double bar tape

ilovegrace

When doubling upon bar tape is it OK to use a cheap tape , ? if so is the deda Ok or any suggestions.
regards
ILG

JayKosta

Inexpensive tape is ok if it is durable enough to suit your needs.

Consider using cloth 'friction tape' from a hardware store for the under layers. Friction tape wouldn't be good as a top layer because it would unravel on the edges, but it's good for under layer because it is somewhat sticky on both sides and that helps keep the top layer in place.

Jay Kosta
Endwell NY USA

drlodge

Cheap tape may be better...expensive "padded" tape will leave an uneven finish which could be a pain to cover over.

sloppyschleckonds

I cannot think of any scenario why you would need to do this

ivanoile

Lots of pro's do this on their training bikes,so it is better for comfort I guess.

meanredspider

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

I cannot think of any scenario why you would need to do this

I can think of a few. Possibly that makes me smarter than you :roll:

meanredspider

Seriously, though, loads of Paris Roubaix bikes have this done. It's not inconceivable that the OP is doing similar riding or has hand issues or whatever. It's a fair question.

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/arti ... one-40737/

ilovegrace

reason for the question is i have changed from ritchey to fra handlebars (new bike) seems to be smaller a circumference bar when riding I am possibly over tensing my grip.
I have thin tape that came with the bike so I feel as though a another wrap might comfort things up a little.
By the way , check out contadors tapping , looks like double tape to me.
On another sport , I come from a cricket background where batsman can prefer from one to five depending on hand size and feel etc, surely this is the same on the bike ?
Thanks for the input.
regards
ILG

dennisn

SloppySchleckonds wrote:

I cannot think of any scenario why you would need to do this

Well, some people DO have issues with hand pain. Or don't like to use gloves. Or like the feel of a bigger diameter bar. That's three scenarios just off the top of my head. :roll:

Bozman

I use 3T ergosum bars and they're pretty narrow so I double wrap the tops, I use a cheap cork and then I over wrap with microtex.

ilovegrace

Bozman wrote:

I use 3T ergosum bars and they're pretty narrow so I double wrap the tops, I use a cheap cork and then I over wrap with microtex.

Just the job.
thanks Mr Bozman