I'm looking to replace the original FiZik bar tape on my Jamis Renegade. What bar tape are you all using that helps smooth out the vibrations when riding gravel? Some of the tapes I have been considereing are the Lizard Skins DSP 3.2mm and the ESI RCT silicone (I'm a huge fan of their mountain bike grips). Any experience with these two? Other recommendations?
Glades Rat wrote:I'm looking to replace the original FiZik bar tape on my Jamis Renegade. Some of the tapes I have been considereing are the Lizard Skins DSP 3.2mm Other recommendations?
Thanks
I do use the Lizard Skins but I use it as the base layer, I don't care for the rubbery feel of it but it makes for a super cushy vibration damper. I then wrap a layer of that FiZik bar tape over top, as I prefer the feel of the fuzzy tape. The bar feels nice and fat, soaks up some of the harsh road. It also is a little more protection when or if you lay it down. At least you still have some tape left for the rest of the day.
I'm currently using the Bontrager gel tape with the IsoZone gel pads underneath. I'm REALLY loving this combo so far. The gel tape stays nice and tacky in the rain as well.
I second the Bontrager gel tape. I have another bike with double wrapped Salsa gel tape and I think that the Bontrager is just as comfortable with a single layer.
I run the ESI silicone tape on both my bikes. Fantastic stuff. I've had far better luck with it staying wrapped than the Lizardskins & it's comfortable all day.