arundelGecko Bar Tape Red, One Size

It's been years since i've used this tape and tried it again recently for my latest build. It goes on well, doesn't stretch too much, but isn't too thick to make taping around the hoods too complicated and cumbersome. It just seems to go on well. It's great tape, and has been for many years. If you want to avoid spending up to 50 dollars on other tape, try this tape.

Just received and installed this tape. Two things so far:1. Unlike other reviewers, I had plenty of tape for 44 cm bars. I wrapped leaving about 6 cm from the stem on each side and still trimmed 2 to 3 inches of tape from the ends.2. I really like the feel. Grip and fairly soft. I anticipate that I will enjoy this especially since I am one of the world's sweatiest people and live in the south.Nothing to say of durability yet, will update down the road. Comes with pieces for under the levers and 2 end tape strips. If it holds up, I'll keep it as my standard.

My favorite bar tape is Lizard Skins, but it has two faults, it is expensive and it gets slick in the summer with sweat buildup. The arundel Gecko tape works quite well when wet, no issues with durability, and has a nice feel. Additionally, if you are using Di2 sprint shifters and need to cut the tape there is no issue with the rest of the tape tearing (issue with lizard skins sometimes). I have read a few complaints about there not being enough for the whole bar....i have no clue what people are doing to need that much. If wrapped properly there is plenty for a normal 42cm bar.

Sticks to itself really well. Looks nice.Buy zipp cx tape instead if you like this this tape looks and want durability. That's what I did and now I have a favorite cheap handlebar tape. This one wasn't it.

This tape should be longer to wrap a 44cm drop bar. It’s not stretch so is hard to wrap well around tight drop bar curves. Preferred previous expensive envy tape.

The feel of this bar tape under the hand is like no other bar tape! Pefect!

Nice feel, looks sharp...If your looking for something more than minimal padding look elsewhere. This stuff is a little thicker than 2 layers of cotton tape. Some gel pads under the tape would work if you want.I don't wear gloves but with this tape I may need to on rides over 2 hours or so.I don't love it or hate it. I won't buy again.

Only bar tape I use. I ride bare handed most of the time, and this has a great feel even with a little sweat on your hands. It does come in a little shorter length then most of the other brands, you have wrap sparingly in order for you to reach. But I haven't had a problem on 44cm bars or 42cm.

The tape is 3mm thick but made from foam without gel. The handlebar becomes sponge. Protection layer not stretchy but peels off very easily. Adhesive layer is pure nightmare. It sticks deadly to everything and makes undo or rewrap nearly impossible. "Grip" is joke. Upper layer is very slippery despite of texture. Toss to recycle bin.

Good. Better than expected. Can be washed so that colored or white tape would not show dirt. Easy to do a good job at instalation