Road bar tape

AMS Sterrato Bar Tape in black color in packaging imageAMS Sterrato Bar Tape in black color product image

AMS Sterrato Bar Tape. Black

$70.63
AMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness main packaging imageAMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness in back color main product image

AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5mm. Black

$69.03
AMS Sterrato Bar Tape in black color in packaging imageAMS Sterrato Bar Tape. Grey

AMS Sterrato Bar Tape. Grey

$70.63
AMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness main packaging imageAMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness in red color main product image

AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5 mm – Red

$69.03
AMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness main packaging imageAMS Tessel Bar Tape in 2.5 mm thickness in white color main product image

AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5 mm – White

$69.03
AMS Tessel Bar Tape in 1.8mm thickness in black color packagingAMS Tessel Baer Tape in 1.8mm thickness in black color main product image

AMS Tessel Bar Tape 1.8mm. Black

$65.82

Road bar tape shapes the way a bike feels, from the first sprint to the final kilometres of a long ride. AMS offers three distinct options for drop bars, so you can choose your preferred balance of feedback, grip and cushioning rather than buying by colour alone.

Find your road bar tape

  • Tessel 1.8 mm — a close, direct feel for racing, intervals and fast road riding. The slim build retains some vibration damping from its gel-based backing.
  • Tessel 2.5 mm — precise, textured grip with added comfort for training, weekend road rides and variable tarmac.
  • Sterrato 2.5 mm — a tackier surface and a comfort-focused feel for rough roads, long distances and mixed terrain.

Grip, thickness and installation feel

Tessel uses a tessellated PU surface over EVA with non-adhesive gel-based backing. The 1.8 mm version feels approximately 2.3 mm when wrapped; the 2.5 mm version feels approximately 3.0 mm, depending on stretch and overlap. Sterrato combines PU, EVA and shock-absorbing gel, with a 2.5 mm build and an approximately 3.0 mm cushioning feel.

Which thickness is best for road riding?

Choose 1.8 mm if direct feedback matters most. Choose 2.5 mm if you prioritise comfort on longer rides. Surface texture matters too: Tessel favours a structured, precise feel; Sterrato offers a tackier touch.

Browse the AMS options above to compare available colours and current prices.