Feels great. No padding though.

As long as you know what and why you're buying this product you won't be disappointed. First off, you'll need to buy two rolls for a standard road drop bar. Also, if you require padding like from a cork grip tape or a lizard skin DSP then prepare yourself for disappointment, as there is no padding beyond the thickness of the cloth tape itself. Herein lies the beauty of this product, it's a natural material so it won't get gummy or sticky when you sweat. Also, it has a classic beautiful look that works on a sweet restorational build or just if you like the classic vintage look.

Pro tip: If you want padding, buy some cheapo cork tape and use it as a baselayer wrap then use the Newbaum's over that cork wrap to finish. Boom! You're welcome. :-)

Pros: Natural cloth, comfortable, lots of color choices, can be shellacked for that vintage Rivendell look, cheap, pretty

Cons: No padding if that's your thing

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 12, 2016
Reviewed by: So Cal bike rider

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Retro-Great

This is great cloth wrap at a great price. Both my son and I use it with shellac over the top. We ride with gloves and prefer cloth tape to other materials.

Pros: Thick
Wraps easily
Plenty of material
Effective adhesive
Takes shellac very well
Long lasting
Cheap!

Cons: None

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: October 03, 2011
Reviewed by: Robert G. V.

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USA!

I have this on all of my bikes! I love the way cloth feels and this is the best i've used. comes in many cool colors, and is made in my old neighborhood in Philadelphia! I seriously couldnt ask for anything better to wrap my bars!

Pros: comfortable
high quality
cool colors
MADE IN USA!
looks really good when it gets super dirty!

Cons: nothing

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 02, 2011
Reviewed by: spencer c.

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