Quick grip tape ID?
06-08-09 | 11:25 PM
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Quick grip tape ID?
https://www.vintage-trek.com/images/t...rekCatalog.pdf
Pages 14, 15, etc. I have two 400 elances, and I'm trying to replace the original bar tape. They both have this stuff. It's some kind of leather-like grip. I can't describe the stuff well enough to do a useful online search; "vintage tapes," etc. only yields the usual Benotto/Brooks leather/cloth tape discussions.
Anyone have an idea of what I'm looking for?
Pages 14, 15, etc. I have two 400 elances, and I'm trying to replace the original bar tape. They both have this stuff. It's some kind of leather-like grip. I can't describe the stuff well enough to do a useful online search; "vintage tapes," etc. only yields the usual Benotto/Brooks leather/cloth tape discussions.
Anyone have an idea of what I'm looking for?
06-09-09 | 06:55 PM
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I sold these Trek 400's and they came with 2 rolls of a vinyl padded and sticky handlebar tape. Unknown brand, but similar to the "In-Line" tape or Cinelli of today.
06-11-09 | 11:00 AM
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I just found this previous thread on the topic. Looks like Ambrosio will get me near where I want to be--and yes, I think it's a perforated vinyl I'm looking for; if it was good enough for Mom's Mercury Capri, it's good enough for me! 
06-11-09 | 12:10 PM
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Ambrosio bar tape from PBK looks identical. It's got a leather look but has pad to it. I have it on my trek and its fine for riding. I don't notice it being too slick. But if you want the look this is the stuff. Easy to clean if you get white too.
I used white Ambrosio tape on the Centurion.
I used white Ambrosio tape on the Centurion.
Last edited by thenomad; 06-11-09 at 12:14 PM.
