Thickest bar tape

[jack smith]

Hi all, I'm looking for the thickest most padded bar tape, has to be in red though! I currently run BBB gel and it's alright but not amazing. Please only reply if you are sure it is thicker than others as I have a feeling I'll get a "the bar tape I have is the best" reply numerous times

 

[vickster]

3.2mm lizard skins

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/..._productId_953951_langId_-1_categoryId_165578

Or get some 2.5mm fizik and add gel pads

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/fizik-performance-bar-tape-prod31050/
http://www.bikeandrun.co.uk/p/8117/Fizik-Bargel

 

[mcshroom]

Put a second layer of cork tape over your current stuff. Should make them very soft

 

[User6179]

I use Pro bar tape with silicon backing (non Sticky) and just put it over the old and it lasts 4-5000 miles and is easiest to fit as you can take it back off if you make a mess of fitting it.

 

[jack smith]

I don't really want to have two layers just the one (personal preference) they are just going on the drops not the tops of the bars as it's going on a zipp vuka sprint bar I was looking at the lizard skins but didn't know how thick it would be, is the 3.2 quite padded as it dosent sounds like a lot?

 

[MikeW-71]

Description of the BBB on Wiggle doesn't say how thick it is.

However, look into Specialized Phat S-Wrap. It is easily twice as thick as the standard tape on my Defy 2. Good stuff.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/specialized/phat-s-wrap-standard-bar-tape-ec012113

Phat Wrap (not the S-Wrap) is 4.5mm thick, but only in black.

 

[jack smith]

Is that link for the s wrap or phat it says both lol but it comes in red?

 

[vickster]

Phat only black

 

[vickster]

I don't really want to have two layers just the one (personal preference) they are just going on the drops not the tops of the bars as it's going on a zipp vuka sprint bar I was looking at the lizard skins but didn't know how thick it would be, is the 3.2 quite padded as it dosent sounds like a lot?

I think most tape is around 1.5-2mm

 

[MikeW-71]

Is that link for the s wrap or phat it says both lol but it comes in red?

Link is for the Phat S-Wrap. Must be 3-3.5mm thick at least.

Specialized also have Roubaix tape, which should also be thick, but it doesn't say how thick

 

[buggi]

Hi all, I'm looking for the thickest most padded bar tape, has to be in red though! I currently run BBB gel and it's alright but not amazing. Please only reply if you are sure it is thicker than others as I have a feeling I'll get a "the bar tape I have is the best" reply numerous times

why not use an old inner tube under your bar tape. Wrap it on just like you would bar tape and then put proper bar tape on top. Nice and padded.

 

[Roadrider48]

+1 for the spesh phat wrap. It feels like you're cycling along gripping two stress balls.
But as others have said, it only comes in black. As far as I know.

 

[Doyleyburger]

I have the 2.5mm lizard skin tape and it's very nicely padded, I can only imagine how the 3.2 must feel. Would guess it's very comfortable

 

[vickster]

I'll let you know when my Genesis arrives

 

[jack smith]

cheers guys! think ill head out into the wide world and try to get hold of some lizard skins to try!