Bar tape...35 bucks??!!!
11-03-13, 05:03 PM
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Bar tape...35 bucks??!!!
I fell over and tore the tape on my bars. So I went to the LBS today to get replacement tape.
Holy smokes!! 35 bucks for tape? That's insane.
Even cheaper tape was 20 bucks...which is only slightly less insane.
Holy smokes!! 35 bucks for tape? That's insane.
Even cheaper tape was 20 bucks...which is only slightly less insane.
11-03-13, 06:51 PM
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If there is a performance bike around you, their tape is pretty good and will run you $10-$15. Or buy some online. LBS has a big markup.
11-03-13, 07:02 PM
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I don't have tons of experience with tape, but the Planet Bike cork tape I get at my LBS is $15 and it seems plenty comfy and functional to me. I had about $5 worth of sticker shock the first time I bought it, but I came in thinking tape was tape and it must be cheap as dirt.
...Or not. hahahaha Check out the $150 gen-u-ine leather stuff online!
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I can pick up the posh 3.2mm Lizardskins DSP tape locally for $45, but man, does it feel and perform great; don't think I wanna ride anything lesser anymore!
11-03-13, 08:27 PM
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I've heard you can use spare tubes, which is my plan when I redo my dropbar.
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11-04-13, 08:51 AM
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Also, you have your hands on the bars 100% of the time while riding your bike. Splurge.
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https://www.performancebike.com/bikes...400214__400214
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I have an Alchemy backpack made from old tubes. If you wrap your bars in them,be prepared to have your hands constantly smell like rubber.
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Get in the drops and pedal harder!!! haha...good point, well the edge of your palm might be on the bar still depending on hand size.
I still say its a cheap way to make your bike look nice. It doesn't have to be $40 but even at $40 there's not many other places to spend that little and have such a large effect on the look of your bike.
I have cinelli caleido tape on both of my road bikes...it was almost $40 but I get complimented on it all the time so I say its worth it.
I still say its a cheap way to make your bike look nice. It doesn't have to be $40 but even at $40 there's not many other places to spend that little and have such a large effect on the look of your bike.
I have cinelli caleido tape on both of my road bikes...it was almost $40 but I get complimented on it all the time so I say its worth it.
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Get in the drops and pedal harder!!! haha...good point, well the edge of your palm might be on the bar still depending on hand size.
I still say its a cheap way to make your bike look nice. It doesn't have to be $40 but even at $40 there's not many other places to spend that little and have such a large effect on the look of your bike.
I have cinelli caleido tape on both of my road bikes...it was almost $40 but I get complimented on it all the time so I say its worth it.
I still say its a cheap way to make your bike look nice. It doesn't have to be $40 but even at $40 there's not many other places to spend that little and have such a large effect on the look of your bike.
I have cinelli caleido tape on both of my road bikes...it was almost $40 but I get complimented on it all the time so I say its worth it.
BTW what kind of cap do you have at the plugs that covers the outside of the bar? Or is that some kind of tape.
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FYI, I'd bet $26 bar tape comes with those bar plugs. So I'd wait for it to arrive before buying some other ones.
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Aren't most of us here in BF making between 30 and 40 bucks an hour? Just get the tape and be sure to also tip the mechanic who installs the tape for ya. Then Tip the cashier.. and then tip the manikin wearing the Northface clothes by the front window. Then when ya get outside just throw another fistfull of 20's into the air.. wheeeeeee!
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I think I paid $30 but had to pay shipping as well at the time which came out to about $35. That isn't my picture but I think it's just the tape wrapped around the end and then pushed inside the bar (if we're talking about the same thing). I actually have the blue nitto bar end plugs in mine to match the blue on my bike. I'm a dork.
Got Felt logo plugs on mine and like them.
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11-05-13, 12:11 AM
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You can also get bar end caps which go over the the handlebar and under the tape. Fairwheel sells these, but if you make less than $40/hr be warned (
), as they're $9/pair:
Personally, for the measly .99¢ more, I prefer the One-10 Sports carbon fiber plugs:
), as they're $9/pair:Personally, for the measly .99¢ more, I prefer the One-10 Sports carbon fiber plugs:
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If you are in it to save money, can't beat Ebay! Under $3 shipped!
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...+tape&LH_BIN=1
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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...+tape&LH_BIN=1
- Aaron