I'm using the Fizik Microtex on my commuter's dirt drop bar. I was interested in the micro texture contribution for the rain snow, ice sweat, etc. Works fine. Some fraying of the edges where the material is wearing away but its been in service for three years, an outcome of the increased grip.
I use brown cloth tape with amber shellac on my Ram that's my baseline. In the coldest situations (wearing big mitts not designed as cycling equipment) the friction is a bit less than other times. Hardly a complaint, but riding home in the most recent installation of winter slop here illustrated how important some extra tactile grip is as the slush/snow at the edge of the wheelpath can suddenly grab the front wheel. A slip on the bar at that instant could mean an unplanned hard flop to the left (traffic) instead of the mere deceleration of a brief detour into the deeper slop which can be gently steered out of to regain steadier footing. After letting the dog out and seeing the early morning precipitation I may have to think about making tire chains for the commuter before replacing the tape. ANDY Pittsburgh On Jan 19, 7:31 pm, Smitty-A-Go-Go <54ca...@gmail.com> wrote: > I think the next 2 on my list to pick up are Fizik Microtex and Lizardskins > DSP. > I would be interested to hear from anyone who's used either of these > regarding if/how/why you liked them. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
