WHITE handlebar tape

[Christian Schneider]

Have you found a tape that remains white for awhile?
Which white handlebar tape stays white the longest?

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

The basic Bike Ribbon white. Not the cork, it's like a fake leather padded tape, been around forever. You can clean it with Windex or whatever solution when it gets dirty.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Ok, now I recognize the name. Been a while!! How are those sweet hand built wheels doing for you?

 

[brianf7]

FIZIK you can take it off and wash it then put it back I have had it for 2 years now its polyurathane with small holes grip is not bad .But it lasts quick wipe with dish wash water and clean again.

 

[Black Dog]

Black tape stays clean longer than white.

 

[Anonymous]

The basic Bike Ribbon white. Not the cork, it's like a fake leather padded tape, been around forever. You can clean it with Windex or whatever solution when it gets dirty.

Great question, all handlebar tape should be white!

I agree with RDV4 above about the Bike Ribbon, I have found Dawn dish detergent to be the best at cleaning it, better than Windex or Simple Green, etc.

Dawn and a little nail brush.

The other white tape that works well, and stays clean is the Handlebra leather tape.

 

[redstar]

Fizik Microtex. I replace mine every 2 years and easy to clean it.

 

[Michele]

+1 on the Fizik Microtex, the easiest one to clean that I did try until now. Just remember its a very thin tape, some dont like.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

FIZIK you can take it off and wash it then put it back I have had it for 2 years now its polyurathane with small holes grip is not bad .But it lasts quick wipe with dish wash water and clean again.

I like the Fi'zi:k tape too, currently using the Micotex Dual. But, how in the world do you remove your tape without ripping the adhesive off?

 

[titan_90]

I have Deda on my bars now and like it a lot. It can get dirty easily though but, it is easy enough to change. I was looking at trying the Fizik Dual but I am going to get some Stella Azzurra Eleganza to try.

 

[RDV4ROUBAIX]

Titan, I used to roll the Stella tape and it's very nice. The main difference is the Stella is a rubberized grippy feel, and the Fi'zi:k tape is a velvety suede-like feel. Both are great. I do like the extra padding of the Fi'zi:k dual.

 

[richwagmn]

I love Cinelli cork. I clean it with a little soapy water every couple weeks or so.

 

[Christian Schneider]

Tried the Stella Azzura stitched, which I like alot in black, but it didn't stay white more then a couple weeks. Also used Lizard Skins in white which lasted much longer color wise despite it's sticky texture.
The HandleBra product looks enticing but not for $75+. The Fizik tape is available many places, gonna give it a try. Can't find the old Bike Ribbon product, found something like it on eBay and will use it when the Fizik wears out.
thanks for all your comments..now back to ride recovery and managing my Tour de France fantasy teams.