{"id":46913,"date":"2025-01-08T10:25:03","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T10:25:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/?p=46913"},"modified":"2025-01-22T09:09:45","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T09:09:45","slug":"finding-grip-in-new-places-a-reverse-components-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/finding-grip-in-new-places-a-reverse-components-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Grip in New Places: A Reverse Components Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-title-photo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46958 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-title-photo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-title-photo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-title-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-title-photo.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Reverse Components are a brand well established in the mountain bike world. Based in Germany and with over 20 years&#8217; experience, it&#8217;s no wonder they are ahead of the game when it comes to making quality-assured parts for bikes. At Merlin, we&#8217;ve been given the opportunity to test one of their more niche products, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/reverse-seat-grip-tape-kit-328720.html\">seat grip tap<\/a>. Here&#8217;s what we think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-first-impressions\">First Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-quality-photo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46956 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-quality-photo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-quality-photo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-quality-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-quality-photo.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Soon after opening, it was clear that I was in the safe hands of a brand who knows how to guide a user through their product. With both image examples and descriptions, there&#8217;s little room for error when getting started. After following the steps regarding preparation of the seat, you, as the rider, have the satisfaction of peeling off the sticky back of the tape. The 3M adhesive layer also ensures a firm and long-lasting grip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-slopestyle-and-dirt-jumping\">Slopestyle and Dirt Jumping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Seat-Grip-Tape-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46955 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Seat-Grip-Tape-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Seat-Grip-Tape-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Seat-Grip-Tape-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Seat-Grip-Tape.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While I was initially skeptical of how effective this tape would be, it soon proved its use when I took it to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.junction4skatepark.co.uk\/\">Junction 4 Skatepark<\/a>. Whether it&#8217;s supermans, toboggans or cannonballs, the tape&#8217;s friction promises a strong grip that means you can focus on extension. Suicide no-handers and barspins top off the trick list with the tape providing a strong hold for your knees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-xc-enduro-or-trail\">XC, Enduro or Trail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-enduro-photo-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46957 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-enduro-photo-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-enduro-photo-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-enduro-photo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.merlincycles.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/SGT-enduro-photo.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The remaining pieces to your grip tape kit are just as effective on other bikes too. Placed on top of the seat, the grip tape kept me secure in the saddle throughout the ups, no matter the gradient. Come the end of a muddy ride, the strong adhesive keeps the tape in place, even when washing it. Once again, this product ticks all the boxes when it comes to durability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-downhill\">Downhill<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Downhill is one of the disciplines at the front of mountain biking for its high speeds, huge jumps and tricky technical sections. With these in mind, Reverse have designed their seat grip tape to provide that extra control needed during the steeps of downhill track. When stuck on the side of the saddle, it acts as another contact point for the rider. This allows them to navigate all conditions on the bike.<br>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-freeride\">Freeride<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Freeride is the discipline of mountain biking home to many legends. 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