Custom Oak Cycles 650B French Randonneur Project.

Newbaum, I find much to my surprise that cotton tape feel very comfortable because I didn't squeeze the bar that hard to hold on to it while descending, but on my other bike with full cork grip, I squeeze harder as to get a frimer grip due to the soft nature of the cork, much like those touring tyres that felt spongy even when you pump them up to the max pressure.

Thanks. I'm thinking about some cheeky gel pads under the cotton. But it might not be much of an issue anyway, I ride on the hoods most of the time.