The only tape here that publishes length, width and thickness
ALIEN PROS EVA tape, 2 m (7 ft) × 3 cm (1.2 in) × 3 mm (0.12 in), 2 rolls
Two rolls of 3 mm (0.12 in) EVA foam bar tape, 2 meters (7 ft) by 3 centimeters each, with a full adhesive back and two end caps.
What you are getting
Two rolls of EVA foam bar tape with two end caps: each roll 2 m (78.7”) long, 3 cm (1.18”) wide, 3 mm (0.11”) thick, with a full self-adhesive gel back. 93 g the set. $9.29 — the cheapest tape on this page.
It is the only tape here that publishes all three dimensions
Length, width and thickness. The introduction to this shelf says that for drop bars, tape thickness and material are the comparison — and of the six tapes in the American survey, only this one and the Supacaz Gravel publish a thickness at all.
- 2 m (7 ft) a roll is standard, and enough for one side of a drop bar with the usual overlap
- 3 cm (1.2 in) wide is standard; narrower tape needs more wraps and shows gaps sooner
- 3 mm (0.12 in) thick is the middle of the range — the Supacaz Gravel on this page is 3.2 mm (0.13 in), and a thin racing tape is nearer 2 mm (0.08 in)
With all three, you can work out whether it will reach: a deep-drop bar with hooded levers takes most of 2 m (7 ft) per side.
Full adhesive backing, which is not universal
“Full adhesive gel back, hassle-free installation… simply peel, wrap and seal.”
Bar tape comes with a thin adhesive strip down the center or with adhesive across the whole width. Full-width is more forgiving for a first wrap — it holds at every angle instead of pivoting on a center line — and harder to reposition once laid.
The Thinvik cork tape on this page says “adhesive backing with tapered edges”, which is the other approach: a bevelled edge that lies flat where the wraps overlap.
EVA, which is the cheap and honest material
Ethylene-vinyl acetate: a closed-cell foam, the same family as a yoga mat or a running shoe midsole. It cushions, it does not absorb water, and it tears if you pull it hard while wrapping.
Three of the six tapes here are EVA — this, the BV, and the Thinvik’s backing. The Supacaz tapes are polyurethane over a foam core, which is the premium construction at four times the price.
“Absolutely no-slip in all weather conditions”
The second bullet, and it is an absolute claim no foam tape can keep — EVA with a frosted skin grips well dry and becomes slippery when genuinely wet, which is why the Supacaz tapes on this page advertise a PU top layer that “remains tacky in wet conditions”.
What this tape does have is a frosted surface, named in the first bullet, which is the texture doing the work.
Two end caps, and no finishing tape
Caps are included; finishing tape is not mentioned. All three Supacaz tapes on this page include a rubberized finishing tape, and the Thinvik includes two pre-cut strips of it.
Electrical tape does the job. It is worth knowing before the wrap is half done.
What is not published
No finishing tape, no bar-end plug type — the Supacaz tapes specify a screw-and-expand mechanism — no weight per roll (93 g is the set), and no material for the “gel” in the adhesive. The third bullet is a satisfaction guarantee.
Availability
Read on the day this page was built: $9 at the American Amazon shop.
Read from Keepa on the day this page was last revised; stock and price both move without notice.
Prices quoted in this text were read on 2026-10-06. The live price is at the top of the page.
