Bicycle handlebar tape is a functional and decorative material wrapped around the surface of handlebars, typically made from materials such as silicone, PU, EVA, or leather. Its primary role is to enhance friction between the hands and handlebars through anti-slip textures, ensuring stable riding control and providing reliable grip, especially on wet or uneven roads. Meanwhile, its built-in shock-absorbing layer effectively dampens road vibrations, reducing fatigue in the hands, wrists, and arms while improving comfort during long-distance rides. Additionally, handlebar tape serves as a medium for personal expression, with a wide range of colors, patterns, and materials available to match different bike styles, meeting both practical needs and becoming a stylish detail that reflects the rider's taste.
Place of Origin :
Fujian, ChinaModel Number :
ST60C\MT60\BL50Size :
2100mm length x 30mm width x 3mm thickness (can be customized)Thickness :
2.0mm / 2.6mm / 3.1mm (can be customized)Material :
EVA + PUFeature :
Light Weight, Good absorption, Anti-slip, Soft handfeelingColors :
CustomizedMOQ :
500pcsPacking :
Roll, Fold, OPP, Blister Card or Per CustomizedSample time :
1-7 DaysI. Core Functions and Roles
1. Anti-slip stability
Handlebar tape increases friction through surface textures or material properties, ensuring hands are less likely to slip during riding. This anti-slip performance is crucial for control safety, especially on wet roads or when hands are sweaty.
2. Shock absorption and cushioning
Built with shock-absorbing materials like EVA, it dampens road vibrations, reducing fatigue in the hands, wrists and arms. This makes it particularly suitable for long-distance rides or bumpy routes.
3. Comfortable hand feeling
Soft materials conform to the hand's contours, distributing pressure evenly to prevent indentations or numbness during extended rides.
4. Personalized styling
Handlebar tape comes in a wide range of colors, patterns, and materials, allowing riders to match their frame's aesthetic and express their individuality.
II. Material Analysis
Material |
Advantages |
Silicone |
It has strong anti-slip performance, is wear-resistant and the friction does not decrease when wet. |
PU/Leather |
It has a soft touch and excellent sweat absorption, making it suitable for urban commuting or light cycling. |
EVA |
Lightweight, excellent shock absorption effect and high cost performance. |
III. Usage Precautions
1. Proper installation
· Winding direction: Wrap the tape evenly from the end of the handlebar toward the shift levers, maintaining moderate tension to avoid deformation from overtightening or loosening from undertightening.
· End treatment: Secure the tail end with adhesive tape or a dedicated sealing strip to prevent fraying or unraveling.
2.Routine maintenance
· Cleaning: Wipe surface dust with a damp cloth and avoid using corrosive cleaners.
· Regular inspection: Check monthly for wear, aging (hardenin gand cracking), and replace promptly to ensure safety.
· Moisture/Sun protection: Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or submersion in water to prevent material deformation or mold growth.
3. Scenario specific recommendations
· Long-distance riding: Opt for thick, shock-absorbing tape (PU+EVA base) to reduce hand fatigue.
· Racing: Prioritize lightweight, precise-handling thin tape to enhance gear-shifting responsiveness.
· Rainy conditions: Silicone tape maintains stable friction when wet and dries quickly, making it ideal for humid regions.
· Off-road riding: Choose tape with prominent anti-slip particles and high abrasion resistance to withstand rough terrain.
IV. Purchase recommendations
1. Beginners: EVA handlebar tape offers high cost-effectiveness and easy replacement.
2. Advanced riders: Silicone or PU tape balances anti-slip performance, shock absorption, and durability.
3. Premium customization: Leather grip tape combines performance and aesthetics, suitable for collector-grade bicycles.
V. Company Introduction
Xiamen KEET Sports Technology Co.,Ltd is a professional wholesale manufacturer specializing in overgrips for various sports, including tennis, badminton, baseball, padel, pickleball, bicycle handlebars, fishing rods, and golf. As a leading supplier in the industry, we have developed hundreds of types and patterns of high-quality overgrips. With our own factory and complete production lines, we can produce overgrips that meet the specific needs of our customers. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide new samples within hours and ensure that both quality and delivery times are strictly controlled. As a reliable supplier, we are committed to earning your trust!
VI. Company customized services
We offer a range of customization options to suit your specific needs. Our capabilities include cross-cutting, vertical cutting, and oblique cutting. You can choose to have double-sided adhesive applied on one side or both sides of the overgrip. With a variety of product types available, welcome to inquiries and create a tailored solution for you. Here are some of the customized services we can offer:
1. Printing
We provide full customization of printing templates based on your ideas. Additionally, we offer a wide selection of pre-designed patterns that you can choose from to make your product truly unique.
2. Embossing
Utilizing advanced technology and skilled craftsmanship, we can accurately create various patterns, textures, and trademarks.
3. Punching
We can punch holes on the products according to your needs, offer precise punching services tailored to the specific requirements of your product.
4. Packaging
We offer personalized packaging solutions to match your brand’s needs. Choose from custom packaging options, or select from our standard range, including packaging bags and boxes, designed to provide protection and appeal.
Q1: Are you a manufacturer or a trading company?
A1: We are a combined industry and trade company and we are experienced manufacturers with our own factory.
Q2: What are the prices and delivery times for samples?
A2: Most of products are free sample charge and you only pay the freight charge shipping to your company. Sample delivery time is typically 7-10 days.
Q3: How do you guarantee product quality?
A3: Product quality is the first priority, we always have a pre-production sample before mass production and always do a final inspection before shipping.
Q4: What are your prices?
A4: Please try your best to make your inquiry including each details requirements, like quantity, size, color, logo printing, package..., in order to our sells could send you an accurate quote at first time.
Q5: How is your after-sales service?
A5: We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours, deal with relevant issues appropriately and try to meet our customers' needs.
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