Bar Tape - Sticky or Gel

When it comes to Bar Tape, what do you prefer?

  • Gel Backed

    Votes: 3 50.0%
  • Sticky Backed

    Votes: 3 50.0%

  • Total voters
    6
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Hi,
I'm going to retape my bars soon; the last time I taped another bike I used Spesh Tape which was gel backed, this had the advantage, I think, that I could retape when I got it wrong, around new cables etc. It seems to be sticky back tape on the bike at the moment and I quite like the rigidity (if thats the correct term) of the tape. What do other folk prefer, gel backed or sticky back ?
 

zizou

Veteran
i have the spesh roubaix tape, find it really comfortable and grippy too.

heard good things about the lizard skins one but i was reluctant to pay the price!
 
I've always used sticky so I don't know about gel backed. I always do a few dry runs with a tape wrap anyway.
 

GrumpyGregry

Here for rides.
spesh bar phat gel under brooks leather every time for me. but when I wrap the tape a layer of sticky side out insulating tape goes on first.
 

mightyquin

Active Member
I retaped my bars the other week, first time ever tried the job, and I used Fizik dual tape. I've read that it's a nightmare to fit but I didn't have any problems at all, went on great. It's got a sticky tape backing. Looks and feels great!
 
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