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.
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!
I agree with all the other reviews of this typically high quality Silca item. I would give it 5 stars except...if you ever, and I mean EVER, want to re-wrap your bars (move a shift lever or change bars for cyclocross season) you will NEED to buy new bar tape. Silca is the only bar tape I have purchased that cannot be removed without destroying it. The tape fuses to itself and leave the foam backing glued to your handlebars. It takes a long time to pick the remains off and then I needed to use a solvent to remove the remainder. I will buy it again, but I am disappointed by the single use aspect. Keep this in mind and be very careful wrapping your bars.
A little harder to install due to the thickness but the effort is well worth it. Amazing grip, fabulous feel and comfort on long and washboard gravel roads.
Bought additional ones to install them on my road bikes as well
This tape is amazing. It feels very comfortable with or without gloves. It's grippy when wet and last a long time. It's expensive, but worth it
Highly recommended. Super comfortable. I wear gloves with minimum padding because of this tape.
Been road riding for six years and lately 200 to 300 miles a week. Silca Nastro Cuscino adds a touch of elegance to the bike and feels great on the hands. The only bar tape I'm using from now on..
The bar tape I used to use was discontinued. Over the last year 4 brands of bar tape. I found the Silca Nastro Cuscino perfect for my needs. It has good damping, it wraps thick for my larger hands & it holds up in all weather conditions. All 4 of my bikes now this bar tape on them.
$50 for bar tape is a lot, BUT I'd gladly pay it again for this tape. By far the best tape I've ever used. It feels great on bare hands and it's very grippy.
I put this on my gravel bike, and it totally helps dull out the constant chatter of the road. Sticky, well made tape. I love it.
