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Review on 🚴 Fizik Performance Bicycle Bar Tape - Soft, Sticky & Timeless Professional Bike Handlebar Tape (2mm, 2.7mm, 3mm) by Michael Norwood

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Looks good but not as soft as expected

This tape looks good and should hold up well, but it's nowhere near as comfortable as the Fizik Performance bar tape it replaced. Both bands are 3mm thick, but the performance band is softer and also has slightly thinner edges for a neater look after wrapping. The band doesn't stretch very much so it's a bit awkward to put on, but it looks great when it's on the bars. . The length was more than sufficient for my standard 42cm rungs with a center overlap of about 1/3. I leave about 4-5 cm open on each side of the stem clamp. My old Fizik Performance band lasted two seasons, about 10,000 miles and was still in fairly good condition. With any luck, this band will be just as strong and maybe even soften a bit with use.

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