Bicycle Mechanics - MTB handle bar grips

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Panoramic
07-04-04, 08:16 PM
I have the crazy idea of taking road bike tape (or tennis racquet tape) and using it to save weight. Good idea?

roadfix
07-04-04, 08:22 PM
I'll give you a nickel for every gram you save.

I actually use road cork tape on my Mtb bars. I double wrap them for a more comfortable feel.
Raiyn
07-04-04, 11:08 PM
There's weight weenie then there's stupid. That one trends towards the stupid., sorry

ULooKinAtMe?
07-24-04, 01:53 AM
Try Grab On foam MTB grips. A set weighs 79 grams! I use them on my SS rigid mtb for their shock absorbtion qualities; their being light as marshmallows is a bonus. They can be hard to find but don't buy any imitations (useless when wet).
dobber
07-24-04, 08:43 AM
I have the crazy idea of taking road bike tape (or tennis racquet tape) and using it to save weight. Good idea?

I bet the accumulated dirt on your rig weighs more than the net savings you'll get. That being said, I'm using bar wrap and grips on my bullhorn bars (bars with integrated bar ends).

Talk about belt and suspenders.
Raiyn
07-24-04, 11:13 AM
I bet the accumulated dirt on your rig weighs more than the net savings you'll get. That being said, I'm using bar wrap and grips on my bullhorn bars (bars with integrated bar ends).

Talk about belt and suspenders.
Yeah but putting bar tape on bullhorns is easier than tryong to force regular grips on them.