Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
Buy some cheap tape from Performance or Nashbar (under $10) and practice to your heart's content. When you get it right, you can invest in pricey tape if you prefer it....
... and start another "what is the best bar tape" thread, but with a twist: "what is the best bar tape that will impress my husband?"
BTW: I would go with Fizik, in a dark, probably black color so it doesn't show dirt as much. We have used both Fizik and Lizard Skins, but the LS is a bit finicky and cost's way more than it's worth. There, I did it.
addendum: blast it! jgrosser beat me to the punch by 6 minutes.
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Last edited by RoadTire; 12-05-14 at 10:34 AM.