Reflective Handlebar Tape
09-20-09, 03:43 PM
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Reflective Handlebar Tape
I don’t think this is made anymore but I thought I’d ask. A few years ago I purchased some reflective handlebar tape (see attached images). I believe I got it from Cinelli but I’m not certain. This stuff works really well and I’ve got a new bike I’d like to put it on but I can’t find anywhere to buy some. Anyone know where I can purchase some?
Thanks, Scott
Thanks, Scott
09-20-09, 05:43 PM
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Looks like the Cinelli is no longer sold from a quick google, but I did find this:
https://jonesbicycles.com/product/f.u...r-tape-795.htm
They do have glow in the dark tape though.
https://jonesbicycles.com/product/f.u...r-tape-795.htm
They do have glow in the dark tape though.
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09-21-09, 10:36 AM
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I got some of that tape last year on Ebay, check there.
I know you were happy with it, but I would not recommend it. The reflective part of the tape rubs off. It's decent bar tape though.
Here you go: https://cgi.ebay.com/2-Sets-Cinelli-L...d=p3286.c0.m14
I know you were happy with it, but I would not recommend it. The reflective part of the tape rubs off. It's decent bar tape though.
Here you go: https://cgi.ebay.com/2-Sets-Cinelli-L...d=p3286.c0.m14
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Does it rub off everywhere, or only where your hands touch? It doesn't seem like the reflectivity is doing any good where your hands are anyway, so that shouldn't matter.
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Thanks to everyone who provided links for where to get this stuff. I did some searching on the web before but came up with nothing. Once again this website rocks.
To answer the question about the reflective stuff rubbing off; yes it does but if you look at the pictures I included in the original post, it really only comes off where your hands rest the most. For my commuter bike this means 70% of the handlebars are still covered with reflective material.
Thanks to all who responded!!
-Scott
To answer the question about the reflective stuff rubbing off; yes it does but if you look at the pictures I included in the original post, it really only comes off where your hands rest the most. For my commuter bike this means 70% of the handlebars are still covered with reflective material.
Thanks to all who responded!!
-Scott
