Originally Posted by
operator
Can someone explain the oury grips PLUS bar tape. Please.
Softer and cushy up top where you're going to be cruising anyway, and then still effective tape over the rest of the bars where you're going to be riding harder. Doesn't seem too weird to me...they make gel pads and various other similar things for handlebars.
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5256
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=5256
http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?c...%20Accessories
Maybe the owner of that bike just doesn't want it to be all soft everywhere, I know I don't like my drops to be all squishy feeling.