I found this bar tape that is washable so you can just reuse it each season rather than tossing it out and buying new. You can add gel pads beneath it to have added comfort.

Aug 17, 2022 · I'm planning to unwind/rewind the tape to the hood, is it worth adding gel pads in the bars while I'm at it? I've never had a bike with inserts before so are they worth the effort?

Jul 14, 2022 · Fizik also has gel pads that you stick to your bars and wrap over them for extra cushion. Personally I love their gel pads and a thinner tape but I don't ride much gravel so the …

You can definitely double up, but you can also buy specific gel pads that will put padding on top without making the tape feel to squishy or loose. I have nerve damage in my hands and I …

Apr 15, 2018 · I really don't want to wear gloves, and my bar tape is old and worn anyway, so I'm looking for some good bar tape with a lot of cushioning. But after some googling, I was …

May 19, 2022 · There are a many gel-back bar tapes out there as well as gel pads, sold separately, and can be used under your favorite tape. Gloves with gel pads - in the right …

Mar 3, 2024 · Would you prefer to double wrap or use gel/pad liners to make your skinny 25.4 handlebars more comfortable? Don't want to change the stem at the moment and found some …

Aug 7, 2024 · I drag my sticky tape through dirt to ruin the adhesion. Don't like the sticky tape and it doesn't present much of an issue if I wrap correctly. I think the adhesive tape is a bit of a …

May 21, 2025 · What I didn’t realise at the time was that hidden beneath the tape were gel pads – quietly doing most of the work when it came to comfort! No matter how thick or premium your …

Feb 21, 2019 · I've used cinelli cork tape and more recently the gel tape for many years now. The thing I like with the gel rather than standard is that it grips to the bars rather than sticks so you …