtex Classic looks great and is easily cleaned with a bit of soap and water. It doesn't have much cushion so quality gloves are a good idea but if you want white bar tape, this is the best I have found.

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Review by Andrew

Reviewed 5/23/2024
by Andrew
Northern NY
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Love this tape

Have this tape on every drop bar bike I own. Tacky enough, great feel, wears well, looks sharp. Running gel under it on a rowdy gravel bike, running it with no gel on road and CX.

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Review by Butch

Reviewed 4/20/2024
by Butch
Tn
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Great tape!

My favorite bar tape,easy to use and last.Picked up 3 rolls for my 3 road bikes.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/23/2024
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
upstate south Carolina
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good durable bar tape

this tape is comfortable and long lasting

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Review by Butch

Reviewed 1/12/2024
by Butch
Tn
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Great tape!

My favorite bar tape,easy to use and last.Picked up 3 rolls for my 3 road bikes.

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Review by OR_biker

Reviewed 9/26/2022
by OR_biker
Portland, OR
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good quality, not best value

I've used this tape a couple times, once for my own bike and another for a friend's bike I tuned up for him. It's relatively thin and doesn't stretch much while wrapping, but has a pleasant texture and is fairly durable. However, for the price there are some other brands I prefer. But unless you need a lot of padding from your bar tape and want something that will hold up for a long time this is still a solid choice.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/19/2022
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great tape

I love this tape. No cushion, but I like to feel the bars. Gets a little sticky on long rides from sweat, but cleans up nicely too. Quality stuff.

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Review by Pegoretti cyclist

Reviewed 5/4/2023
by Pegoretti cyclist
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland
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Fizik bar tape

This is my other go to bar tape. I don�t like gel or extra padding. Great grip even in the rain.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/18/2020
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Atlanta Georgia
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
This bar tape is as advertised. Thin, feels good and durable so far

I am using this on my road bike. The tape has a good grip with my hands or riding gloves. It is not super thick and I can get a good feel of the road. I have only had it on my bike for 2 months. Over time I can better see how it will last. No issue so far.

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Review by BalaBiker

Reviewed 9/29/2020
by BalaBiker
Casual Cyclist
Philadelphia
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent quality and efficient service!

The bright orange handle bar tape was a close color match to my original 1970's era Schwinn Varsity that I recently had refurbished at a local bike store. The leather-like comfort grip was an upgrade from the original plastic.

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Review by PaulieBiker

Reviewed 8/11/2020
by PaulieBiker
Cycling Enthusiast
Boston, MA, United States
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Perfect feel and texture!

One of the best things about this product is the combination of the texture, not tacky, yet has just enough 'cushion' so you get that extra bit of padding. Colors are always true to what you see on the website, although I generally buy white. And...... it lasts a long time!

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Review by Scooter

Reviewed 9/4/2019
by Scooter
Competitive Racer
Portland, OR
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3 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
Classic 2mm Bar Tape

The 2mm Classic tape is your, well, classic minimal bar tape. It has that good old stiff leathery feel (it's textile), it feels like your hands are attached right to the handlebars. This tape is nice and thin, with absolutely no give. It's not the tacky kind, so if you're looking for that sticky feel in rainy conditions this might not be the tape for you.

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Review by Jay C.

Reviewed 8/26/2021
by Jay C.
Competitive Racer
Durham, NC
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Stays clean and lasts forever!

This is by far the best handlebar tape I've had. It still looks brand new after almost 2 years!

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 9/18/2020
by Anonymous
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great bar tape without too much padding.

The perfect tape for great feel and comfort.

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Review by DA

Reviewed 4/28/2023
by DA
Cycling Enthusiast
Oregon
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Not my favorite

Wanted a thinner bar wrap for a bit more connection...that is this wrap. It's really thin, though, and doesn't stretch very well so I couldn't do the neatest install. Plus the logo is all over, and the edges are not tapered, so combined with the lowe stretch...feels kind of "edgy" on the bar.

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Review by Dav8or

Reviewed 6/22/2020
by Dav8or
Cycling Enthusiast
Texas
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great Tape

Bought it to replace the tape on our tandem. Liked it so much I got another roll for my road bike. Easy to work with and forgiving if you have to start over.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/23/2022
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good function and upgraded looks!

Love this tape. It is as advertised. Better feeling and control. Easy to apply. Looks great. Feels durable.

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