Which Handlebar Tape?

Weeman1973
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I'm looking to replace the handlebar tape on my Planet X Nanolight. As it is in the Team Guru colours, thought it might be nice to have the tape in matching Blue, so was wondering if any of you had any recommendations for some nice quality padded tape I could use & best place to get it (in Blue).
Also as this is my first time wrapping bars, any tips / advice you could offer, in particular to removing & fixing brake levers / shifters.
Also as this is my first time wrapping bars, any tips / advice you could offer, in particular to removing & fixing brake levers / shifters.
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Cork type tapes are all the same.. get the one you like or the one on offer... usual suspects... Wiggle, CRC, Ribble, Planet X and the likes... as for wrapping it up, there are decent videos on youtubeleft the forum March 20230
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if you want extra padding the cinelli gel cork tape is good...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-gel-cork-bar-tape/
as above, there are plenty of online guides to wrapping tape
the main things are to get the start correct with the tape well anchored by the bar cap and neat on the first turn, and then keep the tension high and even as you wrap
you can use the old tape on the other side as a reference for how much space between turns and how to wrap around the hoods (although there are diffent ways you can do it, depending on how much/little padding you want in the area)my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
That has saved me asking the question. Thanks ;-)
Just to add that anyone looking for the Cinelli tape in black or white then Halfords are cheap (£9.99/£10.99) plus an extra 20% discount if you reserve for collect online.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_719261_langId_-1_categoryId_165578"You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul0 -
ugo.santalucia wrote:Cork type tapes are all the same.. get the one you like or the one on offer
+1... There isn't anything out there that is BETTER than cork(so to speak).0 -
dennisn wrote:ugo.santalucia wrote:Cork type tapes are all the same.. get the one you like or the one on offer
+1... There isn't anything out there that is BETTER than cork(so to speak).
Unless you want a colour that isn't black and like your bike to look tidy! For that circumstance there is Fizik Microtex......Faster than a tent.......0 -
Charlie Potatoes wrote:That has saved me asking the question. Thanks ;-)
Just to add that anyone looking for the Cinelli tape in black or white then Halfords are cheap (£9.99/£10.99) plus an extra 20% discount if you reserve for collect online.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_719261_langId_-1_categoryId_165578
bear in mind, that's the standard cork tape, not the gel one
the standard tape...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-cork-ribbon-bar-tape/
the gel tape...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-gel-cork-bar-tape/my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny0 -
My favourite tape by far is the Cinelli Gel Cork.
I currently have Fizik Microtex fitted which is easier to clean but nowhere near as comfortable.
My next tape will be the Cinelli Gel Cork.None of the above should be taken seriously, and certainly not personally.0 -
Try this,had black and found it really comfy and easy to put on.Have just ordered some blue from Tweaks cycles ,as they are best price I could find £12.80.
Make sure you choose doubletouch form drop down menu when ordering it.
http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/ ... e-11-44781
http://www.tweekscycles.com/components/ ... lebar-tape0 -
sungod wrote:Charlie Potatoes wrote:That has saved me asking the question. Thanks ;-)
Just to add that anyone looking for the Cinelli tape in black or white then Halfords are cheap (£9.99/£10.99) plus an extra 20% discount if you reserve for collect online.
http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_719261_langId_-1_categoryId_165578
bear in mind, that's the standard cork tape, not the gel one
the standard tape...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-cork-ribbon-bar-tape/
the gel tape...
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/cinelli-gel-cork-bar-tape/
Thanks sungod,
Glad that I didn't get around to ordering it yesterday"You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul0