Can anyone recommend a thickly padded bar tape .

[ren531]

As above, but not the tubed foam type rather a tape , it's for someone who has a lot of wrist discomfort.
I might cover some tubed foam stuff with bar tape if I can't find anything suitable.

 

[Red17]

I use either lizard skin 3.2mm tape, or zipp cx tape on my cx bikes for comfort. Zipp service course tape is also pretty good as it has a soft rubber feel

 

[Sterlo]

I went for double wrap, a cheap, slightly padded one underneath with a top layer a little bit thicker. It's not easy but does make it comfy. The only issue I found was that the top layer is a little bit short by the time I'd come to the end.

 

[Red17]

Worth checking that it's vibration causing the issue and not bar position putting too much weight on the wrists

 

[cyberknight]

Worth checking that it's vibration causing the issue and not bar position putting too much weight on the wrists

indeed , i find position a very big factor in comfort

 

[T4tomo]

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m9b0s126p2329/SPA-CYCLES-Bar-Gel-Pads-(4-pcs)
If its a vibration issue, these are good.
I double wrap but more because I prefer a thicker diameter of "stuff"
"wrist discomfort" sounds like a position issue though or something as simple as straight / locked elbows whilst riding

 

[cyberknight]

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m9b0s126p2329/SPA-CYCLES-Bar-Gel-Pads-(4-pcs)
If its a vibration issue, these are good.
I double wrap but more because I prefer a thicker diameter of "stuff"
"wrist discomfort" sounds like a position issue though or something as simple as straight / locked elbows whilst riding

look a bit like the phat bar tape pads which are no longer available

 

[Punkawallah]

1. Is it your bike set up that is the problem?
2. Consider old inner tubes as bar tape.

 

[vickster]

Supacaz (wears better than Lizardskins)
Or wrap with inner tube underneath.
I had wrist pain because my bars were too wide and wrists cocked at wrong angle on the bars. Something to check

 

[Jameshow]

Double wrapped and gel mitts are my go too. Usually get cheap foam stuff off the bay...

 

[ren531]

I use either lizard skin 3.2mm tape, or zipp cx tape on my cx bikes for comfort. Zipp service course tape is also pretty good as it has a soft rubber feel

Ok thanks I will have a look

 

[ren531]

Worth checking that it's vibration causing the issue and not bar position putting too much weight on the wrist

The person I'm doing it for has had a rheumatoid viral infection and has joint issues, it's a new to them bike so we've yet to get to the set up , but yes it's an important thing to get right.

 

[ren531]

https://www.spacycles.co.uk/m9b0s126p2329/SPA-CYCLES-Bar-Gel-Pads-(4-pcs)
If its a vibration issue, these are good.
I double wrap but more because I prefer a thicker diameter of "stuff"
"wrist discomfort" sounds like a position issue though or something as simple as straight / locked elbows whilst riding

Thanks I'll have a look

 

[ren531]

1. Is it your bike set up that is the problem?
2. Consider old inner tubes as bar tape.

Like the idea of using inner tubes

 

[gcogger]

An article comparing bar tapes here