{"product_id":"iomic-bar-tape08mm","title":"IOMIC Bar Tape iB-1 Light","description":"\u003ch2\u003e“¥5,000 for Bar Tape? Absolutely Not.”\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf that was your first reaction, we are fairly confident that by the end of this page, it will have changed to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Wait… this is actually a really good deal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Riders Who Hate Squishy, Puffy, Sticky Bar Tape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost bar tapes are made from polyurethane foam or synthetic leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo make these materials strong enough, they need a certain amount of thickness. As a result, the handlebar can become unnecessarily bulky, the tape can look awkwardly oversized, and after enough use, the surface may start to deteriorate and become sticky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith IOMIC, none of that is a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe key is IOMIC’s proprietary elastomer material, developed through its expertise as a specialist manufacturer of golf grips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven when your hands get sweaty in summer, the surface stays dry and comfortable while maintaining a secure, pleasant grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo puffiness. No unpleasant stickiness. No handlebar that suddenly looks like it has been wearing winter gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6992\/5093\/files\/beatbar01_480x480.jpg?v=1784458032\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRewrap It Hundreds of Times—Probably\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHundreds of times may be a slight exaggeration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut as long as the tape does not tear, it feels durable enough to make you wonder whether it might last forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has replaced ordinary bar tape knows the misery of cleaning adhesive residue from a handlebar. It refuses to peel off properly, sticks to everything except the rubbish bin, and somehow leaves you sweating before the new tape has even been opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIOMIC does not use adhesive backing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, the material grips against itself as it is wrapped. If the position is slightly off, simply unwrap it and try again. And again. And again. It will not judge you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Riders Who Want Their Handlebar to Feel Like a Steel Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer the thinnest bar tape possible—or enjoy gripping the handlebar so directly that it almost feels like a gymnastics bar—this 0.8 mm version is well worth trying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt gives you reliable grip without ruining the handlebar’s slim shape by turning it into something unnecessarily chunky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn other words: all the grip, almost none of the bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e2 mm or 0.8 mm?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2 mm: Substantial and Durable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2 mm version weighs approximately 200 g for the complete left-and-right set, so it is heavier than ordinary bar tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it provides a substantial feel, visible thickness, and a reassuringly solid finish once wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 2 mm version if you want:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA noticeable amount of thickness\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA solid, substantial feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreater resistance to wear and damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBar tape that actually looks and feels like bar tape\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e0.8 mm: Extremely Thin and Lightweight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 0.8 mm version is thin enough to make you briefly wonder:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Is this really going to be okay?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is designed for riders who prioritize minimum thickness and low weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the 0.8 mm version if your attitude toward bar tape is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I would rather not use bar tape at all, but apparently my hands need grip.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTips for a Clean Wrap\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter explaining all of this in the shop, most customers end up choosing IOMIC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChū is particularly skilled at wrapping it, so we asked him for his advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrdinary bar tape needs to be pulled fairly firmly while wrapping to prevent it from loosening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIOMIC, however, is highly elastic. If you pull it with the same force, it stretches out with a dramatic “boiiing.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trick is to apply only light tension. Pull it gently, but not so much that the pattern on the tape begins to distort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e— Chū\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, what do you think? You are at least a little tempted to try it now, aren’t you?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do not play golf, but this is bar tape made seriously by an Osaka-based company that specializes in golf club grips. And the fact that professional keirin riders use it too? That is less of a recommendation and more of a medal of honor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2030 mm × 30 mm × 2 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bar-end plugs and finishing tape\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elastomer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Masterpista","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":50392303173861,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true},{"title":"Grey","offer_id":50392303206629,"sku":null,"price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/6992\/5093\/files\/iomic-bartape.jpg?v=1784467218","url":"https:\/\/master-pista.com\/en\/products\/iomic-bar-tape08mm","provider":"Masterpista","version":"1.0","type":"link"}