Originally Posted by
oldschool56
It's a matter of preference (and available funds). I prefer thicker bars. I'd rather pay $23.00 for the gel inserts first. If they don't function as I hope, I can then try something else a bit more costly.
Not directed at you, FYI on our experience.
I did thick bars and gel when my kid did Paris Roubaix. He ended up with a bunch of blisters on his hands. The padding (gel) was actually like one of those stress balls and allowed movement/figure friction and fatigued his hands/forearms - and blisters. Later events he went to thin tape and had no issues.