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Material: PU (polyurethane) outer with gel layer
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Grip: Designed to stay tacky in dry and wet conditions
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Comfort: Built-in gel reduces road buzz and vibration
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Extras: Includes bar-end plugs for finishing
What those features actually mean
✋ Grip “in all conditions”
This is one of the stronger points:
- PU surface gives a slightly tacky feel
- Maintains grip even with sweat or light rain
???? Good for control on long rides or rough roads
???? Gel shock absorption
The gel layer sits under the outer tape:
- Reduces vibration from rough tar/gravel edges
- Helps prevent numb hands and fatigue
- Especially noticeable on longer rides
This is a real benefit—gel tape genuinely improves comfort compared to basic cork or foam
Lightweight + durable PU
- PU is more durable than traditional cork
- Easier to clean and doesn’t degrade as fast
- Still flexible enough to wrap neatly
Included end plugs
Small detail, but useful:
- You don’t need to buy extras
- Finishes the install cleanly
Pros
- Good value for money (budget-friendly)
- Noticeably more comfortable than cheap stock tape
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Grippy and durable for everyday riding
- Easy to install and replace
⚠️ Cons
- Not as plush as premium tapes (like Lizard Skins)
- PU can feel slightly less “natural” than cork
- Gel adds a bit of thickness (some riders prefer thinner tape)
???? Where it sits in the market
- Better than: basic foam/cork tape
- Similar to: Decathlon gel tapes
- Below: high-end tapes (Lizard Skins, Fizik, Supacaz)
???? Bottom line
This Ryder gel tape is a solid, no-nonsense upgrade—especially if your current bar tape is thin or worn out. You’ll mainly notice:
- More comfort
- Better grip
- Less hand fatigue
Not premium, but definitely worth it for everyday riding and training bikes.
