White bar tape that stays clean(ish)

Posted on Tue 23rd, April 2024

• #1

lesterama

I know white tape ain't practical, but some of my old bikes just NEED it. And I started racing in the '80s, when most bar tape was white. So I'm addicted.

I'm looking for alternatives to Benotto and Bike Ribbon, both of which clean up reasonably and have zero padding. Hit me with tried and tested suggestions.

Thanks!
• #2

Netakure in reply to @lesterama

I use Fizik Tempo microtex, the thin version. Stays reasonably white as long as I don't ride with greasy hands, washable with a brush and some dishwasher
• #3

lesterama in reply to @Netakure

Thanks! I'll check it out.
• #4

timmah!

Esi silicone or any other silicone tape, padded and comfy.
• #5

lesterama
Thanks chaps. I'm doing a trial run with the Fizik: it matches the aesthetic of this bike better. It took a couple of goes to get used to the non-stretchiness. Pleased so far.

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