Originally Posted by
Gordiep
In 15 years of riding, I've never seen a knowledgeable rider wrap from the tops. I don't want to get into a discussion of what "traditional' means, but every tutorial I've ever read has indicated to start from the bottom. It's tradition with most everyone I know, and most everyone that I ride with.
My 30 yr old follis (whose tape has never (to my knowledge) been replaced) tape wrapping starts at the top and ends at the plug. (adhesive backed
cloth tape if it matters)