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Review on 🚴 Deda Mistral Tape Leather: Premium Quality Handlebar Tape for a Superior Cycling Experience by Josh Jeffries

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The looks aren't worth it, avoid my mistake

This strap is really good visually - and in that regard too lacks the shiny silver "Deda" lettering which requires very careful and painstaking work. meticulous packing work to hide. It looks like a cheap flimsy copy of Fizik tape and really lives up to that first impression. It's a lot smoother than Fizik Tape, a lot less strong and easier to break, the only good thing is that it stays clean. the length did not end (it is quite short). I even like the look of the bar end caps, although they never stay in place for long. But it's actually low class in every way and should be avoided unless you absolutely need the color and are willing to sacrifice everything to get it. for sale or use. I installed it on a set of brand new, pristine bars and when I had to take it off to replace the brake lever, just a few months into a couple of rides, the tape completely peeled off leaving glue and foam on the bars and it spent hours cleaning . I removed some 20 year old tape that came off easier than this one. No tape is worth the hassle, let alone the questionable quality of a tape like this. If I can get at least one person to change their mind and avoid my mistake, I will be happy.

Pros
  • price
Cons
  • repair