Originally Posted by
davester
I wouldn't go with white unless I was wrapping a wall hanger or had a team mechanic waiting for me at the end of each day prepared to put a new wrapping of tape on ready for the next race day. If you don't have that then your white tape will look awful after very few rides.
I think they're supposed to be shellacked from what I've read recently. Gives it more color and makes it easier to clean. Without shellac, i i thknit would have to black.
I'll only use black and brown foam/cork tape for the grime control.