I purchased these bars for my No. 1 bike and immediately bought another for my second/gravel bike. I like the longer reach and slight backsweep of the tops as well as the flattened tops. I also purchased these narrower than what I have used in the past and like that aspect as well. The only change I would make would be a deeper drop ... I know "compact" bend bars are popular but wish there was a bar with tops/reach like this one but just a bit more drop.
I love the thickness and cushion of this tape. When installing you can really torque and stretch it unlike most other cushioned tapes to get it to lay down perfectly. The backing tape is strong but still allows you to undue and readjust if needed. The added butterfly piece for the hoods and the finishing tape are top notch. It doesn't feel or look bulky on the bike but has great dampening and it is nice and grippy. Definitely my got to tape from now on.
After nearly 4 years, my tape really needed to be changed. Decided to get loud with the red and they look awesome. Putting them on took a little doing but that could just be down to doing it for the first time. Getting the first side on took a while but I clearly learned something and the second side went a lot more smoothly (and look more pro). I've now been out with them a few times and it's been comfortable with an excellent grip. I feel like they would do well in the wet (either due to rain or sweat) and they seem pretty durable. The only downside is dirt does show up more easily on the red (and lighter colors) but a good scrub seems to do the trick.
I'm a big fan. The device isn't heavy (16 grams), it's easy to install, it doesn't rattle, it's got a one-year battery life, and it mostly goes unnoticed until it's called upon.
It's a little extravagant, perhaps, to install a garage opener on your bike rather than just carrying a clicker or installing a wall-mounted keypad, but this little device has been a big convenience in my day-to-day life and I really do use it day in, day out.
