Brooks have recently changed supplier for the leather bar tape to an italian one.
Brooks leather handlebar tape review.
Brooks leather bar tape has appeal beyond retro builds and classic bikes thanks to its longevity and good looks but it s not the comfiest bar tape around or the cheapest.
Nashbar has black for only 35 brooks tape is around 57 velo orange tape is around 82 and handlebra is the most expensive.
The tape is perforated to provide some texture and.
The leather has a varnished finish hence vinyl like feel.
Buy now from jenson usa 67 50.
I have a chance to make my christmas wish list.
Their expensive classy and shiny finish definitely adds a lot of swag to the bike.
I picked up a couple of brooks saddles and thinking of getting leather bar tape.
They also serve as great protection for the handlebars as well and thanks to their long term durability they are changed out less.
The cheap nashbar tape gets good reviews.
Unfortunately the joins can sometimes show.