Wrapping bar tape

itboffin
itboffin Posts: 20,072
edited March 2009 in The workshop
I can wrap bar tape pretty well but have a nightmare when it comes to securing the ends, I know it takes practice but can some offer an easy method. I already don't bother with the included non sticky tiny piece of tape.
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  • singlespeedexplosif
    singlespeedexplosif Posts: 1,564
    the stuff included is indeed crap. Use bog standard electrical tape.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    +1 for electrical tape. Usually helps give it the appearance of being symmetrical. :oops:
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    I just get someone else to do it for me :wink:
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    women wrote:
    I just get someone else to do it for me :wink:

    That's your answer to everything, jeez...
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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    biondino wrote:
    women wrote:
    I just get someone else to do it for me :wink:

    That's your answer to everything, jeez...

    yup

    And women never do ANYTHING for other people at all :roll:
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  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    If you want to use the supplied tape to finish the job off, use electrical tape to secure first, then the supplied tape, then heat it with a hairdryer for a few minutes. The finishing tape should tighten up and stay secure.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,072
    Slow Downcp wrote:
    If you want to use the supplied tape to finish the job off, use electrical tape to secure first, then the supplied tape, then heat it with a hairdryer for a few minutes. The finishing tape should tighten up and stay secure.

    Ta i'll try that, all I need now is a hair dryer :lol:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    linsen wrote:
    I just get someone else to do it for me :wink:

    i have a friendly bike shop in under 5mins walk away, need i say more.....

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