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Ubie 03-16-23 11:46 AM

Need awesome sauce bar tape
 
Like the title says, need me some awesome sauce bar tape. Crazy (but non-clashing) colors, weird graphics, whatever. Need to give them some panache instead of the lame black I currently use. This is for a 2001 Trekk 2200, blue and yellow paint scheme with chrome/silver color 105 components all the way around. The handlebars and stem are a graphite color. Already have one each blue and yellow water bottle holders as well.

rogerm3d 03-16-23 05:39 PM

I've used their cloth tape before, it's has a minimal foam under the fabric so it has some comfort (I can't speak on their other tapes). The fabric tape does get dirty easily but cleans easily with soapy water
https://btpbartape.com/product-categ...cycle-bartape/

Polaris OBark 03-16-23 05:43 PM

Silca makes some great bar tape.

Linkiepoo

Eric F 03-16-23 05:59 PM

I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape

Ubie 03-16-23 11:12 PM


Originally Posted by Eric F (Post 22831716)
I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape

This guy gets it!

veganbikes 03-25-23 11:31 PM


Originally Posted by Eric F (Post 22831716)
I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape

Would love to hear what you think? Does it look and feel premium (or at least of good quality) or is it more gimmicky. On the site it looks good but it is a computer box not real life and real life can be quite different.

jadmt 03-26-23 06:40 AM


Originally Posted by rogerm3d (Post 22831699)
I've used their cloth tape before, it's has a minimal foam under the fabric so it has some comfort (I can't speak on their other tapes). The fabric tape does get dirty easily but cleans easily with soapy water
https://btpbartape.com/product-categ...cycle-bartape/

I like how easy it was to wrap and love the feel but man does it get dirty fast. feels so good I don't want to wear gloves.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6733ca0bc5.jpg

Eric F 03-26-23 04:53 PM


Originally Posted by veganbikes (Post 22840668)
Would love to hear what you think? Does it look and feel premium (or at least of good quality) or is it more gimmicky. On the site it looks good but it is a computer box not real life and real life can be quite different.

It’s decent. I’m not sure I love the look, but I don’t hate it, so it will stay for now. The material is smooth, but not slippery. It feels pretty good, and is moderately thick. I wouldn’t consider it premium, but it’s not crap (so far).

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...950e75ce1.jpeg

IAmSam 03-27-23 05:09 AM


Originally Posted by Eric F (Post 22841316)
It’s decent. I’m not sure I love the look, but I don’t hate it, so it will stay for now. The material is smooth, but not slippery. It feels pretty good, and is moderately thick. I wouldn’t consider it premium, but it’s not crap (so far).

Does it have any stretch?

Eric F 03-27-23 11:52 AM


Originally Posted by IAmSam (Post 22841665)
Does it have any stretch?

Some, yes. I didn't test its limits, however.

Wildwood 04-14-23 01:35 PM

@Ubie - so what did you go with on a two tone Trek?


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