Located in Brno, Czech Republic, the small family-run team at Souma Leather offers Premium Leather Bar Tape, as well as some other bike-specific leather products. But, I have a weakness for handsome, high-quality bar tape, so we are going to concentrate on the bar tape today.
Souma’s Premium Leather Bar Tape is made from high-quality, full-grain leather, which gives the tape a natural feel. The tape is crafted from a single, continuous piece of leather. This ensures the durability of leather and gives the bar tape a life span that should be longer than most synthetic tapes on the market.
Souma says they’ve “gone the extra mile” to meet all of the requirements of a great leather bicycle handlebar tape. You’ll get a comfortable, natural feeling grip on the bar. The transitions from flat to hoods promise to be smooth between the wraps, providing a pleasant experience.
Rather than a completely flat piece of leather, the tape is 2.5mm thick in the center, and tapers to 0.6mm at the edges to give it a nice wrap and overlapping. There’s even color-matched waxed cotton tape to use as finishing tape near the stem.
At the other end, premium locking bar end plugs finish the look.
Leather Bar Tape Retail and Detail
Retail: $78 (comes with free leather conditioner)
Colors: Black, Brown, Honey
- Premium Full-Grain Leather: Provides a natural, comfortable feel during rides.
- Perfect Dimensions: Length 210-215 cm, Width 3 cm, Thickness 2.5 mm at the center, tapering to 0.6 mm at the ends for optimal fit and comfort.
- Strong Double-Sided 3M Tape: Ensures a secure fit that won’t slip during your ride.
- Includes Bar-End Plugs: Adds a polished finish and extra security for your handlebars.
- Easy Assembly Kit: Comes with waxed cotton tape, electrical tape, and a hex key for straightforward installation.
If you want to upgrade your bike with Souma’s Premium Leather Handlebar Tape, or you need an authentic bar tape for that restoration job you’re in the middle of, then check out the link below.