Inspired by advancements in running shoe foam and F1 tires as well as our own research into rolling efficiency, impedance and damping, we realized that new materials technology could allow for a significant improvement in handlebar tape. Using a laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon and 3M Visco-elastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion bar tape, Our tape can be optimized across a range of desired features. The resulting tape has a softer, more comfortable feel, higher wet and dry grip, better vibration isolation, and 3-5x the durability of existing tape materials. Since the actual wrap of the tape can be as important as the tape itself, we've also developed a full adhesive-backed ‘butterfly' to better cover the back of the lever clamp area without adding bulk, a high grip finishing tape and expanding aluminum/composite end plugs to ensure every detail is perfect. We can sell you on our tape or you can look at the results from the biggest handlebar tape to date. The Tour Magazine bar tape shoot out in Germany put SILCA as the Test SIEGER! Winner as the best all around tape. Now available in Black, Blue, Red, Pink, Grey, and White in both 2.5 and 3.75mm thicknesses