The 5 Best bartape Leathers (2023 reviews)

The fizik bartape leather's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. The Fizik handlebar tape has the right amount of cushion, durable and it looks great. It includes two rolls, plugs, extra tape strips and finishing tape. It is the thinnest option for pin-sharpening handling and control. The performance tape is cushier, and also has slightly thinner edges for a neater appearance once wrapped. It is flexible enough to make wrapping a breeze and strong enough not to rip during installation.

The surface feels like rubber, and plus the groove providing the tackiness, it is very easy to ride in the drop while sprint. It is also far less red and a more coral color than the ridged.

Why We Like This:

A nice tape, very light, good cushioning and tackyness, even without gloves
Aesthetically quite beautiful, which is a great plus
Good quality tape that fits well and look great on the bike

Best For gravel Riding: Brooks England bartape Leather

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The brooks england bartape leather's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. It looks great, thanks to its texture and satin-like finish. The finishing tape is a beige self. It has a Sticky backing to help hold in place as you wrap around the handles. The honey colored tape is the same color as the honey b17 saddle. It is thick and has a nice cushioned backing. The bar tape is slightly darker. It is good as any other microfiber bar tape. It is comfortable, grippy, and feels great without gloves.

Why We Like This:

Comfy grip, there might be easier to install options
Very comfortable and comes with everything needed to complete the tapping
Great grip tape, super comfy and easy to install

Best With perforation: Upanbike bartape Leather

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Upanbike has been making great tape for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. They have the look of leather but still have foam padding underneath for comfort. It is easy to install and covers the whole handlebar. The padding is not to thick, but nice enough. Since the handlebar tape is without back adhensive, it is easy to re-wrap when you want to correct the positon and can't damage your tape. It looks nice and feels comfortable even on longer 50km rides.

The tape has a nice look, it is strong, and has a good thickness for a medium level of cushioning. It's no problem if you strength enough to get a tight wrap with no gap. It's easy to install and covers the whole handlebar.

Why We Like This:

Gives plenty of cushion without it looking bulky
Nice little bit of padding and cheaper than leather
Good investment for long term

Best Grip Tape: Vinqliq bartape Leather

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Best part: vinqliq bartape leather costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. It is easy to wrap bars and will look like a pro. This tape has more cushion but it just feels like plastic. It is not very stretchy material and tends to wrinkle a little since it wont conform very well to the bar. The tape also has very little flex so it is hard to get a clean wrap around the bars. It feels pretty good for synthetic leather.

It is easy to work with, has an adhesive strip on the back side.

Why We Like This:

Very stretchy and easy to apply
Great look, great color and great feel to it
New and hot release

Best For round pipe drop Bars: Deda Elementi bartape Leather

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The deda elementi bartape leather's material feels more premium than its price would suggest. This product really looks and feels like leather. It is best for round pipe drop bars. It doesn't stretch, there's very little of it, the logo comes off if you peel it back, and it will not readhere. It is actually pretty decent bar tape. It does match pretty well with the brown Origin 8 saddle with the copper rivets. It is tough to avoid wrinkles at the bar bends. It is pretty easy to put on. The brown looks good, and it is a breeze to install.

Why We Like This:

Looks great, the logo can easily be wrapped over
Comfortable and looks ok, despite tacky logos
2 extra pieces included for brake levers
Works very well for bullhorns, flat bars, etc