Originally Posted by texaspandj

Mine sorta fits all the options.
Currently 2 of my 4 bikes have inner tube wrap. The other 2 have black wrap. But as soon as they bite the dust I'm changing to tube wrap.
The tubes are cheap (as I have about 20 used ones) and it just takes one. They're somewhat spongy and grippy which I like. They only come in black (although I do have a clear one) so I match the saddle and generally the cable housing.
A BF member said the tubes smell bad, another said they don't last long. So if you try it I suggest you:
Cut them in equal length and slice them down the middle.
Wash it to get rid of the smell and allows the wrap to grip the bars better.
Pull tight so they don't move but not so tight they lose there sponginess and longevity.
Instead of tape finish off with vulcanized glue for a neater look.
I'm not a cheap bastud I'm a poor one, (there's a quality difference).