Can't get my bar ends in?!

alihisgreat

Just wrapped some Fizik Microtex and I can't get the supplied bar ends in all the way :?

I put the Lizard Skins ones I had previously in there as a temporary fix, but they are working loose so I want to get the Fizik ones in there.

Should I cut the overhanging bar tape down a bit?

marcusjb

Yes, then hit it with a big hammer.

(I do use a hammer for gentle persuasion, along with a small flat-blade screwdriver to push the excess bar tape into place gently).

redvee

You might want to have something between the bar ends and the 'ammer, like a block of wood.

Bar Shaker

Do they have a screw to spread the insert once they are in? This might need to be loosened to get them in.

ademort

ALIHISGREAT wrote:

Just wrapped some Fizik Microtex and I can't get the supplied bar ends in all the way :?

I put the Lizard Skins ones I had previously in there as a temporary fix, but they are working loose so I want to get the Fizik ones in there.

Should I cut the overhanging bar tape down a bit?

I,ve just done mine. Have to say was a bugger getting the plugs in but i,ve got strong thumbs and after some pushing they did go in.I,d cut the tape down and try and fit the plugs. Am not a big fan of using hammers on bikes even for bar end plugs.

alihisgreat

How did you find wrapping it apart from that? Mines really lumpy

Don't think it likes the bend on my compact bars.

ademort

Kept the tape really tight but didnt like the result first time so took it off and did it a second time looks great now am pleased with it. Its not as pliable as many other tapes i,ve used but once on the bars it looks excellent.In fact i,d go as far as to say its probably the best looking bar tape i,ve ever used.

Yossie

Don't use a metal hammer if you're going this route - rubber or wooden mallet. £5 or so from B & Q and it'll last forever.

Remember - always use the same material hammer/mallet as the thing you're smashing into smithereens.