Zipp Service Course handlebar tape (£17.00)
Zipp Service Course handlebar tape (£17.00)
You’ll almost certainly know Zipp as the makers of top-end wheels and lovely carbon accessories but the Indianapolis-based company have a well-guarded secret: their handlebar tape.
It comes with a durable shiny-style finish (that actually looks a little like Supacaz tape in the black colourway) and the central section is medium density, providing a solid amount of padding for your hands. Easily enough to go gloveless. It’s definitely built to last and although it might not be quite as durable as Supacaz or Lizard Skins tape, it’ll stand up well even to the rigours of winter riding and you won’t need to re-wrap every month.
It’s an understated look as well, with the only detailing being the ‘Service Course’ logos and you have a choice of three classic colours: red, white or black. To finish it off, there’s Zipp ‘Z’ logoed bar-end plugs and logoed finishing tape which you can always swap out.
If you’re after something with a stickier finish, Zipp also offer a cyclo-cross version of this tape with a different feel to it.
Website: Zipp
UK distributor: Fisher Outdoor