Brooks Microfiber Bar Tape

The bar tape that belongs on a Brooks build. Brooks designed the Microfiber specifically to complement their leather saddles — the colours are matched to the B17 and B17 Special leather tones so that the tape and saddle read as a considered set rather than a coincidence. If you are building a Passage Touring or Passage Gravel with a Brooks B17 in honey, the honey bar tape is the finishing detail that ties the build together. In brown it suits the deeper leather tones of a broken-in B17. In black it is the clean, versatile option that works on any build regardless of saddle colour.

PU-Coated Microfiber. The Look of Leather Without the Break-In.
The tape is manufactured from a synthetic textile treated with a polyurethane coating — a construction that gives it the visual character and tactile feel of leather without the maintenance schedule or the break-in period. The PU coating provides maximum resistance against abrasion and moisture, making it genuinely durable and waterproof in sustained wet conditions. Brooks describes it as having a leather-like quality while offering the practical advantages of a synthetic material — and riders who have used it consistently confirm that assessment. One reviewer noted it matches a worn Brooks B17 honey saddle close to perfect, which is exactly the intended pairing.

Perforated Surface. Grip and Breathability.
The perforated surface texture provides enhanced grip and control in all conditions — the perforations create mechanical grip points rather than relying solely on surface tackiness. The design also improves breathability through the tape surface, reducing heat buildup on longer rides. The perforations are visible through the tape surface, adding a subtle visual detail that distinguishes it from a plain synthetic tape.

3mm Thick. Cushioned and Comfortable.
At 3mm the Brooks Microfiber provides genuine cushioning — thicker than racing tape and comparable to the Salsa Gel Cork in terms of hand comfort. Crust Bikes describes it as the plushest of the plush bar tape at this thickness, which aligns with rider feedback noting good cushioning and vibration damping particularly on rough pavement. One installation note worth flagging: the tape is stiffer than gel cork or EVA tape and has less stretch, which makes wrapping the curved sections of the bar and the lever clamp areas more demanding than more pliable tapes. Take your time at the corners and pull firmly — the tape will not tear under tension and the result is worth the care in installation.

Cotton Adhesive Strip. Secure and Clean.
A cotton adhesive strip runs the length of the tape for secure attachment to the bar surface. The adhesive holds the tape position during wrapping and maintains it through wet rides and sustained use. Finishing strips and rubber Brooks bar end plugs are included — the plugs are slightly larger than standard bar inner diameters and may require minor trimming to fit cleanly.

215cm Length. Covers Most Bars.
At 215cm per roll the Brooks Microfiber is generous enough to cover most standard drop bars with appropriate overlap. One reviewer noted significant leftover after wrapping 41cm bars, suggesting it will cover the full width of the wider Dajia Far Bar without issue.