Fizik Handlebar Gel Pad owners chime in...
06-04-05, 03:14 PM
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Fizik Handlebar Gel Pad owners chime in...
ok, i'm trying to figure out how to install the gel tape on my handle bar. there are 2pcs of the L shape gel pads. now do those goes on the side of the drop bar or do those go on the inside of the dropbar.
06-04-05, 03:29 PM
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The L-shaped goes on the top bar bending around towards your hoods. There should also be two straight gel pieces, those go into your drops.
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in my opinion, there really isnt much of an addition in comfort from the fizik gel. maybe its because i didnt use the provided tape with the gel though, i just used the pads under my cork wrap. i think the best cushioning on the market these days is specialized's bar fat stuff, thats really nice
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alright, i try not to wrap it too tight. i've never used these gel pad before.. so from what i know is that the fizik u can cut and not worry about the gel being bursted. so i'll try this one first and then perhaps next time i'll try the bar phat.
my friend has it on his tarmac.... and it's smooth, so he said.
my friend has it on his tarmac.... and it's smooth, so he said.
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I like mine .. and yes, you can cut the Fizik pads.
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Originally Posted by go4broke44
in my opinion, there really isnt much of an addition in comfort from the fizik gel. maybe its because i didnt use the provided tape with the gel though, i just used the pads under my cork wrap. i think the best cushioning on the market these days is specialized's bar fat stuff, thats really nice
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Originally Posted by veneer
any good DIY site on how to install the handlebar tape?
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The Park Tool site sucks when it comes to wrapping bars. Check this: https://www.jimlangley.net/wrench/tapebars.htm
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