Fizik Tempo Microtex Bondcush Classic

The presentation of this product doesn't clearly show all that comes with it. The black strip with the brand logo is a section of tape that seems to be fancy electrical tape. Folks who know how to wrap handlebars know what to do with this; it's essential. There are also two pieces of the wrap about 3-4 inches long (I didn't measure) to use as padding in a sensitive spot. These are to be used around the brake lever support on drop bars, which I learned watching a YouTube video. I have straight bars so I used the strips as extra padding in another spot where I sometimes get sore hands. In the center of each of the two rolls as they come in the package is a bar end plug. The two I got were different and neither fit. Minor issue in my case because I had others. The tape has what appears to be a strip of gel material on the back that runs the entire length of the tape for extra cushioning. I didn't expect this and it is a real bonus. This gel has a sticky surface with a strip of thin plastic you peel off so that when you wrap the tape, it sticks better. This helps a great deal with keeping the tape from slipping and becoming uneven or loose from riding. I took seriously the advice to practice wrapping a couple of times before I exposed the sticky surface. I'm glad because the tape wraps differently depending on which end you start with--it is not symmetrical. You'll see what I mean when you get it. This is also good, because the difference provides a sort of wrap guide and is differently padded. I also had to wrap it a couple of times to get the tightness right and to make sure I didn't use too much and run out or too little and get too thin a wrap. You also want to end up with a bit of tape overhanging when you finish so that you can tuck it into the bar end to be held in place by the plug. But that doesn't have to come out exact, as long as you aren't short, becasue you can trim with scissors. You should also wrap the tape in the direction that will prevent your grip from loosening it. This will depend on how you grip your bars and which way your hands naturally apply rotational friction to the bar. Wrap one way and this friction helps keep your tape snug; wrap the other and you may end up with loose tape down the road. Be aware that you should start from the inside and work to the ends of the bars. That means you will wrap each side in opposite directions. That should be obvious, but you also have to start at opposite ends of the tape to get the same edge out--remember the two edges of the tape are not the same. I suggest you look up a YouTube video on all this if you are a bar tape rookie as I was. I can say I like this wrap but this is my first time using something like this and don't really know what to compare it to. I read reviews on and off Amazon and decided this was the product I wanted to try. Again, not knowing others, I am happy with this. It is more durable than cork, cushions my hands better than the ergonomic grips I took off to replace with this, and seems well made. Of course I can't say how long it will last as I just put it on. I'm told cork is superior for comfort but wears out relatively quickly. This company has made cork wrap for a long time and recently came up with this wrap using a new material that is supposed to be equal to cork in comfort but mure durable. I hope so. Oct 2023 update: I removed the tape this week to replace with Wolf Tooth Fat Paw grips. I suffer chronically with sore hands and numb fingers when I ride and needed the best cushioning possible and the wrap was not it. But the wrap lasted for 7 years and did its job well--didn't come apart, slip, tear, or fail in any way. Just wasn't cushiony enough for me. As tape goes, I think it is still a 5 star product.

I got this tape in yellow, in the hopes that it would be more comfy than my cheap cork bar tape and not tear as easily. This has delivered on both criteria pretty easily. The tape itself has a thinnish layer of foam on the underside, which has a sticky strip strip (not adhesive) down the middle to grip the bar while you wrap. This mean you just wrap the tape tight enough so that it doesn't move and you can undo and re-wrap if you miss a spot. There is a line sewn down off center on the tape which helps a lot to wrap it evenly. I probably wrapped mine too tightly, but there is no concern about ripping the tap while wrapping like there is with cork. The tape is firm (not so much thin, though) and not cushy or gel-like. For me this is an advantage - on my other bike I have "gel" cork tape which is much cushier, but not more comfortable for me. The longest ride I've ridden on this tape is 105 miles, at around 5 hours and I did not feel discomfort in my hands. I normally wear gloves and the grip of the tape is sure in light rain and somewhat sweaty gloves. I haven't used this is in the heavy rain, or with gloveless and very sweaty hands so I can't comment on the grip when very wet. The tape has a very high quality, almost leather like look. It's very attractive, and I decided to try a lighter color (yellow) since I was hoping it is washable. I've put about 800 miles on the tape - enough for it to start to darken from use. Using a rag with dishsoap I was able to lighten it back up and clean off grease that I got on the drops. This is pretty hard to do with cork/foam-like tape. The pattern is slightly different than the thin Fizik tape that is normally used with the Fizik gel inserts and the material seems more synthetic leather-like than the microfiber-like feel of the thinner Fizik tape. I really, really like this tape and think it's probably cheaper than most tape in the long run because of the durability.

This is a review for black Fizik Performance bar tape. It seems like all Fizik tape is generated under this review. It's thick, stiff, a little hard to install. You have to wrap slow and pull hard, it won't tear. This tape has a small raised ridge, this is where you start your over lap, however you can't do this around the bends. Go slow making sure you don't leave any gaps. If you do, no worry, it has a light adhesive backing and you can pull it off and try again. I really like the feel of this tape. Makes my bike feel different. Fizik bar tape is noted for being very long lasting and durable. The end pugs don't need a couple of layers of electrical tape, they fit nice and snug. I use black electrical tape for finishing tape, and cover it with the Fizik finishing tape. I have 44mm bars and I had to cut off a lot of tape, so you get more than enough. I had to struggle a little when installing this tape, but the end result was worth it. This tape looks and feels great, What else do you need? Great price at Amazon. Do it.

