Review on Fizik Bar Gel - No Tape Medical Technogel: Ultimate Comfort in 4 Pieces by Matt Reid

To be honest, I'm a bit surprised at how well this thing actually works. I knew this was going to be the biggest handlebars event since metal handlebars were invented, so cyclists around the world could finally get rid of the wooden handlebars that gave them splinters, blisters and made cyclists targets for the hungry. beavers and woodpeckers. I recently rewound two sets of handlebars, one for my carbon fiber dream bike and the other for my steel frame crown that I just assembled from a parts bin. The Beater bike had a neoprene mouse pad under the case while I was waiting for this kit to be delivered. Getting a feel for the importance of a mouse pad, I felt a bit frustrated knowing I had just spent money on Fizik pads. When I received the mats a few days later and installed them on the Ritchey steering wheel, I realized how wrong I was and was amazed at how much better they are compared to the mouse pad. Having ridden both bikes for a summer I'm not disappointed with the mouse pad update but I can tell you that the next time I wrap these bars (or any bars) I'm going to do them with these Fizik Gel Pads can be fitted. Sure, they cost a few bucks, but I bet your bike will too. Your hands will thank you, even if woodpeckers aren't so grateful.