Silicon Touch Premium Bartape

Bar tape is the most personal contact point on any road bike — it shapes how every ride feels in your hands. The Ciclovation Silicon Touch Premium Bartape brings a silicon-infused surface to that equation, offering a grip quality and cushion that Indian roads, with their patched tarmac and surprise potholes, genuinely demand from Pune's cantonment roads to Chennai's ECR coastal stretches.

Use Cases

Daily training. Comfortable reach and bar shape for repeat training use.

Race day. Aerodynamic profile and compact drop for competitive fit.

Long endurance rides. Multiple hand positions for fatigue management on full-day rides.

Our Take

Indian riding throws a lot at your hands — jarring road buzz on Delhi flyovers, sweat-soaked palms climbing through Lonavala in May, and grip demands on steep Ooty descents. The Ciclovation Silicon Touch addresses all three. The silicon surface keeps grip confident even when gloves are soaked through, and the premium cushioning layer absorbs sustained vibration better than standard EVA foam alternatives. For daily training riders in hot, humid cities, this is a meaningful contact-point upgrade at a fair price.

Sizing for Indian Riders

Bar tape sizing is straightforward — one roll typically covers standard drop handlebars up to about 44cm wide. Indian riders with compact shoulder widths (common among 160–175cm riders) should wrap with moderate overlap for a cleaner finish and adequate coverage. In humid conditions across Hyderabad or Kolkata, wrap tension matters: too loose and the tape shifts mid-ride; too tight and cushioning compresses prematurely.

Compatibility Notes

The Ciclovation Silicon Touch fits all standard drop handlebars — round, compact, and anatomic profiles — regardless of aluminium or carbon construction. Compatible with Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo lever placements. Includes finishing tape. Clean bars with isopropyl alcohol before installation for best adhesion. Replace when grip or cushion noticeably diminishes — typically every 8–12 months for regular riders.

Pairs Well With

Complete your contact-point setup with cycling gloves for added palm cushioning on long endurance rides, quality handlebar end plugs for a clean finish, a torque wrench for safe installation on carbon bars, and a gel saddle pad or premium saddle for full-body comfort on multi-hour efforts.

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Why buy from Cobbled Climbs

• 100% genuine — authorised Ciclovation retailer in India
• Free delivery on orders above Rs. 2,500
• Cash on delivery available nationwide
• 7-day easy returns
• Shipped from Mumbai
• Expert advice — built for Indian cycling conditions

Ciclovation is a specialist cycling accessories brand focused on contact-point products — bar tape, grips, and saddles. Built around the principle that feel and feedback matter as much as performance data, Ciclovation develops materials that balance cushioning, grip, and durability for riders across varied conditions and riding styles.

Why pay full price when loyalty pays back?

Club House rewards you for every purchase — up to 5% cashback, 100 bonus points to start, birthday rewards, and early access to limited drops. It’s our way of saying thanks for riding with us.

Shipping:
We ship all orders within 48 hours, excluding Sundays and public holidays. Delivery typically takes 3 to 5 days depending on your location.

Returns:
If your item arrives damaged, incorrect, or doesn’t fit, you may request a return within 7 days of delivery. Email us at support@cobbledclimbs.com with your order details. Items must be unused and returned in original packaging with all tags and labels intact.

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