Getting back to your new found CL World Sport: Go for it and worry about the bar tape later. This is a great way to surprise your Dad for Christmas! He will be thrilled, even if it is an entry level Schwinn. My guess is even if you don't figure out which tape to buy, Dad will, or will at least find a new tape which suits him. You get my kudos for best thread of the month!
Truly sound advice. Dad will find a great surprise under the tree and, with any luck at all, will than get to experience the joy of the hunt for that last elusive component or accessory.
Great idea and I hope to hear, see, how this sentiment turns out. Start with the pictures now and let Dad add more later.
As for now, this article on
Taping Handlebars might jog a memory, or two...
Just a thought.