bar tape

shamrock55

sorry guys this question has prob been asked before but what is the best type of bar tape for comfort and how do you put it on,would you have to remove the rubber bit that comes over the top of the bar by the gear and brake lever sorry if there are specific names for these parts im new enough to this;)

feck sake lads

a good gel bartape is best. start at the bottom of the bars work your way to top .keep a good tight pull on the tape overlap half the width every time .the hoods will fold back cover the clamp with the 2 ins strip that comes with the tape finish off by taping the end about 1.5ins from the stem.
hope this helps cant explain it any better:D

Trekker09

Anyone used the Brooks bar tape?

shamrock55

feck sake lads wrote: »

a good gel bartape is best. start at the bottom of the bars work your way to top .keep a good tight pull on the tape overlap half the width every time .the hoods will fold back cover the clamp with the 2 ins strip that comes with the tape finish off by taping the end about 1.5ins from the stem.
hope this helps cant explain it any better:D

very helpfull thanks,will 1 roll do the whole bar?

Beasty

You have 2 minutes 39s for each side;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXL7FY0N0ks

feck sake lads

shamrock55 wrote: »

very helpfull thanks,will 1 roll do the whole bar?

yes one roll per side make sure you have sticky tape handy when you get to the end on yeah when you start leave an overhang of about 1.8 of an inch because it will hold the stopper dead tight act as a wedge

feck sake lads

never used the brooks was going to use it on my tourer but came across fizik bartape which is as tough as old boots:D:D brilliant tape but you need gel under it.

Mr Magners

Beasty wrote: »

You have 2 minutes 39s for each side;)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXL7FY0N0ks

I get the feeling that wasn't his first time doing that!

happytramp

Trekker09 wrote: »

Anyone used the Brooks bar tape?

Oh yes, I have the antique brown and have to say I love it. Something about it just exudes quality. What's cool about it is that the more you use it the better it looks. Although, it's shockingly expensive for what it is and had I not got it as a present I'd never have been able to justify the cost. Also, I believe that the honey brown does fade quite a bit over time. I still think it looks nice though.

Trekker09

happytramp wrote: »

Oh yes, I have the antique brown and have to say I love it. Something about it just exudes quality. What's cool about it is that the more you use it the better it looks. Although, it's shockingly expensive for what it is and had I not got it as a present I'd never have been able to justify the cost. Also, I believe that the honey brown does fade quite a bit over time. I still think it looks nice though.

Cheers happytramp. Might use it on my Cinelli Proxima which nearly finished. Have a Sam Marco Rolls saddle which would look great with the Brooks.

-Chris-

feck sake lads wrote: »

start at the bottom of the bars work your way to top

After reading this and watching Beasty's video, I all of a sudden feel very wrong... :cool::D

Any other top-to-bottom-ers???

Tonyandthewhale

-Chris- wrote: »

Any other top-to-bottom-ers???

Get out.

studiorat

-Chris- wrote: »

Any other top-to-bottom-ers???

Yep, measure in 1.5 inch or what you like and tuck the end into the bar end. Easier to center it in the middle.

Real question is do you wrap forward or backwards :cool:

cdaly_

-Chris- wrote: »

After reading this and watching Beasty's video, I all of a sudden feel very wrong... :cool::D

Any other top-to-bottom-ers???

studiorat wrote: »

Yep, measure in 1.5 inch or what you like and tuck the end into the bar end. Easier to center it in the middle.

Real question is do you wrap forward or backwards :cool:

Yep. Backwards from the top (tape holds itself in place so no need for finishing tape), reverse direction at the brake levers and tuck in at the plugs. Insulating tape wrapped inside out over the drops first so the tape will stay in place if it gets shredded against a wall/road.

blorg

I don't like the feel of the Brooks tape; it is slippery and feels thin compared to standard cork tape. Pity as it looks good.

shamrock55

Mr Magners wrote: »

I get the feeling that wasn't his first time doing that!

whats that white stuff he has under the tape?