Originally Posted by
Bruzer
I would highly recommend an old inner tube (recycle punctured ones) wrapped over the foam.
I used an inner tube wrapped bars for most of this season and it was very grippy even when wet. It was however very poorly cushioned. I think foam would make this a very comfortable solution.
Good suggestion. I might add a few innertube loops to add grip since I think an entire innertube would add significant weight. I can easily apply some grippy loops with electrical tape, yeah! Better yet perhaps some rubber cement?
I am glad to be free from handlebar tape headaches!