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Old 11-08-16, 03:37 PM
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smarkinson
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I would've thought they were all the same really when it comes to installation. They have a sticky side but it is so weak and thin that it is almost completely useless. If you make a mistake you can usually just unwind and then start again. I think the main thing that holds the bar tape in place is just friction against previous layer rather than the adhesive on the tape.

The main problem with installing bar tape is getting started (trying to get the tape to come out of the handlebar ends without a nasty bulge or crease is a real art) and finishing. Personally I find the little bit of tape they supply to wrap around at the end to be not much use so I just end up wrapping some electrical tape around the ends to finish it off.

Make a note of how your current tape is wrapped (clockwise/anticlockwise) so you can copy it.

Zipp Service Course is what I currently have after previously using Fizik superlight and I'm happy with it.
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