Are your road bike bars wearing tape that's ragged, lumpy, worn out or just plain unwinding? As one of just three contact points with the bike, comfort and performance here is vital. Put as much time into perfecting it as with your saddle and pedals and you’ll feel the benefit on every ride. Happily, bar tape is an easy and economical fix. However, while it may seem like the most basic stuff, there’s some pretty clever tech involved even here.