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.
A friend bought this tape for his C64 and swore it was some of the best he tried. Although it costs a bit more than typical foam/cork bar tape (~10-15%), I decided to give it a try. I must say that after ~200 miles, this tape is indeed worth the cost. Very cushy and noticeably absorbs more vibrations from rough roads than other "thick-style" foam/cork tape. After a couple 40-50 miles rides, I had to re-wrap the tape on one side after a bar end garage door opener came loose. It and the finishing tape easily re-wrapped smoothly and was no different in appearance and feel from the once-wrapped side. The tape looks very lux and has very nice feel under the hands, plush and grippy but not overly sticky. The only question is longevity, but given Silca's reputation and apparent quality of this product, I expect this tape to last at least as long as others and be well worth the little extra $ to make my rides more comfortable.
A must buy!
