Ryder Handlebar Tape Gripper Black

• Material: PU (polyurethane) outer with gel layer
• Grip: Designed to stay tacky in dry and wet conditions
• Comfort: Built-in gel reduces road buzz and vibration
• 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
• 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.