Jellied Eel's Alternative

[dlovett]

I have had from new Sonder Jellied Eels grip tape on my Camino and it's been the most comfy tape I have ever used. Alpkit has discontinued it now and I'm on the hunt for a replacement as mine is rapidly coming to the end if it's useful life. I had a look at some fancy ones in the LBS, but they were a bit vello like and cost a small fortune.

Any recommendations for something that is black/very dark grey, comfy and grippy for urban commuting, won't cripple my hands on a multi-day/bad weather ITT and doesn't cost as much as a new bike.

TIA

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[pistonbroke]

I really like Lizard skin 2.5 or 3.2mm, full retail is stupid but some deals can be had for uncommon colours, I got brown for less than £20 last year but unhelpfully can't remember where. What about double taping the main pressure points with offcuts if comfort is important.

[dlovett]

I really like Lizard skin 2.5 or 3.2mm, full retail is stupid but some deals can be had for uncommon colours, I got brown for less than £20 last year but unhelpfully can't remember where. What about double taping the main pressure points with offcuts if comfort is important.

Ta, It has a silly name like the current and it's on sale currently!!

[redefined_cycles]

https://www.pushys.com.au/pro-sport-con ... white.html

This. Not sure if discontinued now as there's a gravel named one too... done 230 miles stint on it - a ride I've been doing yearly since 2018ish - and I never really had to think of my hands this time round. Was worried it wouldn't last but over a year in now and it's still ace...

[dlovett]

https://www.pushys.com.au/pro-sport-con ... white.html

This. Not sure if discontinued now as there's a gravel named one too... done 230 miles stint on it - a ride I've been doing yearly since 2018ish - and I never really had to think of my hands this time round. Was worried it wouldn't last but over a year in now and it's still ace...

Cheers I'll check that one out as well. Don't need to get it in a real hurry, it's 3+ weeks before my mcl will let me ride a proper bike again

[Boab]

I use Lizard Skins DSP V2 3.2mm, as has previously been mentioned. Once you get over the price, it's pretty good stuff. I try and buy it in the sales when the cost is slightly more palatable.

[godivatrailrider]

I use Lizard Skins DSP V2 3.2mm, as has previously been mentioned. Once you get over the price, it's pretty good stuff. I try and buy it in the sales when the cost is slightly more palatable.

Just fitted this to the CDf .... only done 20miles on it so too soon to comment. Paid £20 ish for red.

[slarge]

Or just double wrap any grip tape??

I just use ITM or PlanetX stuff on my road bike, for the Tour Divide I used Ergon grips and standard bar tape on the aero bars.

[dlovett]

Just fitted this to the CDf .... only done 20miles on it so too soon to comment. Paid £20 ish for red.

Can I ask where you got it as that seems to be a very good price.