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

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 didn't get around to using this tape until it had been in my spares bin for quite awhile, which led to the one problem I had with it ... when I took off the backing paper for the adhesive strip, the adhesive separated and came with it. Chalk that up to being on the shelf for more than a year before being put to use. I'm ambivalent about adhesive on bar tape anyhow, so losing the sticky wasn't really an impediment. The tape has enough give to take the bends without gapping and is strong enough that you can haul on it so it tucks in neatly at the beginning and conforms going around the shifters. I'm no great shakes when it comes to neat bar wrapping, but I'm reasonably pleased with how this tape came out. The hexagonal texture is nice and grippy without feeling sticky, and it seems to have some give without being spongy. I don't know if this will become one of my go-to items, but so far it seems like a contender.

I ride a Specalized Tarmac and have usually gone with Specialized products. I wanted some pop instead of a straight black bar tape or solid white. This hex tape fit the bill, but i was hesitant, not knowing the quality/comfort after long rides & washings. Installation was very easy (actually easier than my old Roubaix bar tape) and I love how tacky the bars are - even when wet. I haven't ridden longer than 40 mies yet, but should be just as comfortable as my old tape. Price? Can't beat it. Plus, the white hex on my carbon Tarmac and white/black saddle just pops. Love it!

I put this on my aero bars and find it to be comfortable, but I don't like the feel of the silicone hexagon pattern on my fingers . I ended up with fusion tape on my drop bars and prefer it's feel much better. Looking past my personal sensory issues, they perform well in all of the conditions I've put them through, sweat, rain, sun, even a little dust and dirt. I have not had any issues with grip. It has just enough squish to help soften the vibration. After about hundred miles I'm just not felling any more in love with the physical feeling of it. I do wear a leather palmed glove when riding.

Installed on a Jamis Renegade bike. As you can see it's a great fit, no issues getting it to install properly. Comfortable and grippy as well.

These look really nice . Expect what you paid for , I bike almost everyday and have had them down for almost 2 months they've already started ripping (which was expected). I noticed that the tape has raised parts on it's surface which may be bothersome of you don't have gloves . The texture of the tape also makes it very difficult to have a firm gripnif your hands get wet or are sweaty.

Nice looking and very confortable tape.

This was my first time wrapping handlebar tape myself, and I was looking for something economical with good reviews rather than opting for an expensive one. I found the product description and packaging to be satisfactory. In particular, getting the end plugs included in the package felt like a bonus, considering that buying them separately can add up in cost. After Zwifting indoors, there is a slightly slippery feeling when sweat is present, but wearing gloves seems to alleviate any noticeable issues.

First time I change the tape by myself. After some YouTube ... it worked well!!!After a couple of hundred km using this bar tape, I swear that is better than the original!