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Review by NCBikerGreat bar tape at a good priceby NCBikerCycling EnthusiastLake Norman, NCThe tape has a good feel and wears for a long time.
Reviewed 1/20/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by NCBiker was helpful/No, review by NCBiker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
The tape has a good feel and wears for a long time.
Review by DanimalThin to WINby DanimalCompetitive RacerChicagoVery nice synthetic cork tape.Install's easy,almost as good as cinelli . Durable
Reviewed 1/10/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Danimal was helpful/No, review by Danimal was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Very nice synthetic cork tape.Install's easy,almost as good as cinelli . Durable
Review by gchapmanHorrible tapeby gchapmanCompetitive RacerLees Summit, MO0 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I use this tape on my cross bike and I ride without gloves. Tape is very slick and does nothing to provide cushion. Please do not buy this. Junk!
Reviewed 10/7/2015WesternBikeworks.com CommentsHi,
Thanks for the feedback on your experience with the Deda tape. This tape is popular with many of our customers, but if grip and cushion are your main priorities, we have other offerings that are more suited to those attributes. Please contact us at your convenience to discuss our more suitable options.
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DerekWas this review useful to you? Yes, review by gchapman was helpful/No, review by gchapman was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use this tape on my cross bike and I ride without gloves. Tape is very slick and does nothing to provide cushion. Please do not buy this. Junk!
Review by AnonymousGreat price, great colors, great grip.by AnonymousCycling EnthusiastpdxThis is the perfect grip tape. Can be stretched to be as thin or thick as you like, lasts at least a season, and comes in great colors. Lightweight too.
Reviewed 5/23/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is the perfect grip tape. Can be stretched to be as thin or thick as you like, lasts at least a season, and comes in great colors. Lightweight too.
Review by TylerEasy to wrap. It does what it is supposed to.by TylerCompetitive RacerSFNot a super padded tape but it's not supposed to be. Gets a little slick with sweat.
Reviewed 5/25/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Tyler was helpful/No, review by Tyler was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Not a super padded tape but it's not supposed to be. Gets a little slick with sweat.
Review by North Coast Old SpokeLooks good, feels great!by North Coast Old SpokeCycling EnthusiastNorth Coast OregonFine replacement for original bland tape - looks good, feels great!
Reviewed 7/3/2014Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by North Coast Old Spoke was helpful/No, review by North Coast Old Spoke was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Fine replacement for original bland tape - looks good, feels great!
Review by AnonymousGood Productby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastReasonable and works well. Feels good for grip and cushion
Reviewed 3/4/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Reasonable and works well. Feels good for grip and cushion
Review by AnonymousNice Feelby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastEugeneNice feeling tape that seems to last a long time. I use this on most of my bikes. The only caution is that there is no extra lenght included and it is easy to come up short if its not stretched just right.
Reviewed 4/21/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Nice feeling tape that seems to last a long time. I use this on most of my bikes. The only caution is that there is no extra lenght included and it is easy to come up short if its not stretched just right.
Review by abicycledoc4uSoft cushioned gripby abicycledoc4uCycling EnthusiastSouthern California I used the Elementi and the Mistral tape by Deda on vintage restoration projects. The Deda tape is easy to work with. It sretches and conforms well. Price is the key for using Elementi. I don't care for the embossing you have work around so I usually use Minstral. It has a leather look & feel.
Reviewed 3/6/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by abicycledoc4u was helpful/No, review by abicycledoc4u was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I used the Elementi and the Mistral tape by Deda on vintage restoration projects. The Deda tape is easy to work with. It sretches and conforms well. Price is the key for using Elementi. I don't care for the embossing you have work around so I usually use Minstral. It has a leather look & feel.
Review by WheelioNice and cushy ,but the white is more grey after a summer of riding.by WheelioCycling EnthusiastBellingham, Wa1 of 2 customers found this review helpful.What can you say about bar tape - comparable to cinelli but at half the price. it's not too cushy - just right - but the white is more grey now.
Reviewed 1/13/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Wheelio was helpful/No, review by Wheelio was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
What can you say about bar tape - comparable to cinelli but at half the price. it's not too cushy - just right - but the white is more grey now.
Review by MarkMy favorite!by Mark (WesternBikeworks.com Staff)Competitive RacerPortland, OR, USA18 of 22 customers found this review helpful.Great grip wraps really easily stays put comes in a ton of colors lasts a long time.
Reviewed 9/10/2009Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Mark was helpful/No, review by Mark was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Great grip wraps really easily stays put comes in a ton of colors lasts a long time.
Review by HydeThis is the ONLY bar tape you should be buyingby HydeCycling EnthusiastPortland, OR2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.When it comes to foam bar tape, you can't beat DEDA. It has string in the adhesive to aid in smooth removal, when you switch it out. If you like white, Simple Green on a rag will clean it. The price is reasonable & it feels like it should, in the hand. Money well spent.
