Talk to me about Bar Tape
matt@theforce
Posts: 647
Due to a snapped shifter cable, I'm going to make the most of being able to re-cable the whole bike & remove my CX handlebar brakes (that I've never used).
I'm wanting something that lasts well and offers a good level of comfort as this bike is my commuter/tourer/long distance bike all in one. I've been thinking about some Brooks tape but looking for other ideas's/recommendations from what you have used.
My current OEM tape is white with a red background, I'm not sure what make it is but so far I've been very impressed with it, hopefully it will have a marking of somekind on when I take it off for more ideas.
Thanks
Matthew
I'm wanting something that lasts well and offers a good level of comfort as this bike is my commuter/tourer/long distance bike all in one. I've been thinking about some Brooks tape but looking for other ideas's/recommendations from what you have used.
My current OEM tape is white with a red background, I'm not sure what make it is but so far I've been very impressed with it, hopefully it will have a marking of somekind on when I take it off for more ideas.
Thanks
Matthew
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Lizardskinz are spokennof highly. Quite dear, but if you're also considering brooks, then it won't be a prob. Spa cycles also do their own branded leather bartape at around half the price,if i recall correctly.0
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I like this stuff:
http://goo.gl/QGH3SU.
Cheap as chips, lasts well, easy to wrap...
comfy enough for me
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Have a look at Easton cork tape, retails around 7-9 quid and is quite hard-wearing, plus it's cheap enough to be replaced as desired 0
