Remove the protective backing and feel the material it feels exactly the same on both sides. There are no adhesives! Now touch it to itself you have just a few seconds to peel it away before it starts to bond. It bonds to itself or to our silicone grips, but not to your bike or to your components. No more cleanup. No more nasty glue stuck all over your bike or products. ESI Silicone Tape has some of the same benefits as our grips. They are UV resistant, heat resistant, made in the USA, and long lasting. Not to mention it is military grade! The best part is when you are done with it, cut it off and throw it away. No Clean up needed!!!! There are countless uses for our silicone tape. One awesome use is it makes a great chain stay protector! Also, wrap it under mounts to keep your lights, cameras, GPS, etc. from rotating and scratching your bars. Basically, anything you use adhesive/electrical tape on, you can now use ESI Silicone Tape instead without the mess. With 10ft in a roll you can get numerous chain stay protectors, and custom tape jobs for only 8.99 which is a great value! Some other great uses include tool handles, finishing tape, and protecting wear points on your frame. The possibilities are endless. This tape is self-bonding meaning there is no messy glue to clean up when removed Can be used to prevent wear and chafing in addition to taping handlebar tape UV resistant, heat resistant, made in the USA, and long lasting