As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Handlebar Tape. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Fabric, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products. The material of the handlebar tape is an important consideration when looking to buy one. Your choice could determine the tape’s other features like grip, cushion, or durability. There are so many to choose from depending on your choice of material and need. You can choose from the traditional cotton, plastic, vinyl, cork, foam, or leather if you want to go old school. Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Handlebar Tape. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Fabric Knurl Bar Tape. The ESI Grips NEW RCT Wrap is made from silicone which is a stretchy and grippy material. It is also non-porous which makes it resistant to wear and tear.

Saying that, though, most bar tapes aren't exactly what I'd call value for money these days with many costing north of 30 quid. More important than color is how it wraps. I’ve found some tape that is difficult to stretch and pull around levers, but the Knurl tape does so quite handily. It’s easy to maintain good spacing — even for a wannabe wrench like myself. The bar ends are easily-inserted and offer a nice finishing touch beyond simple push-in end caps. A little extra color aboard the Trek Domane SLR Disc.You should always keep proof of postage and we advise you to use a ‘signed for service’ when returning goods.

It has a smooth design without raised textures or embossed logos. The beveled edge allows for a seamless overlay that will mold to your grip for a no-slip ride. New handlebar tape is a sure-fire way to give your bike a new lease of life. Dave Caudery/Immediate Media With 134 products available we worked out that 65 cost more than Fabric Knurl Bar Tape and 68 were cheaper. Cost of Fabric products At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 80 products from Fabric, of which 4 were in the Handlebar Tape category. The length of bar tape can also impact wrapping. If you are wrapping particularly wide bars, say on a gravel bike, then you will have less material to play with.Of the 80 from Fabric, 50 were more expensive than Fabric Knurl Bar Tape and 25 were cheaper. How much are Fabric Handlebar Tape? When it comes to wrapping, some synthetic bar tapes are high-stretch, making it easier to wrap the tape around brake levers and hoods. Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Handlebar Tape. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product. Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Handlebar Tape.