Anyone use this dampening bar tape system?
12-13-05, 11:51 AM
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Anyone use this dampening bar tape system?
Thinking of trying this out from REI but don't want to waste $30.
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12-13-05, 11:56 AM
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I've got a teammate who uses it. He swears by it. Are you having problems or just looking to spend a little $? 
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Originally Posted by geneman
I've got a teammate who uses it. He swears by it. Are you having problems or just looking to spend a little $?
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Originally Posted by TCR
Thinking of trying this out from REI but don't want to waste $30.
With today's gloves that come well padded, I don't think this is necessary IMO.
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Originally Posted by sofc
If you have the tape already, the one without the tape is reduced to under $15.
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Originally Posted by hellon2wheels
Once you put it on, it does NOT come off. I ended up tossing the old bar and ended up getting a new bar instead.
When stripping off my Specialized Bar Phat.. wow... that double sided tape is WAAY tacky.. took like 3 hours to remove all the tape off the phat and bar..
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12-13-05, 01:03 PM
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Yea, but it's on backorder. Not sure how REI works; I may never get it.
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=13265
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=10018
https://www.specialized.com/bc/SBCEqP...jsp?spid=10024
Does anyone have any experience with these? The first one is out of stock, but I'm going to try looking around at LBS's and see what they have.
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Originally Posted by simplyred
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When stripping off my Specialized Bar Phat.. wow... that double sided tape is WAAY tacky.. took like 3 hours to remove all the tape off the phat and bar..
-simplyred
When stripping off my Specialized Bar Phat.. wow... that double sided tape is WAAY tacky.. took like 3 hours to remove all the tape off the phat and bar..
-simplyred
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Originally Posted by hellon2wheels
I would stay clear away from it if I were you. I DID buy one and tried on my "then new" TCR C2. After a few rides with it on, I was really not impressed by it and decided to take it off. Well that's where the trouble began. Once you put it on, it does NOT come off. I ended up tossing the old bar and ended up getting a new bar instead.
With today's gloves that come well padded, I don't think this is necessary IMO.
With today's gloves that come well padded, I don't think this is necessary IMO.
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Originally Posted by TCR
No, no problems but I don't want to develop any either. Currently using gel bar tape and I like the fact I can lay on the bars with my forearms without much discomfort. The new orange tape I want to put on isn't gel and I'm thinking I will need something under it.
After riding 700 miles on tour this summer, I came home for the first time with all of the feeling in my fingers. I've never had that happen before! Usually after weeks of riding, I'd come home with at least 2, and sometimes 4, fingers that were numb and tingling. They'd stay that way for up to 6 weeks after I finished. But this time, I had absolutely no numbness. I even rode longer per day than I would usually since my daughter was much slower than I am.
Try them if you can get them on sale but be aware of the difficulty of removal. That's about the only problem I've had with them.
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12-13-05, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by simplyred
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When stripping off my Specialized Bar Phat.. wow... that double sided tape is WAAY tacky.. took like 3 hours to remove all the tape off the phat and bar..
When stripping off my Specialized Bar Phat.. wow... that double sided tape is WAAY tacky.. took like 3 hours to remove all the tape off the phat and bar..
12-13-05, 02:43 PM
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For years I just double wrapped portions of my handlebars. Still generally do that, and now I also have FSA carbon bars to absorb road shock. I HATE gloves in summer. Works for me. The cushioning systems seem like a reasonable variation on my old approach. Handlebars 'too fat'? Ummm - not possible for me.
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Originally Posted by banerjek
I like Bar Phat. It's great, long lasting, and when you change the tape, you can leave the pads in place so you can wrap with a cheaper tape.
I guess getting generic double sided tape should work... yes?
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12-13-05, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by simplyred
Hey me too - I was just saving the phat for another bar...
I guess getting generic double sided tape should work... yes?
I guess getting generic double sided tape should work... yes?
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I use the Fi'zi:k gel inserts and really like them. They are easy to remove and install and don't add that much thickness, just enough. I have it installed on our all our road bikes:
About $25 on sale, but cheaper if you LBS only carries the inserts without the tape. I hated the tape that came with the kit.
John
About $25 on sale, but cheaper if you LBS only carries the inserts without the tape. I hated the tape that came with the kit.
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I've installed tennis racket overgrips underneath my regular handlebar tape. The tops of my handlebars were a little thin. Double-wrapping the bar tape made it too thick, so I wound two layers of overgrips underneath. Perfect diameter.
Can't say if its as cushy (or mushy?) as gel pads, but I like the feel.
Here's a link (a lot of tennis companies make overgrips... prince just happens to be my personal perference)
https://www.princetennis.com/product/...categoryID=248
Prices vary, but its usually $5-6 for a package of 3. 1 is enough to wrap either the tops or drops of a road bar.
Can't say if its as cushy (or mushy?) as gel pads, but I like the feel.
Here's a link (a lot of tennis companies make overgrips... prince just happens to be my personal perference)
https://www.princetennis.com/product/...categoryID=248
Prices vary, but its usually $5-6 for a package of 3. 1 is enough to wrap either the tops or drops of a road bar.
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i have specialized bar phat on both of my bikes... wouldn't have a bike without it... i ride a lot in the summer without gloves (i have an aversion to tan lines...)
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