We’ve put together a list of the best gravel bar tape because specialised riding takes specialised equipment. Road bikes, gravel bikes, and all-road bikes all need bar tape but there are options that cater specifically to off-road riding. Why not get the perfect product to match your riding?
Not only does it make sense to change your bar tape and match your riding but it can be quite an upgrade. The right gravel specific bar tape will last a long time, provide tons of cushion, and feel good on your hands. It doesn’t hurt that there’s tons of options for style to match the best gravel handlebars and the best gravel bikes. Also, this is an upgrade that won’t break the bank.
Not only can the performance upgrade be substantial, but the cash outlay is relatively low, especially if you need to replace your current tape anyway. Keep reading to see our favourite choices for gravel bar tape upgrade options for your gravel bike, focussing on comfort, padding, durability, aesthetics and ease of installation.
The best gravel bar tape options available today
Rapha, as always, absolutely nails style. One of the most iconic colours in modern cycling is the high-viz pink in the brevet lineup and using it only as a secondary colour makes for a great look. You get to stick with black where your hands rest but the pink, and to a lesser extent the metallic silver are there in the background adding style. Along with the colour your all also find the text “What matters is not how far you go, but how you get there.” Of course, when wrapped it’s a little tough to read but wrap carefully and it will be visible near the end of the drops.
Along with all the style features, the performance of the Brevet bar tape is top-of-the-line. The top feels like natural rubber and it’s very sticky even when wet. There’s not a lot of texture, plenty of padding, and all the extra finishing pieces are high quality. The only downside is that for all the style on tap, there’s only one colour…
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