You'll hate me, but, bar tape question.
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You'll hate me, but, bar tape question.
What kind of bar tape is this?
I have yet to get a definite answer, and or a link to a place where it can be had.
In my experience, it's the only white stuff that stays clean and isn't shellacked.
I have yet to get a definite answer, and or a link to a place where it can be had.
In my experience, it's the only white stuff that stays clean and isn't shellacked.
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Ambrosio Handlebar ribbon. You can get it here:
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/showPa...BRHBTP200&bike=
And that is likely the only place you can get it. And they appear to be out of white at the moment.
If you need some, PM me I think I have a couple boxes of white.
-Shin
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/showPa...BRHBTP200&bike=
And that is likely the only place you can get it. And they appear to be out of white at the moment.
If you need some, PM me I think I have a couple boxes of white.
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GACKKK...I had that on my Specialized Sirrus...I can not for the life of me remember what it was! They might have called it micro fiber.
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Why is the bar wrapped backwards?
+1 on the Ambrosio
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I wondered where the inexpensive Ambrosio tape was being sold. PBK used to have it really cheap, $3 or less. They no longer sell it, and my stash is just about gone. I sure would like to find it for $3 again...
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Vetta made something absolutely identical, amongst a couple of other places:
Last I heard, Keirin Cycles had a few rolls of an identical (different brand) tape in white.
The Bike Ribbon stuff is quite similar, though not perforated, and to my eyes, too thick:
-Kurt
Last I heard, Keirin Cycles had a few rolls of an identical (different brand) tape in white.
The Bike Ribbon stuff is quite similar, though not perforated, and to my eyes, too thick:
-Kurt
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I think that was the brand I used in the 80s. Padded vinyle, with a light leather texture and the single line of small holes through it. I actually liked it very much, the white looked great and they were cheap! Try scrubbing it with WD40 or Pledge. Those two usually works for me for getting any greasy smudges off on any part of my bike or motorcycle.
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Well, if you don't absolutely need the perforation, Bike Ribbon's basic bar tape is similar. Padded vinyl with the faux leather texture. New, it looks a bit shiny, but over time the shine fades. And it actually cleans fairly easily, which can't be said of most bar tape.
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Working with some celeste tape I recently realized that wrapping it starting from the stem side makes it unnecessary to tape the ends down next to the stem. Finishing a nice white - or light colored - tape job with black electric tape doesn't look good, and white or matching colored tape that works well for the job is hard to come by.
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Working with some celeste tape I recently realized that wrapping it starting from the stem side makes it unnecessary to tape the ends down next to the stem. Finishing a nice white - or light colored - tape job with black electric tape doesn't look good, and white or matching colored tape that works well for the job is hard to come by.
Prettier though, yes.
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My method of wrapping is to start from the brake lever body and out to the stem and bar end. That way you don't end up catching/pushing on the edges of the tape when your weight is pushing against it from the drops or the tops.
I've done it that way per what I learned in the 80's. I missed doing the same on my recent build, but I'll definitely do it that way when I replace the tape on my PSV sometime in the near future. Never had the bar tapes develop any gaps or loosening with this method of wrapping.
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I've done it that way per what I learned in the 80's. I missed doing the same on my recent build, but I'll definitely do it that way when I replace the tape on my PSV sometime in the near future. Never had the bar tapes develop any gaps or loosening with this method of wrapping.
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Amazon carries the [formerly know as Ambrisio] bike ribbon. I didn't see any in white on a quick search, but it's worth checking from time to time, if only for the other photos that come up under 'bike ribbon.'
https://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12653220...0ribbon&page=2
https://www.amazon.com/s/qid=12653220...0ribbon&page=2
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Nick, the fizik bar tape looks like it would work and it's not to high priced: https://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Bicycle-...5322119&sr=8-2
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My method of wrapping is to start from the brake lever body and out to the stem and bar end. That way you don't end up catching/pushing on the edges of the tape when your weight is pushing against it from the drops or the tops.
I've done it that way per what I learned in the 80's. I missed doing the same on my recent build, but I'll definitely do it that way when I replace the tape on my PSV sometime in the near future. Never had the bar tapes develop any gaps or loosening with this method of wrapping.
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I've done it that way per what I learned in the 80's. I missed doing the same on my recent build, but I'll definitely do it that way when I replace the tape on my PSV sometime in the near future. Never had the bar tapes develop any gaps or loosening with this method of wrapping.
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Nick, the fizik bar tape looks like it would work and it's not to high priced: https://www.amazon.com/Fizik-Bicycle-...5322119&sr=8-2
I'll post a photo of what happens when you tighten the lever down.
-Kurt
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This Ambrosio tape is what I've settled on for every bike, it's my favorite. I used to buy it from PBK as well, but finally used my last fresh box. I've had good success with reusing it several times, though.
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Wow, ANOTHER supplier in Niagara Falls. What is it about that place?
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I've been wrapping bars stem-down since I was 11 in 1971. I pull the tape tight and keep it tight all the way to the bar-ends. I've never had a problem with it coming loose - anywhere. Practice with some cheap tape a few times to hone your technique.
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Seriously.... I thought the falls was nothing but 24hour breakfast and seedy looking strip clubs.
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I'd never heard of this method... I'll have to give that a try some time. But since I spend so little time on the drops, starting at the bar end, and ending at the stem has always worked really well for me. As for tape, I'll often use colored electrical tape to finish it off. Of course, the color would be some sort of matching/contrasting color.
There. My inner Fred is rearing his ugly head again!
There. My inner Fred is rearing his ugly head again!
Don't remember if I figured it out myself or learned from someone else that way of wrappng the bar tape, but it sure works well to keep it all in place for a long time.
I never had problems with using black electircal tape at the stem because the tape matches or works well my bikes which were all grey, black and white. Anyway, if you have to match a cerain primary colored bike, there are electrical tapes of different colrs available.
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I never had problems with using black electircal tape at the stem because the tape matches or works well my bikes which were all grey, black and white. Anyway, if you have to match a cerain primary colored bike, there are electrical tapes of different colrs available.
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Don't remember if I figured it out myself or learned from someone else that way of wrappng the bar tape, but it sure works well to keep it all in place for a long time.
I never had problems with using black electircal tape at the stem because the tape matches or works well my bikes which were all grey, black and white. Anyway, if you have to match a cerain primary colored bike, there are electrical tapes of different colrs available.
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I never had problems with using black electircal tape at the stem because the tape matches or works well my bikes which were all grey, black and white. Anyway, if you have to match a cerain primary colored bike, there are electrical tapes of different colrs available.
Chombi
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If you ride the drops, and wrap from the stem down, the wrap tends to "peel" downward after a while, even the adhesive stuff.
My white tape rolls have white finishing tape, and China's 5th largest trading partner sells electrical tape in a multi-colored pack here, including white.
My white tape rolls have white finishing tape, and China's 5th largest trading partner sells electrical tape in a multi-colored pack here, including white.