MARQUE Hex Bike Handlebar Tape - Bar Tape for Road Cycling Bicycles, Drop Bar Wraps for Better Grip - 2 Rolls Per Set

The bar tape is pretty easy to wrap and has a certain amount of flex so I can pull on it and give it a good tight wrap. The fabric material is very comfortable and has a good nice grip to it.

I decided to re-cable my bicycle and finish it with new bar tape. This was the second time ever for me to install handlebar tape. The Marque Hex Bicycle tape had an interesting pattern and finish that I thought would hide dirt and grime a little better than a solid white bar tape. Overall, this was a worthwhile purchase.Pros:- Length of each roll: The Marque tape comes in 83" rolls, about 6-8" longer than other brands I was looking at. This allows you to (1) cut a piece for your shifters (I did not) or (2) have more than enough to wrap in the traditional figure-8 over the shifter levers (what I chose to do). Even with the extra tape required I had plenty to wrap a 44" full-size (not compact drops) handlebar with Aero profile on the tops (I had ~5" left over) without internal cable routing. I think that if you were wrapping with compact drops and a round cross section bar or with internal cable routing, you would have even more- Ease of install: The roll is very compliant and will stretch a bit more than a super tacky tape. However it is really durable and didn't feel like it would tear even when I was really pulling on it (please don't assume you can caveman it). The tape has an adhesive strip backing along the center of the back that is not very sticky - but that can be a good thing. You can easily pull it off and reattach it simply. in fact, I had almost completed one side and noticed a little bar exposed almost at the start and ended up re-wrapping it with no problems. The hex shape pattern also helped line up the overlap. Again, the extra length helps you avoid "range anxiety" worrying that you will run out of tape before you get the whole bar taped. Quick Tip: If you do not have internal routing cables, wrap your brake and shifter cables completely in electrical tape as if you are using the electrical tape as handlebar tape. It will hold the cables in place and give you an idea of what the finished product will look like as well as give the tapes adhesive backing a slightly better purchase to the bars.- Comfort/Durability: The bars look good and seem to be wearing well. My previous tape was all-white Silca tape (which is a very good product). However, being all white, it showed dirt almost immediately. This tape will hide it better - the dark parts acting like a shadow. I wipe it with a Clorox wipe and it seems to take the dirt off as well. The tape is properly comfortable and nicely grippy as well - it does feel like it is dampening vibrations. Again - I like the pattern and gives the bike a muted white. The surprising thing is that I thought the hexagon pattern would make it more obvious on the edges because i thought they would not line up but in fact they seem to naturally line up pretty well.- Cost: This is about a third the cost of a premium handlebar tape. Although I do not know enough of long-term durability of this tape, it does seem like good value.Cons (not really a problem because the price is so low): - Features: There is a cost to the incredible value of this tape. Premium handlebar tapes like Silca do come with premium accessories: Metal hex-key compression bar end caps and the BEST finishing tape by far. The Marque bar end caps are okay friction models (you can get nicer ones from Marque but they are an extra expense). Luckily I re-used my previous caps. The finishing tape included is okay. I would first finish with electrical tape and then add the included finishing tape as a final touch - it isn't as stretchy as electrical tape and I feel it wouldn't hold as tightly.All-in-all, I found this tape to be a really great purchase at a really price. It is a great way to change the look of your bike. I think I may get the black version next to give my bike a proper Monochrome color scheme.

I used this product on a Raleigh touring bike with the racing handlebar. I had plenty of the tape to complete the job and it was easy to apply. It provides a good grip when riding but not much in the way of padding. It looks good, just have to wait and see how long it will hold up.

I have bought several types of the Marque brand handlebar tape. So far, this is my favorite. All have been great, however. Quality appears to be super and adhesion in my hands very good. I am in an area of hot and humid temperatures during the summer and my grips get a good sweat soaking. This product works very well in my environment. My only complaint- I wish there was an orange available.

More voluminous than I'd expected but not a deal-breaker. Easy to apply, though it was my first time, and I'm looking forward to a re-do at some point in the near future. Given how inexpensive this purchase was, I'm okay trying again a few thousand cycling miles from now. I'd definitely purchase these again.

Contact points are not places I like to cheap out on bicycle parts but this is nice tape for the price. It's moderately 'tacky' in terms of grip. There is a good amount of cushion gel without being overly plush or losing all feel for the road. It was replacing some Fabric (brand) tape that I really loved but I took a shot on this lower cost tape and I have no regrets about it.

Incredible grip, I have had one friend consider using to wrap golf clubs, and one friend who wishes he could use it for the grip on his favorite pistol. Very grippy and stays in place. Adhering it is a little difficult-- as expected for the thickness-- and I have yet to get super sweaty as it's been cooler and I've been adjusting to fixed gear (riding more cautiously). Super satisfied overall, just take your time when wrapping and you'll be golden!

This is everything you would like in a handlebar tape: comfortable, tacky, stylish. It fit the colors of my bicycle almost perfectly. After nearly five hours of riding as spring approaches in Ohio I can give it a very enthusiastic 2 thumbs up.Would definitely buy again.