User submitted reviews
Review by [email protected]
This product is the best that I have used. I use it on my road bike and have installed on many others seem to be a hit for every one of them. the softness of feel and durability of this product make it my go to bar tape. It seems to be a popular bar tape all around and some times hard to get in that it's sold out often.
Review by Wa_biker
Not cheap, but it lasts me at least year of riding (5000 miles). Easy to put on and feels great.
Review by Scotty K
I've used Fizik, Cinelli, and other brands, and this has become my favorite for my road and cross bikes. Especially for cross, when it's wetmuddy, I like the feel of this tape when you need to control your bike
Review by Anonymous
Good value tape. Depending how you like it you can have a thin wrap or thick wrap.
Review by VinnieS
Put on my gravel bike. Provides plenty of cushon and feels sticky. Haven't ridden in rain yet, but assume it will provide a secure grip. Kept the package in my shop so I don't forget what I used. Will eventually convert all my bikes to this as I replace bar tape.
Review by Old Dan
I've used lots of different bar coverings, cloth tapes from the '70's, foam tubes (ugh!) and plastic tapes that were all the rage in the '80's, modern manufacture cork tapes by Cinelli and Specialized and others, and perforated synthetic leather tapes. In comparison to other tape this Arundel Rubber product is significantly easier to wrap. Its stretchiness gives you more leeway to make nice even wraps the entire span of a drop bar regardless of whether you're on a straight or curved section. There's less need to undo and redo and pull hard on a wrap because one side of the tape isn't down tight to the bar. And the finished bar has a nice feel, with good grip and cushion. Unfortunately I can't write from personal experience about long term performance because I put this tape on my Italvega single speed build, and my son liked it so much he took the bike to school. He rides the heck out of that bike in all kinds of weather and I've heard only praise, so that's a strong endorsement.
Review by andy
previously, I used the FIZIK 3mm thick bar tape with the fizik silicone padding add-on underneath. I like the extra cushioning for my hands without the bulk as well as the cleanability. at the rec of my bike shop, I tried the Arundel Rubber Gecko Handlebar Tape. it has the same cushioning as my previous set up, but is more durable and easier to keep clean than the fizik. it also less slippery. I presently have it on both my bikes.
Review by John
Very pleased with this bar tape for grip
In all weather plus the cushion feel it gives. Seems to be outlasting my other tapes and holding up very well.
Review by Nick
Criminally cheap tape with fantastic feel and durability. Wish they did purple.
Review by [email protected]
The bar tape wraps beautifully and is super comfortable. I have it on three bikes currently and absolutely love it! It also looks great and is very durable.
Review by MikeW
Its a good deal! its a great grip! It would be great if it was 10-15$ but I paid about 20$ Def grippy feel and holds up well. I only installed it a few weeks ago but so far so good!
Review by ANDY
cushy tape requires no additional gel underlayer as I needed with other brands. easy to keep clean and is durable enough to last an entire season of 7000 miles and not look tatteredused. BUY IT.
Review by Anonymous
Easy to apply. Good grip.
Review by Anonymous
Very grippy and secure feeling. Hard to imagine but this new tape really makes a difference. Comfortable ,easy to install, tough, doesn't tear. easy to clean.
Review by Mike J.
I'm using this bar tape on my gravel race bike. The tape was one of the easiest to apply and it is very grippy! Should come in handy when the going gets rough and/or wet.
Review by CR
Arundel bar tape looks great and feels very securee. This grip tape holds well when wet as well.
Review by Anonymous
I would not describe it as being 'soft' or 'comfy' even though it is a bit thickish. But nevertheless it is serviceable.
Review by John Wilson
Purchased this for my road bike and love it, perfect feel for comfort and a secure grip
Review by Mark K
This tape has a great feel and has lasted longer then other tape I have used in the past. I will definitly continue to use in the future.
Review by Eric
This bar tape wore out in 30 days. The tape is embossed with Arundel. Where your hands touch the embossed part is where the grips wore out. I have never had a grip tape wear this fast.