Finally done with that ridiculous white bar tape.
04-04-13, 11:50 AM
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Finally done with that ridiculous white bar tape.
Seriously, what's up with white bar tape? It's just ridiculous if you actually ride your bike. I went with a more sensible option.
04-04-13, 11:55 AM
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Plate is for the local crit series, I'm too lazy to cut it off and zip tie it back on twice a week, and the rear light is because I went for a ride this morning in the dark, the front light came off for the tape change.
04-04-13, 12:11 PM
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While I had white bar tape, I loved it. I changed it to green just to try it out but I still miss the white. I ride a fair amount ~180 miles/week but it wouldn't get overly dirty. I would clean it whenever I cleaned by bike and it always stayed pretty clean.
04-04-13, 12:19 PM
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White tape is pro.
You need to be a pro, and have a mechanic regularly putting on new tape.
You need to be a pro, and have a mechanic regularly putting on new tape.
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04-04-13, 12:44 PM
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There are two kinds of cyclists: those who appreciate white bar tape and those who should.
04-04-13, 12:47 PM
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OP, just to let you know. White bar tape people are very touchy about their white bar tape.
04-04-13, 12:48 PM
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I also like orange tape. It makes it easier for my kids to pick me out of the pack.
04-04-13, 01:04 PM
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white bar tape = pro
04-04-13, 01:21 PM
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04-04-13, 01:28 PM
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Bicycle Repair Man !!!
Real men wear black.
I have white leather on several vintage bicycles and it is a little more work to keep that looking nice... the Fizik is some very nice tape.
As for lights... it seems that research indicates that they decrease your odds of becoming road kill especially when you ride at dusk or at night.
I have white leather on several vintage bicycles and it is a little more work to keep that looking nice... the Fizik is some very nice tape.
As for lights... it seems that research indicates that they decrease your odds of becoming road kill especially when you ride at dusk or at night.
04-04-13, 01:30 PM
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After black... cloth tape and shellac is my favourite.
I did these bars up five years ago and all they need is a little wipe down with soap and water to keep them looking great.
I did these bars up five years ago and all they need is a little wipe down with soap and water to keep them looking great.
04-04-13, 01:32 PM
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04-04-13, 01:34 PM
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04-04-13, 01:51 PM
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You Know!? For Kids!
You cannot use white tape before Easter. I like the orange.
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