Geek Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Hey guys, I've just brought some race bike bartape, it feels really confortable and my current grips keep sliding down the rise of my bars I just thought I was some sort of genius and was going to take over the world with my new theory, but then though that their is no way that nobody hasn't done it before. So is their anybody else out their that does this? or has done it and failed. or do you have any thoughts about my amazing idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 i have tape on my bike its soooo cumfy it wears down fairly fast and it's a little expensive but you do get like 3-4 pairs out of one pack so its all good it comes in some really funky colours too hhha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathie wafie Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 Me and a couple guys down this way have been using it for a couple years. Far more comfy than anything else ive used! Just doesn't last too long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran@ZSClothing Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 I can only ride with bar tape normall grips are to fat and un comfy like to be able to feel the bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 A few of my mates run it. I have never liked the stuff though as I have quite big hands and find it abit too thin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMeek Posted October 1, 2010 Report Share Posted October 1, 2010 A lot of people i know run it. Been doing it non stop now for a couple years. never going back. But there is a type of bar tape to use and not to use. If you look at a standard brontrager or specialize rap it has slight stretch in the material. Creates arm pump and fatigue quicker. you need to get a non stretch version. Link for example. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fizik/microtex-handlebar-tape-ec008141?query=bar%20tape Oh and you will get three sets out of that and they last ages. My style of installation is to tuck and plug and twist the way stress goes into them so that they tighten under pressure and have a diagonal cut with one rotation of tape so it has good presentation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 (edited) A lot of people i know run it. Been doing it non stop now for a couple years. never going back. But there is a type of bar tape to use and not to use. If you look at a standard brontrager or specialize rap it has slight stretch in the material. Creates arm pump and fatigue quicker. you need to get a non stretch version. Link for example. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/fizik/microtex-handlebar-tape-ec008141?query=bar%20tape Oh and you will get three sets out of that and they last ages. My style of installation is to tuck and plug and twist the way stress goes into them so that they tighten under pressure and have a diagonal cut with one rotation of tape so it has good presentation. Yep, I've been using bar tape for the last 5 years, in double layers (otherwise its too thin). What works best is the cork type or silicone type, pick you favourite colour. Cheaper overall than standard grips, the only drawback is that when they start undoing when damaged in a crash, and it becomes a mess. Incidentally, I have moved back to firm foam grips a week ago just for the sake of trying again. Edited October 2, 2010 by TrashZen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristaps Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Bar tape is the best !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted October 2, 2010 Report Share Posted October 2, 2010 Can't seem to find this out anywhere, is it like tennis grips where it doesn't have a sticky side or does it have a sticky side like actual tape? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Can't seem to find this out anywhere, is it like tennis grips where it doesn't have a sticky side or does it have a sticky side like actual tape? Thanks in advance. They're supposed to be for race/road bikes. Should find them in Evans Cycles/Halfords... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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