Lizard skins bartape- worth the money?

wanderer 22

I'm in the market for some new bar tape. I'm tempted by Lizard skins but it's twice the price of other decent looking stuff, is it worth it?

AstraMonti

For me absolutely. It's so grippy and feels nice in your hands. If you go for white, make sure you clean it regularly, if it stays stained it won't go back to pure white. And go for the 2.5mm one, it feels better and there is almost no weight difference (if you are interested in such things)

bcmf

AstraMonti wrote: »

and there is almost no weight difference (if you are interested in such things)

You are now as bad as the worst one over there. Somebody put a firewall on his computer blocking that site.

AstraMonti

bcmf wrote: »

You are now as bad as the worst one over there. Somebody put a firewall on his computer blocking that site.

Haha... no.. not that bad yet.. I haven't start removing the clear coat... yet. It's happening without a second thought now, whatever I buy, gets on the scale first hehe

Hmmzis

Changed to black lizardskins bartape not too long ago. Have to say it's very nice, feels cushy and grippy, kind of made me feel like I've got a flat on the front at first.
It is expensive though.

AstraMonti

It is expensive but to be fair it's very durable too. I am on my second year on the same bartape on the training bike (black colour) and I can't see any reason to change it.

kenmc

its very nice. and it comes in cool colours

wanderer 22

Well, that's all the persuasion I needed..some funky orange tape is now on the way :cool:

vistafinder

I got it the end of last year for my winter bike and went back for it again for the good bike. Well worth it.

colm_gti

colm18 wrote: »

Well, that's all the persuasion I needed..some funky orange tape is now on the way :cool:

You should listen to me :P

wanderer 22

colm_gti wrote: »

You should listen to me :P

Cos you're well known for your prudent spending..

killalanerr

how do you guys keep the white tape clean mine is looking very second hand after only a few weeks ?

colm_gti

killalanerr wrote: »

how do you guys keep the white tape clean mine is looking very second hand after only a few weeks ?

Change it for fresh stuff :P

My white saddle has taken on a mucky hue, so my bartape matches better when it's dirty :P

AstraMonti

killalanerr wrote: »

how do you guys keep the white tape clean mine is looking very second hand after only a few weeks ?

Get a sponge (something that doesn't leave a mark) with a bit of water. Pour some Cif and some salt/sugar on the tape and rub it for a few mins, it should come back to life fairly easy.

countrykid

look bar tape half the price and just as good...
http://www.bike24.com/p223016.html

MrCreosote

Very comfortable, but I found it started peeling and wore through in a matter of days.

Would not buy again.

Seaneh

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-BG-Bar-Phat-Tape_17439.htm

4.5mm, your only man, never feel road buzz again, and it's lovely and soft in your hands :P

smacl

killalanerr wrote: »

how do you guys keep the white tape clean mine is looking very second hand after only a few weeks ?

Buy black. And get some screw in end plugs.

Jawgap

Have the nice chunky 3.2mm stuff on the commuter bike and love it - grippy and comfy. It's black so looking old is not yet a problem.

The only thing stopping me putting it on other bikes would be the need to change the saddles to match!

killalanerr

id say them bar ends weigh a ton .out with the cift for me so

smacl

killalanerr wrote: »

id say them bar ends weigh a ton .out with the cift for me so

Last thing I need is a light bike, what excuses would that leave me for being so bloody slow going up hills? My cycling is largely based around comfort and self denial, and I plan to keep it that way

2 Wheels Good

Seaneh wrote: »

http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Specialized-BG-Bar-Phat-Tape_17439.htm

4.5mm, your only man, never feel road buzz again, and it's lovely and soft in your hands :P

Don't forget the gel inserts

Rita1

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Rew

Had to replace my tape and off they back of this I stuck on the 2.5mm dual colour Lizard Skins. So far so good, grippy and soft etc.

feck sake lads

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=7;navigation=2;product=33423;action=basketinsert;menu=1000,4,133,135;mid=0;pgc=0;page=8

lads gonna order this but is that price for one roll or enought to tape both sides.

Rew

feck sake lads wrote: »

http://www.bike24.com/1.php?content=7;navigation=2;product=33423;action=basketinsert;menu=1000,4,133,135;mid=0;pgc=0;page=8

lads gonna order this but is that price for one roll or enought to tape both sides.

its 2 rolls for that price

clog

It's for 2 rolls, end plugs and finishing tape. The lengths are quite generous unlike some others.

Dotsie~tmp

AstraMonti wrote: »

Haha... no.. not that bad yet.. I haven't start removing the clear coat... yet. It's happening without a second thought now, whatever I buy, gets on the scale first hehe

When that graphite and glue death trap folds under you at 60kph like a bad poker hand, then you will know. Of course you'll probably just get some carbon teeth to replace the ones smashed out.

feck sake lads

Thanks Lads.:cool: