Fizik Terra Microtex Bondcush Tacky Bar Tape - Black Advance Impero uses a 19mm diameter

Impero uses a 19mm diameter leather piston custom manufactured by the same supplier in Milan who has supplied SILCA leather since 1947

Tool Pattern: 44mm

and stiffness

The tube will start to yield and bend at the seat tube clamp at about 230 foot-lbs of torque

due to a lack of preparation

Fizik Terra Microtex Bondcush Tacky Bar Tape - Black Advance Impero uses a 19mm diameterTerra are bar tapes designed for those who go off road on drop bars. Bondcush is layered mid padding polymer foam that aids the absorbption of road buzz. Bonded to a microtex outer layer this material blend is our chunkiest option that combines comfort, versatility and durability, ideal to tackle all kind of roads. A sticky gel backing serves two functions: it replaces the adhesive tape for an easy removal during cleaning and damps off road chatter