I loved this tape! It was light and did it's job! Looked really nice on my white bicycle. It's exactly what one might need. For the cost, this thing had great value! I took away a star for two reasons: (1)The adhesive on the backside of the tape didn't work very well. I had to make sure the tape remained in place by pulling it tight. (2) The plastic end-caps that came with the tape didn't work very well. I resorted to using electrical tape in order to seal off the ends. I am unsure whether this was because of the end-caps the tape came with or my cheap handlebars. I still think the tape is great and have been using it for almost 2 years now, so I only removed one star. Still holding up! I might buy more to retape, since I did a poor job the first time (I didn't know what I was doing).

Very good stuff. Here's what I can tell you: COLOR: Call it apple green. It looks nice, but it is NOT FLOURESCENT. If you want that, look at Planet Bike stuff. THICKNESS: Thinner than typical gel or synthetic cork wrap. It feels about the thickness of leather wrap, listed as 2mm, but looks a bit thinner. EASE OF APPLICATION: Good, easy to install. It is not quite as stretch as synthetic cork, but almost is. It requires more force to pull it tight, so it does not wrinkle or gap, but it is not hard at all, and the finished product is very tight and good. FEEL WHILE RIDING: Feels thinner, tighter, and gives a better control feel for me. I find most wrap to be a bit too squishy for me. I like the feel of this stuff - gives me a better grip on the bars. GRIP: This stuff is NOT tacky, not sticky. It feels non-porous, so my hands grip it well (feels semi-glossy, like leather). However, getting a little water on my hands from my water bottle does make things a bit slippery. I have not ridden in pouring rain, so I cannot comment on grip when really wet. Overall, I think I will really like this stuff.

I have had this grip tape on for about a week/100 miles now. So far I really enjoy it’s performance. It has a nice soft feel without being too spongy. I installed it myself and I had no trouble getting it to lay exactly how I wanted it to. It was easy to apply, rewind when I needed to make an adjustment, and move where I needed it to be. The adhesive on the back side has held it’s position well so far (100 miles). It looks fantastic on my bike. I have a cannon dale with their trademark green color. It’s a nice match but does come in a little darker. I honestly can’t think of any cons to this stuff. It’s nice and grippy without being sticky. It has a very pro fit and finish. Oh for the install, I am no professional, so I took pics of my previous bar tape as I removed it so I had a guide for the rewrap.

Appearance: Looks pretty slick; similar to the classic leather look. Comfort: Feels great; for as minimal as the thickness is, it gives great padding for all types of terrains. Big Detractor: When it's misty/rainy, or when i'm sweating a bit, this tape become pretty slick if not using gloves. The use of gloves helps, but without gloves, when wet, slipping and sliding all over this tape until i/it dries off. Overall, this is okay tape and decent for the money. However, I'm looking forward already to the point that this wears out to justify the purchase of something a little more grip when wet.

I'm using the regular white (not the tacky or soft touch) and I love this tape for the way it wraps, feels, and looks. First, with this tape its really easy to wrap a professional looking finish. I cover the logo edge and use the raised seam as a wrapping guide. (You can wrap it the other way, with the logo exposed, but I don't like the look as much. Personal preference.) Pull it snugly as you go - you have to keep it pretty snug especially at the bends so the edges are smooth. I end up with really nice looking bars with virtually identical wrapping on each side. I don't understand the reviews that say its too short. I have done 3 bars with this tape and end up with about 4 inches to cut off. I don't do the figure 8, so maybe that's where people are having some problems. Second, I like the grip and feel of this tape. Prior to this I used the Fizik superlight which felt a little slick and insecure in my hands (nice tape otherwise). This tape has a softer more leather-like feel that works for me. Third, I like the thickness and small amount of padding. The superlight tape was too thin for me - I was getting a little nerve damage in my hand which is totally solved with this lightly padded tape. Fourth, this Fizik microtouch material stays clean. When you get some dirt or grime, it comes right off with a rag and detergent or a mild solvent, if necessary. I like white tape and this stuff stays bright white like it came out of the box. Amazing stuff that way. I always liked the feel and grip of lizard skins 2.5 mm, but that tape gets dirty and I could never get it clean. I highly recommend this Fizik tape.

Llegó el tiempo de renovar la cinta para el manillar de mi bicicleta, y hallé ésta con una excelente relación calidad-precio. Esta cinta de color blanco, con sus 2,5 mm. de espesor y agujereado que aporta ese acabado vintage buscado por mí hace, además, más firme la sujeción de las manos, ya sea sudando con tiempo caluroso, o con el gélido frío de las mañanas de invierno. Muy contento y acierto pleno con su compra aquí en Amazon. Los dos topes o tapones de manillar son de plástico, no de metal, pero son muy sólidos, soportando bien los martillazos para fijarlos, de modo seguro, a los dos extremos del manillar. Después de 1.000 kms recorridos, en etapas diarias entre 80 y 140 kms. por mi querida tierra cántabra, con sol, lluvia y granizo, están como recién estrenados. Cinta muy recomendable.

想定していた以上に厚みがあり、巻きにくいですので⭐️３つです。 色、使用感は良かった。

Appena montato, bel nastro, resistente, nn si sporca facilmente come quelli in spugna, nn estensibile, gli strati sono uniti con una cucitura che fa anche da rifinitura, adesivo 3m nn troppo tenace quindi ti permette di sbagliare.. bel grip, buono spessore e lunghezza più che sufficiente(anche x nastrare con un giro in più le leve delle bici d’epoca che non hanno il paramani sulle leve. Sono soddisfatto..

excelente producto

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