Originally Posted by
crandress
is there a way to make it more comfy?
2. I wanted to make this bike retro, but I assume most old style tapes will be uncomfy.
Are you asking as someone who for sure dislikes cotton cloth tape, or have you not used it before? Some people can be comfortable on thin cloth wrap.
If you're uncomfortable on it, the next question is
why. Thin hard wrap can dig into your hand more, so a cotton-wrapped bar can be more sensitive to a good handlebar choice and fit. If your hands don't mind the hardness but need the bars to have a wider diameter, you can double-wrap the cloth, or wrap something else below it. If your hands want the grip to be squishier, you can wrap something squishier below the tape.
If the bike is a rider and you end up having a hard time getting cloth tape to be comfortable, definitely switch the type of tape.