High-grip grip and the most advanced foam in handlebar tape. Get cushioning equivalent to 2.5mm tape with only 1.85mm of foam. Get comfort without the added bulk of thicker tape.
• 1.85 mm foam
• High adhesion top coat
• 3M adhesive backing
• Aluminum expansion bar cap
• Butterfly brake caliper cover that
does not add volume
• Fully adhesive finishing tape
Inspired by advances in racing shoe foam and F1 tires, as well as our own research into rolling efficiency, impedance, and damping, we realized that materials technology could enable a significant improvement in handlebar tape. By using a laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon, and 3M viscoelastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion, the tape can be optimized across a range of desired characteristics. The resulting tape has a softer, more comfortable feel, better wet and dry grip, better vibration isolation, and 3 to 5 times the durability of existing tape materials. Since the actual wrap of the tape can be as important as the tape itself, we also developed a fully adhesive "butterfly" to better cover the back of the lever clamp area without adding bulk.