Does Anyone Wrap (Tape) Handlebars From The Center Outward?
02-16-12, 07:23 AM
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Stem to the ends for almost 50 years and I still use cotton tape w/shellac.
02-16-12, 08:06 AM
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I snapped some crappy pics with my phone this morning showing more examples:
02-16-12, 09:31 AM
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They all look exactly like mine...up over and back...down under and forward...
That ensures that when you pull and twist back as part of hill climbing in the saddle - you're tightening - not loosening the tape...
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That ensures that when you pull and twist back as part of hill climbing in the saddle - you're tightening - not loosening the tape...
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I've had people say, "But you're going to feel "ridges" when gripping the tape..."
To be honest, I've never noticed - then again I'm a wheel builder with severely calloused hands...
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To be honest, I've never noticed - then again I'm a wheel builder with severely calloused hands...
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02-16-12, 12:50 PM
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I always wondered what that tape was for......What year was the memo for wrapping tape backwards?
02-16-12, 05:17 PM
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I'm starting to wonder if my first attempts suffered because I didn't use enough tension, not because of the direction...
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only one who wants to know the correct method for this situation.
Anyone? Please.......inquiring minds want to know this stuff.
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Hmmmmm ....... and how many people actually bother to clean off any old adhesive before putting down that shiny new tape? Few bike shops do but I insist on it. Maybe I'm being overly obcessive.
02-17-12, 09:23 AM
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Bottom up always. +1 I use the self fusing, silicone tape. It only sticks to itself, is very clean, and looks a lot better than electrical tape (and can take hot weather).
Here's the clear version:
And for some contrast, red tape on neon green bar tape:
I use this stuff a lot, keep it in several colors: clear, orange, red, yellow, blue, green and black. I've found it pretty cheap on fleecebay. Last time I bought from this guy, he threw in a couple of extra rolls.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130620491518...84.m1439.l2649
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Here's the clear version:
And for some contrast, red tape on neon green bar tape:
I use this stuff a lot, keep it in several colors: clear, orange, red, yellow, blue, green and black. I've found it pretty cheap on fleecebay. Last time I bought from this guy, he threw in a couple of extra rolls.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130620491518...84.m1439.l2649
bill
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02-17-12, 09:56 AM
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I used wrap from end to middle, but had problems with the tape at the top near the stem. I now exclusively wrap from stem to the end without any problems. No bulging or loosening, and the stem area of the handlebar looks neater.
This is my opinion and works well for me. Most riders and bike shops wrap end to middle which is ok. No right or wrong whatever works for each rider.
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This is my opinion and works well for me. Most riders and bike shops wrap end to middle which is ok. No right or wrong whatever works for each rider.
YannisG
02-17-12, 10:21 PM
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Bottom to top. Start on the outer side of the bar and the first wrap goes under. That is the correct technique.
Apparently a lot of people do it wrong and seem to like it. God bless them if it works, but they are still doing it wrong. No shop would tape top to bottom.
BL
Apparently a lot of people do it wrong and seem to like it. God bless them if it works, but they are still doing it wrong. No shop would tape top to bottom.
BL
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02-17-12, 11:13 PM
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Bottom up always. +1 I use the self fusing, silicone tape. It only sticks to itself, is very clean, and looks a lot better than electrical tape (and can take hot weather).
I use this stuff a lot, keep it in several colors: clear, orange, red, yellow, blue, green and black. I've found it pretty cheap on fleecebay. Last time I bought from this guy, he threw in a couple of extra rolls.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130620491518...84.m1439.l2649
bill
I use this stuff a lot, keep it in several colors: clear, orange, red, yellow, blue, green and black. I've found it pretty cheap on fleecebay. Last time I bought from this guy, he threw in a couple of extra rolls.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/130620491518...84.m1439.l2649
bill
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02-17-12, 11:14 PM
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Bottom to top. Start on the outer side of the bar and the first wrap goes under. That is the correct technique.
Apparently a lot of people do it wrong and seem to like it. God bless them if it works, but they are still doing it wrong. No shop would tape bottom to top.
BL
Apparently a lot of people do it wrong and seem to like it. God bless them if it works, but they are still doing it wrong. No shop would tape bottom to top.
BL
02-17-12, 11:16 PM
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I used to tape top to bottom but my tape always came unravelled. I am sure there was more wrong with my taping skillz than just the direction of the wrap.
02-18-12, 01:16 PM
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I started taping my bars from the stem down because the finishing tape would get kind of gooey, especially on hot days, and haven't had any problems with it loosening or peeling up. I use the thicker type tape, I think it was labeled as "cork" (but it seems more like a really dense foam) with tapered edges so it will level out the overlaps. With the starting end secured and wrapped pretty tightly it's worked well.
Has anyone tried using heat shrink tubing to secure the end if it's wrapped from the bottom up? That seems like it would be pretty secure and would probably eliminate the gooeyness that I didn't like.
Has anyone tried using heat shrink tubing to secure the end if it's wrapped from the bottom up? That seems like it would be pretty secure and would probably eliminate the gooeyness that I didn't like.
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The auction I linked to was a recent rebuy for me to restock my inventory, and add some colors. I sent the seller a PM, as I already had a lot of red, and I requested some different colors that he had on another auction. No problem.
+1 This is one of those items where ebay is a lot cheaper.
Here's one I did recently, using yellow silicone tape.
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02-18-12, 10:29 PM
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I can't believe nobody has even bothered mentioning the Coriolis effect! The direction (top--> down or top<--Down) is based off of whether you live in the Northern, or Southern, Hemisphere. Also, it helps to know if you tend to ride your bike East/West more so in one direction or the other. These will all impact the only acceptable way of wrapping tape. Most people tend to ride East and West in equal amounts, so normally it doesn't matter.
Remember though, if it works for you, that isn't good enough. The "right" way to wrap your tape is not only a question of longevity, but of morality.
Oh, and +1 for the Silicone tape. (I love silicone
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Remember though, if it works for you, that isn't good enough. The "right" way to wrap your tape is not only a question of longevity, but of morality.
Oh, and +1 for the Silicone tape. (I love silicone
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