SILCA Nastro Cuscino 3.75 vs Fizik ComfortFeel 3.5mm Tacky

The Cuscino wins because it pairs a genuinely cushioned 3.75mm with the most complete kit in the box, including the adhesive butterfly that fixes the one part of a wrap most people get wrong. The Fizik is within a quarter of a millimetre for less money and easier wrapping.

SILCA Nastro Cuscino 3.75

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A 3.75mm laminated tape that comes with the pieces most wraps are missing, including a pre-cut adhesive butterfly for behind the lever clamps.

• Thickness is in the product name at 3.75mm, and SILCA sells the same tape as a 2.5mm version if you want less.
• Built as a laminate of SILCAthane, SILCAlon and 3M visco-elastic adhesive instead of a single foam extrusion.
• SILCA states three to five times the durability of existing tape materials, along with higher wet and dry grip.
• The kit includes a full adhesive-backed butterfly for the lever clamp area, high-grip finishing tape and expanding aluminium and composite end plugs.

• No weight published anywhere on the page.
• No stated width or roll length, so you cannot check coverage on wide or flared bars before buying.
• Most expensive tape here by a clear margin.

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Fizik ComfortFeel 3.5mm Tacky

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Within a quarter of a millimetre of the SILCA for less money, with a tacky embossed surface and a stretchy material that forgives a first attempt at wrapping.

• 3.5mm stated in the product name, aimed specifically at gravel and rough surfaces.
• Tacky nonslip surface with an embossed texture, which Fizik positions for grip in wet and sweaty conditions.
• Fizik describes the material as lightweight and elastic and says it simplifies wrapping, which matters if you have never done it.
• The same range includes the RaceFeel Tacky at 2mm, so the thickness decision can be made inside one brand.

• No published weight, width or roll length.
• The tacky surface holds grit, so it looks worn sooner than a smooth tape on dusty roads.
• Nothing stated about what comes in the box.

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Side by side

The bottom line

Our overall pick is the SILCA Nastro Cuscino 3.75 - A 3.75mm laminated tape that comes with the pieces most wraps are missing, including a pre-cut adhesive butterfly for behind the lever clamps. Choose the Fizik ComfortFeel 3.5mm Tacky instead if gravel and rough-road riders who want cushioning without paying premium money, and anyone wrapping bars for the first time.

Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Handlebar Tape: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).