Reviewed 7/16/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Hyde was helpful/No, review by Hyde was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
When it comes to foam bar tape, you can't beat DEDA. It has string in the adhesive to aid in smooth removal, when you switch it out. If you like white, Simple Green on a rag will clean it. The price is reasonable & it feels like it should, in the hand. Money well spent.
Review by AnonymousI got the orange not hi VI's but that fine it didn't say it wasby AnonymousHalele''a Kauai2 of 6 customers found this review helpful.I got this tape during the 2017 giro to put on my 2010 giant team rabobank giant , then dumlion lost the pink jersey, in support of him I put the orange tape on my bike, and his luck turns and wins!!
Reviewed 6/16/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I got this tape during the 2017 giro to put on my 2010 giant team rabobank giant , then dumlion lost the pink jersey, in support of him I put the orange tape on my bike, and his luck turns and wins!!
Review by epbobGood bar tape at a decent priceby epbobCycling EnthusiastEl Paso, TX2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.This tape is a little firmer than others you can find but it is durable and has a good feel once installed. I have used it before and it has lasted several years. I used it this time to double wrap the top part of my bars on my cyclocross bike to give it a little more cushion.
Reviewed 3/20/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by epbob was helpful/No, review by epbob was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This tape is a little firmer than others you can find but it is durable and has a good feel once installed. I have used it before and it has lasted several years. I used it this time to double wrap the top part of my bars on my cyclocross bike to give it a little more cushion.
Review by AnonymousDecent Life, Nice feelby AnonymousI did like the plush feel of this bad tape, unfortunately the longevity of this tape is not that great.
Reviewed 3/20/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I did like the plush feel of this bad tape, unfortunately the longevity of this tape is not that great.
Review by BuckBWhat I needed for the moneyby BuckBCasual CyclistDenverI put this on my green '76 Takara road bike. It was pretty easy to apply, this being my first time wrapping bars I did manage to botch it in a couple places. That was all user error. However if you have some experience I expect they will go on quite smoothly. They feel good, like suede underhand, with a slight cushion. All in all this was precisely what I needed for the price tag.
Reviewed 3/17/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BuckB was helpful/No, review by BuckB was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I put this on my green '76 Takara road bike. It was pretty easy to apply, this being my first time wrapping bars I did manage to botch it in a couple places. That was all user error. However if you have some experience I expect they will go on quite smoothly. They feel good, like suede underhand, with a slight cushion. All in all this was precisely what I needed for the price tag.
Review by AnonymousFastest Handlebar Tape Money Can Buyby AnonymousDaily CommuterPortland, ORDeda Elementi tape is as good as it gets. It is comfortable and long wearing. Wraps easier than cork, less risk of tearing.
Reviewed 3/2/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Deda Elementi tape is as good as it gets. It is comfortable and long wearing. Wraps easier than cork, less risk of tearing.
Review by rickinhoustonBest tape i have ever used!by rickinhoustonCycling EnthusiastHouston, TX United States3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I ride a lot so I put some wear on handle bar tape. This tape last's and last's. I get the white and even white doesn't show any dirt, it doesn't stick for some reason. If it does it just wipes off.. I love this tape! It looks great, feels good, wears great!
Reviewed 5/18/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by rickinhouston was helpful/No, review by rickinhouston was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I ride a lot so I put some wear on handle bar tape. This tape last's and last's. I get the white and even white doesn't show any dirt, it doesn't stick for some reason. If it does it just wipes off.. I love this tape! It looks great, feels good, wears great!
Review by FlatlanderIf You Want Purple This Is Itby FlatlanderCycling EnthusiastSacramento, CA2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.Its hard to find purple bar tape and I wanted it to match the trim on my 1999 Colnago Dream. It looks good and feels good. I bet the reviewers who said this is easy to install have more upper body strength than I do. I got a workout stretching it to fit the 42mm deep drop bars. It stretched enough and I got an exercise benefit I didn't expect.
Reviewed 4/23/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Flatlander was helpful/No, review by Flatlander was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Its hard to find purple bar tape and I wanted it to match the trim on my 1999 Colnago Dream. It looks good and feels good. I bet the reviewers who said this is easy to install have more upper body strength than I do. I got a workout stretching it to fit the 42mm deep drop bars. It stretched enough and I got an exercise benefit I didn't expect.
Review by AnonymousOld standby - love this stuffby Anonymous2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Love the comfort of this, durable and easy to install - what else do you need - used this for years
Reviewed 4/16/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Love the comfort of this, durable and easy to install - what else do you need - used this for years