Lizard Skins

3.2mm DSP Bar Tape

I'm on set 3 of the DSP 3.2, so I guess I'm addicted. The feel is amazing, and it never develops hot spots. Wet grip is unrivaled, in my experience, which is why it's on my racer but also my winter/trainer bike. It wraps up snugly and stays put. The supplied finishing strips for the ends are a nice touch. I've used the blue and the white; blue is perfect and long wearing. The white is pretty good, but it's best to a) use gloves without a black palm, and 2) to clean it regularly. I actually wrote to Lizardskins about yellowing and general grunginess of the white, and they replied to wipe with rubbing alcohol, and to use warm soapy water for stubborn stuff. That regimen has kept the 2nd roll of white looking better longer. White tape is gonna get beat up, but you know, I like this tape so much that I'd even consider the ante up annually if bright white was just a bit more important to me, but every other season is just fine. The blue is on its third season, and second bike, and still looks great despite the rewrap and trainer duty.

Best bar tape by far. Great feel, great durability.