This tape lays down well if you are familiar with the drill of applying handlebar tape. It stretches a lot without tearing when you have to have to coax it around the sharper bends and the brakeshifter junction with the bar. The adhesive strip on the back makes it a cinch to keep the tape in place while you are making the wrap. One last thing, if you want to have the Deda logo imprinted on the tape to show make sure that you start the tape with the logo on the trailing edge of the tape or you will cover it up with the next wrap.