Why Is There Tape Here?
01-07-11, 02:30 PM
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Why Is There Tape Here?
I got this set of handlebars for 50 cents at a garage sale.
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Why did someone go to the bother of adding the tape that you see in the foreground? There is an indentation there, but I can't see the tape making the handlebars any more comfortable.
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Why did someone go to the bother of adding the tape that you see in the foreground? There is an indentation there, but I can't see the tape making the handlebars any more comfortable.
01-07-11, 03:33 PM
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It's pretty standard to fill that back cable groove with something if it's not being used. They make a thin piece of rubbery stuff just for that, some use that or an empty section of housing, or a strip of bartape.
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I'll try that out next time.
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01-07-11, 03:54 PM
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thats the Campag brifter groove, that got filled,shift cable behind the bar, brake in front.
On round bars the tape wants to gap there ,
something like a piece of cotton 'friction' tape helps keep the wrap from separating.
On round bars the tape wants to gap there ,
something like a piece of cotton 'friction' tape helps keep the wrap from separating.
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01-07-11, 04:33 PM
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even then, I find comfort and cable routing much better if you loop the shifter cable to the front of the bars, instead of using the rear grooves.
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01-12-11, 07:01 PM
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Thanks for the info. I sure can't see how it could make a difference.
