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Originally Posted by Velo Dog
(Post 13749943)
None of my business, but I can't resist pointing out that white bar tape and saddles are abominations. Why use white on the two parts of the bike that get dirtiest?
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Originally Posted by jdon
(Post 13750934)
Sore hands= poor fit or weak core. Thicker bar tape won't help...
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Originally Posted by MegaTom
(Post 13752306)
Wrong.
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Originally Posted by jdon
(Post 13750934)
Sore hands= poor fit or weak core. Thicker bar tape won't help. That said, Lizard Skins does a nice job dampening vibration.
And your theory is that the tape doesn't help them, or is it that they have a poor fit? |
Originally Posted by ColinL
(Post 13771059)
I realize few if any US roads look like Belgian cobblestones, but don't some pros use double tape or the super poofy Roubaix tape for rough events?
And your theory is that the tape doesn't help them, or is it that they have a poor fit? |
+1 - For the white Fizik Microtex over cheap cork tape.
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I ended up getting the Lizard Skins DSP 2.5 tape. What a PITA to install. Since it can't be stretched, its a real chore to get it to lay smoothly around the bends. The so-called sticky strip in the middle isn't sticky at all, so it was challenging to hold the strip for the brake lever area while wrapping the main strip around so that it didn't lump up without stretching the tape. I finally got it installed nice and (mostly) neat though. Will test it out in the next couple of days when I have time to ride. This is only the second time ever I have installed my own bartape, so it is not perfect, but it looks pretty good.
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Originally Posted by ColinL
(Post 13771059)
I realize few if any US roads look like Belgian cobblestones, but don't some pros use double tape or the super poofy Roubaix tape for rough events?
And your theory is that the tape doesn't help them, or is it that they have a poor fit? I use the "super poofy" Specialized Roubaix tape (in white) and it is very comfy and it cleans up well with 409 spray cleaner. It is also very durable and lasts a long time. |
That's what is on my wife's Dolce. It's great tape, but doesn't have a grippy feel especially if you're riding barehanded and get a good sweat.
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Originally Posted by jdon
(Post 13752576)
:rolleyes: Dumb
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Why white? I wipe dirt on my gloves and then give the drops a good squeeze to make it seem like they get as much use as the hoods.
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Originally Posted by Velo Dog
(Post 13749943)
None of my business, but I can't resist pointing out that white bar tape and saddles are abominations. Why use white on the two parts of the bike that get dirtiest?
Cinelli gel and Deda both make excellent white bar tape. |
Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 13774432)
Why white? I wipe dirt on my gloves and then give the drops a good squeeze to make it seem like they get as much use as the hoods.
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Based on my research and recommendations, I went to white/black Lizard DSP.. can't wait to try it!
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Originally Posted by deep_sky
(Post 13750410)
Because I am no more or less vain than any other road cyclist, and the white saddle looks better on my bike than the black variant of the saddle does. However, I think that white tape would compliment that white saddle. :)
White frame, white saddle, white bar tape, white cable housings |
Question? I just got a new Colnago with white bar tape on it. The bike is white with red accent lines and I couldn't help thinking that the white tape would look like crap in a week or two. I like the way the white tape looks on the bike, but had them replace it with red tape because of it. The guy at the LBS said that along with the Lizard Skin tape, that Zipp makes a really good, washable bar tape and is less money than the Lizard Skin, easier to apply and seems to last longer. Has anyone used the Zipp white tape and if so, what is your opinion?
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