Performance Road Bar Tape
AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5mm. Black
AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5 mm – Red
AMS Tessel Bar Tape 2.5 mm – White
AMS Tessel Bar Tape 1.8mm. Black
When you are chasing a wheel or holding a hard effort, your grip on the bars is the difference between control and hanging on. Performance Road Bar Tape is built for exactly those moments, and AMS engineers it for the feedback and hold that fast riding demands. It is the tape raced by the Spanish UCI ProTeam Caja Rural Seguros RGA in 2026 and 2027, so what you wrap on is what the pros trust at speed.
Performance Road Bar Tape for maximum control on the bike
Control starts at your hands. Our Performance Road Bar Tape locks to the bars through sprints, hard braking and fast descents, with a tacky, textured surface that keeps a secure feel in the dry and the wet so the tape never twists or slips when the pace is high. When your hands stay planted, you commit harder into corners and put the power down with confidence instead of managing a vague cockpit.
Control also depends on feedback, and this is where a thinner build earns its place. The 1.8 mm option gives a dense, direct connection to the bike, so you feel the road, the grip and the front end clearly at race pace. A durable EVA base and PU top still take the edge off the buzz, giving you sharp control without beating up your hands, which is what makes Performance Road Bar Tape worth choosing over generic wrap.
Choose Performance Road Bar Tape for training and racing
Match the tape to how hard and how far you ride. For racing, intervals and fast group rides where feedback and precision come first, Tessel 1.8 mm is the tape to buy. Its denser, more direct feel keeps you connected to the bike at speed, exactly what you want when every input counts.
For long training blocks, all road efforts and back to back big days, Tessel 2.5 mm is the smarter pick. It keeps a controlled, performance focused character while adding support and comfort over the hours, so your hands last through the volume. Not sure which way to go? Choose 1.8 mm if sharpness and race feel matter most, and 2.5 mm if your Performance Road Bar Tape has to survive long training weeks.
Find Performance Road Bar Tape with grip and performance
Grip and performance are the whole point, and this is where Performance Road Bar Tape delivers. The tacky surface and structured pattern hold firm in sweat, rain and hard efforts, while the matte, technical finish gives a precise, mechanical feel in the hand that stays consistent ride after ride. This is grip engineered for going fast, not padding that fades after a month.
Performance also means tape that is ready when you are. Every roll ships with matching end plugs and finishing tape, wraps cleanly and peels away with no sticky residue when you refresh your cockpit. Ready to sharpen your setup? Check current price and availability in your local currency on the product page and wrap your bars before your next hard ride.
Comfort tape lets you survive the ride. This tape lets you race it.
What thickness of Performance Road Bar Tape is best for racing?
For racing, 1.8 mm is the choice. Tessel 1.8 mm gives a dense, direct feel that keeps you connected to the bike at speed, ideal when feedback and precision matter more than cushioning. If you also log long training miles, 2.5 mm adds comfort over distance while still keeping a controlled, performance feel.
Does Performance Road Bar Tape grip well when sweating or in the rain?
Yes. AMS Performance Road Bar Tape uses a tacky surface and a structured pattern to hold a secure grip in sweat, rain and hard efforts, so your hands stay planted through sprints and fast descents. The consistent hold is exactly what fast riding needs when conditions turn against you.
Is thin bar tape better for performance riding?
For pure performance, thinner tape has the edge. The 1.8 mm build gives a sharper, more direct connection to the bars that racers and fast riders prefer. If your riding mixes racing with long training days, 2.5 mm is a better all round pick, trading a little sharpness for more comfort over the hours.
What comes with AMS Performance Road Bar Tape?
Every roll of Performance Road Bar Tape ships ready to install with matching AMS end plugs and finishing tape, so nothing else is needed to wrap a clean cockpit. It also removes without leaving sticky residue, which makes refreshing your setup quick and simple.