Anyone use the $2 handlebar tape from Hong Kong (Ebay)?
07-30-14, 01:13 PM
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Anyone use the $2 handlebar tape from Hong Kong (Ebay)?
1pair Bike Cork Handlebar Tape Bicycle Bar Wrap Ribbon with 2 Bar Plugs Hot | eBay
I live in abject poverty so this is all I could afford. As long as it lasts me a year I will be happy.
I live in abject poverty so this is all I could afford. As long as it lasts me a year I will be happy.
07-30-14, 01:16 PM
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Can't be any worse and probably the same as the generic profile design or other basic tapes out there. For that price it's definitely worth trying
07-30-14, 01:26 PM
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No. Performance normally has their house brand on sale for like $9. probably same generic stuff but direct from source.
I normally opt for SRAM supercork or Planet Bike gel
I normally opt for SRAM supercork or Planet Bike gel
07-30-14, 01:35 PM
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I bought some cheapo tape from ebay, might have been 3 or 4 bucks. Works fine..
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looks exactly like the $8 I've bought three of off of e-bay. Works great. On both my bikes right now. The third pack is sitting on the shelf as spare.
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I bought a similar one from a china eBay seller. My tape has no adhesive back and is relatively thin. Somewhat disappointed. The $5.99 nashbar tape is much better as a comparison.
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