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Great set of responses! Thanks!
I typically do what many do wrt no tape until a couple of rides. I was addressing the longer term discoveries/curiosities of position and placement.
Two suggestions stick out, heat and the use of the Fizik Microtex. The Pinarello has the later with 2mm thickness that is truly washable. Reuse is new.
The De Rosa Pro also has Fizik Microtex but in 3mm with a little tacky finish which does not get as clean.
Both bikes are candidates for change with the DR already having one rewrap.
All great Ideas. More options to play with.
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