Originally Posted by
pdlamb
Usually when I recable. Occasionally when the tape starts sagging, and I can't keep it tight on the bars.
So, every year or so up to 3-4 years.
+1. No point in not replacing cables when I have the bar tape off, so the cables usually drive the decision. I can tolerate dirty tape or tape with small tears. If it starts coming unwound, I will rewrap the tops; if it comes unwound below the brifters, I will rewrap and replace cables while I’m in there.