Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Sacramento, California, USA
Bikes: Specialized Tarmac, Canyon Exceed, Specialized Transition, Ellsworth Roots, Ridley Excalibur
I've done the athletic tape thing too, when trying out new bars and trying to get the brake levers dialed in. It's cheap and easy, especially if you favor Cinelli cork tape, which tends to tear when you pull it off.