I get bar wrap from Ali Express, because it's cheap, and because I can find colors and patterns not elsewhere available. I usually stay two or three packs ahead, because I have no idea how the stuff is gonna feel on the bike, how long it will be*, or how durable.
A few riders and club members remarked on this most recent pattern, and, while I agree the pattern is nice, I'm disappointed. I put it on about two weeks ago, and in that time (and about 300 miles), the pattern layer is wearing off. I won't be using this stuff again.
I've replaced it with an even more bling-y pattern, but it appears to be on the same substrate as the stuff in the pictures above. I hope the current stuff lasts.
But if not, I'm only out about $10-15 (and three or four weeks of shipping time). And if get real dissatisfied, I can get no-backing black EVA for about $5. I buy those five-at-a-time for the New Brunswick Bike Exchange.
*Deda Elementi tape (real Italian stuff; NOT cheapo Ali Express) comes in some of the best colors, including a deep red and three different shades of green... but it's always just that little bit too short.
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