Arundel Gecko Bar Tape Review

From a distance bar tape all looks the same.

Arundel gecko bar tape review.

Gecko fur has a velvety feel and is grippy wet or dry compared to cork and in the wet compared with gecko grip tape it also has a warmer feeling than gecko grip. We offer a variety of both texture and color. Arundel gecko bar tape 4 1 out of 5 stars 53. 5 0 out of 5 stars my favorite bar tape is lizard skins reviewed in the united states on february 7 2017 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.

I prefer the smooth but grippy arundel for its ride feel as well as its aesthetic. Arundel provides traditional bar plugs to keep things tidy and the rubber gecko tape wraps smoothly. The ride of the art gecko bar tape is just fabulous. Basic black works with every frame color so no need to worry about whether it matches.

It s the first thing your hands touch. But it s not that simple is it. Bar tape is an afterthought in most bike builds and that s too bad. When wrapped from the bottom it fades to black about where the brake levers mount.

The arundel gecko tape works quite well when wet no issues with durability and has a nice feel. Gecko grip is our goofy name for a new style of bar tape made from cushy eva foam and ventilated polyurethane in a laminated layered construction with a strip of adhesive on the back. Bv eva road bike handlebar tapes bicycle bar tape cycling handle wraps 2 rolls per set black see full review. 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. It lays flat on the wrapped bars and has a slightly thinner feel than our cork tape. Gecko grip has a rubbery feel and is grippy compared to cork tape. Special offers and product promotions.

It replaced joystick analog on my bike which although easy to wrap felt slightly distracting with bare hands because of the rubbery raised pattern of zig zags and logos.