Profile Design Shock Wrap Gel Tape Black

Review of the Profile Design Shock Wrap Gel Tape Black:

The Profile Design Shock Wrap is comfortable, padded, inexpensive, and easy to install. It has an adhesive strip on the back that makes it stay in place while wrapping. This tape has been on my commuting bike for 6 months, has withstood over 1000 miles of riding in all weather conditions including rain and snow. It looks a little dirty because its white, but cleans easily enough with some Simple Green. The wrap is still firm, it has not opened up in any areas, and other than a little bit of discoloration since it is white, it is more or less identical to when I put it on. I prefer this wrap over the Cinelli Cork tape, which is firmer. For road racing I think the Cinelli tape works better, but for commuting and long road riding, the Profile Disign Shock Wrap is more comfortable.