New road bike handlebar straps and comfort pads from Ergon

With the new BT Orthocell damper pads, Ergon aims to increase comfort on road and gravel bike handlebars. The four-part damping pad made of special orthopaedic foam is 2.5 millimetres thick and is glued to the upper and lower handlebars under the handlebar tape. This is intended to absorb light impacts and relieve strain on the hands and forearms. Ergon's foam pads are 100% made in Germany, weigh 30 grams and cost 29.95 euros as a set (two pieces each for the upper/brake/shifter grip and lower handlebar position) >> available here.

New Ergon handlebar tape

Also new in the Ergon range are special handlebar straps, which are available in different thicknesses, lengths and colours. They are called BT Road, BT Allroad and BT Gravel and are made from so-called AirCell Foam. This is an elastic foam without a memory effect, which quickly relaxes after pressure is applied and quickly returns to its original shape. This foam is also said to be much more durable than comparable gel pads.

The three handlebar tape versions at a glance

The BT Road for the classic road bike is two millimetres thick, has a monodirectional texture and costs 32.95 euros.

The BT Allroad is two and a half millimetres thick, has a counter-rotating structure with more grip and costs 37.95 euros.

The BT Gravel is suitable for gravel bikes and for off-road use. It is three and a half millimetres thick, has an even grippier block structure and costs 39.95 euros.

Each of the three handlebar straps from Ergon is available in five different colours.

Ergon also offers a complete comfort set consisting of saddle, seat post and handlebar tape

If you want to tune your road or gravel bike towards comfort, whether for the road or for rougher terrain, the Ergon set with saddle, suspension support and matching handlebar tape is an option. Together, the Allroad set costs 438 euros. You can find more information on Ergon's new products at www.ergonbike.com