Mandown

I have had a hard time with the "Search the Forums" function, so if this is a repeat, my apologizes. I need a step by step on replacing the bar tape on my drops. (My first time) If this is a repeat, send me a link. Thanks.

seitenryu

Start by placing one of the end corners on the end/edge of the bar. On the first way around the edge of the tape should meet this corner, then keep wrapping with the sticky center just past the previous wrap. This way means less overlap and if you decide to unwrap the tape it wont be a complete bust as it is only sticking to the bar. Sam

Cyclcist4879

https://parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=71

MIN 

For me, my OCD nature led to a 4-hour wrapping job. Remember to pull the tape tight for every single loop. Make sure your overlap is consistant and gradually tighter in the bends.

Here is the Fizik Microtex - I highly recommend using the Fizik gel padding with this thin tape.

San Rensho 

Cut two or three strips of tape about 3 inches long and put it around the bar at the brake lever. Tuck the ends under the hoods.

Now start at the bar ends, and start wrapping in the direction your fingers curl when holding the bars on the drops. Note the direction is different left and right. Continue wrapping, overlapping about 1/2 tape width as you go, in one continuous wrap, all the way up the bars to about an inch before the stem. Use a couple of wraps of electicians tape to keep the end from unwrapping.

nobrainer440

+1.

Volfy

Way back when, I learned to start wrapping from the stem end. That was when bars used to have a raised center section. Doing it this way, there will be a slight bump from the first turn overlap, but you can easily orient it so that it's at the bottom of the bar will won't be felt. The main advantage is that the bar tape becomes self-retaining at the center and doesn't require the electrical or vinyl tape to keep from unraveling. In fact, the old "trim tape" was mostly "dress-up" tapes and is typically very thin and printed with the bar manufacturer's logo.


I just did a wrap job with the newer style cork tape (whatever happen to the old shinny closed-cell foam tapes?) As before, I started from the center, and I like the end result. I didn't even have to apply the electrical trim tape. When I first got this bike, the handlebar tape had red electrical tape wrapped on top of black electrical tape to keep it from unravelling. Not Cool.