{"product_id":"lizard-ultra-bar-tape-3-5mm","title":"Lizard Ultra Bar Tape 3.5Mm","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"153\" data-section-id=\"idtbz4\" data-start=\"133\"\u003e???? What this is\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"332\" data-start=\"154\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"195\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eLizard Skins DSP Ultra Handlebar Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"198\" data-start=\"195\"\u003e\r\nA premium wrap used on \u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"221\"\u003edrop handlebars\u003c\/strong\u003e (road bikes, gravel bikes, cyclocross) to improve \u003cstrong data-end=\"331\" data-start=\"291\"\u003egrip, comfort, and vibration damping\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"337\" data-start=\"334\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"383\" data-section-id=\"k7tipn\" data-start=\"339\"\u003e???? What’s new \/ important in this version\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"414\" data-section-id=\"a442zi\" data-start=\"385\"\u003e????️ Improved grip pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"546\" data-start=\"415\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"462\" data-section-id=\"n529jy\" data-start=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"438\" data-start=\"417\"\u003eMore surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e → better hand contact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"546\" data-section-id=\"73loo1\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"484\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eUpdated texture\u003c\/strong\u003e → tackier feel, especially when sweaty or in wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"641\" data-start=\"548\"\u003e???? This is one of the main reasons riders choose DSP tape—it’s known for being \u003cem data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"627\"\u003every grippy\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"646\" data-start=\"643\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"671\" data-section-id=\"1kcnjli\" data-start=\"648\"\u003e???? Upgraded polymer\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"672\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"815\" data-section-id=\"1a86yk1\" data-start=\"672\"\u003eNew formula improves:\r\n\t\u003cul data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"738\" data-section-id=\"1h1wtqz\" data-start=\"698\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"714\" data-start=\"700\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e (less wear over time)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"785\" data-section-id=\"1g4h9jc\" data-start=\"741\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"743\"\u003eShock absorption\u003c\/strong\u003e (reduces road buzz)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli data-end=\"815\" data-section-id=\"1k3hnk4\" data-start=\"788\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"815\" data-start=\"790\"\u003eComfort on long rides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"817\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"855\" data-section-id=\"1jni1sy\" data-start=\"822\"\u003e???? Multiple thickness options\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"904\" data-start=\"856\"\u003eThis is a big deal because it changes ride feel:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1093\" data-start=\"906\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"965\" data-section-id=\"t7u3ng\" data-start=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"918\" data-start=\"908\"\u003e1.8 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → lightweight, more road feel (race-focused)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1024\" data-section-id=\"1hucy5u\" data-start=\"966\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"968\"\u003e2.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → balanced comfort + control (most popular)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1093\" data-section-id=\"1mxnx12\" data-start=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1038\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e3.2 mm+\u003c\/strong\u003e → maximum cushioning (long rides, gravel, rough roads)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1098\" data-start=\"1095\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1125\" data-section-id=\"1uidi4k\" data-start=\"1100\"\u003e???? Screw-in bar plugs\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1211\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1160\" data-section-id=\"1qbntg0\" data-start=\"1126\"\u003eMore secure than push-in plugs\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1211\" data-section-id=\"i835in\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003eLess likely to pop out during rides or crashes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1216\" data-start=\"1213\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1228\" data-section-id=\"noawdn\" data-start=\"1218\"\u003e???? Pros\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1448\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1275\" data-section-id=\"1humi1u\" data-start=\"1229\"\u003eExcellent \u003cstrong data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1241\"\u003etacky grip\u003c\/strong\u003e in all conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1320\" data-section-id=\"msnp8i\" data-start=\"1276\"\u003eNoticeably \u003cstrong data-end=\"1318\" data-start=\"1289\"\u003ecomfortable on long rides\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1375\" data-section-id=\"1uqsmk0\" data-start=\"1321\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1349\" data-start=\"1323\"\u003eCustomizable thickness\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on preference\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1398\" data-section-id=\"1eiiczd\" data-start=\"1376\"\u003eClean, modern look\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1448\" data-section-id=\"ed73me\" data-start=\"1399\"\u003eHigh-quality finish compared to cheaper tapes\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1453\" data-start=\"1450\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1465\" data-section-id=\"n2q7uv\" data-start=\"1455\"\u003e???? Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1600\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1483\" data-section-id=\"rrby8u\" data-start=\"1466\"\u003ePremium price\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1536\" data-section-id=\"q50wpp\" data-start=\"1484\"\u003eSofter feel can wear faster than basic cork tape\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1600\" data-section-id=\"upnyv5\" data-start=\"1537\"\u003eVery grippy texture might feel “too sticky” for some riders\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1605\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1650\" data-section-id=\"1x3u3u4\" data-start=\"1607\"\u003e???? Tape vs grips (important distinction)\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1701\" data-section-id=\"1odekhw\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003eDSP Ultra Tape\u003c\/strong\u003e → for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1699\" data-start=\"1679\"\u003eroad \/ drop bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1758\" data-section-id=\"3lqahj\" data-start=\"1702\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1721\" data-start=\"1704\"\u003eMachine Grips\u003c\/strong\u003e → for \u003cstrong data-end=\"1758\" data-start=\"1728\"\u003eflat bars (MTB, BMX, etc.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1825\" data-start=\"1760\"\u003e???? They’re not interchangeable—different bikes, different setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"1830\" data-start=\"1827\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1845\" data-section-id=\"fro01s\" data-start=\"1832\"\u003e???? Verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"1898\" data-start=\"1846\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1883\" data-start=\"1856\"\u003etop-tier handlebar tape\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1932\" data-section-id=\"y0i9wq\" data-start=\"1899\"\u003eRide \u003cstrong data-end=\"1930\" data-start=\"1906\"\u003eroad or gravel bikes\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"1970\" data-section-id=\"1h8p6x1\" data-start=\"1933\"\u003eWant \u003cstrong data-end=\"1968\" data-start=\"1940\"\u003emaximum grip and comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2017\" data-section-id=\"199brua\" data-start=\"1971\"\u003eDo \u003cstrong data-end=\"2017\" data-start=\"1976\"\u003elong-distance rides or rough surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp data-end=\"2147\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eIf you’re just commuting casually, it might be overkill—but for performance and comfort, it’s one of the best options out there.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003chr data-end=\"2152\" data-start=\"2149\"\u003e\r\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2180\" data-section-id=\"1e2dska\" data-start=\"2154\"\u003e???? Quick recommendation\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-end=\"2341\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2225\" data-section-id=\"1rr2l6f\" data-start=\"2181\"\u003e???? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2199\" data-start=\"2186\"\u003eGo 2.5 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e → best all-round choice\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2282\" data-section-id=\"1kykely\" data-start=\"2226\"\u003e???? \u003cstrong data-end=\"2254\" data-start=\"2231\"\u003eGo thinner (1.8 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e → racing \/ weight savings\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli data-end=\"2341\" data-section-id=\"11ykzmf\" data-start=\"2283\"\u003e????️ \u003cstrong data-end=\"2312\" data-start=\"2289\"\u003eGo thicker (3.2 mm)\u003c\/strong\u003e → endurance or rough roads\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n","brand":"Lizard","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48157957849310,"sku":"DSPUCY310Black","price":775.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/8790\/files\/23286_jet-black1-3-1.jpg?v=1777371510","url":"https:\/\/online-bicycle-shop.co.za\/products\/lizard-ultra-bar-tape-3-5mm","provider":"Online Bicycle Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}