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I got this new tape from a brand called F.U.B.A.R. to try it out and it actually feels kind of interesting. It's elastic and cushy, but has a slightly fuzzy, cloth-like outer texture. I think I'm going to like it.
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Is that cloth tape? I have metallic silver (basic synthetic, not cloth) FUBAR tape on my road bike. The tape is pretty thin, but let's be honest here, I just bought it because I liked the silver. :)
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Well the material itself stretches and is cushy like your average synthetic gel tape. It's the outer lining that feels kind of fleece-like.
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Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 10874863)
yes! i really like everything about fyxation tires except for one thing: the size. they are all 700x28c.....but run more like a 32c.
i originally intended the tire for the front, but my fork can only take up to 28c tires. other 28c tires work on my fork, but not fyxations. sucks because i would have two fyxations on my build for sure if the fork could take them. have even thought about buying another fork just for that reason, but thats a little extreme ;p |
Changed my mind again. I went with some hockey/bat wrap. I have 4 layers as it is very thin stuff. Sorry for the crap quality of the photo, lighting is bad in my apartment I guess!
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^^ Also - it's my first wrap job. I think it turned out ok, though.
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I recently had some Fizik tape and got rid of it about 2 weeks later for some Cinelli Gel Cork.. definitely the most comfortable tape I've ever used. Just watch pulling it tight, it feels like you could rip it easy. I guess most cork tape it like that though.
I didn't have the cushion/gel kit from fizik so I was running it bare, it was like running no tape at all. I imagine with the gel and rubbing off a bit of the "slickness" of the fresh fizik tape it would make for a nice setup. |
For me it's hand size. My city risers have Oury grips and my Deda track drops have some thick white spongy MEC tape. I have XXL hands and little grips or thin tape doesn't cut it for me.
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Originally Posted by NateRod
(Post 10875540)
I got this new tape from a brand called F.U.B.A.R. to try it out and it actually feels kind of interesting. It's elastic and cushy, but has a slightly fuzzy, cloth-like outer texture. I think I'm going to like it.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y37...k/SANY0152.jpg so after a few rides last week, I decided I'm actually not a fan of this tape. The cloth-like texture threw me off. I prefer the "stickiness" of synthetic tape better. Took it off. Put the hot pink synthetic tape back on. |
Originally Posted by illdthedj
(Post 10871189)
same here. that or trend humping hipster.
ive never understood why people do it...its sort of a pet peeve of mine really. the only real reason i have gotten close to receiving why people do it (rather, dont do it....ie tape their bars) is looks. |
Originally Posted by Scrodzilla
(Post 10868145)
I just wrapped the bars on my Premium Brew with Cinelli Imperial Leather tape.
http://velospace.org/files/pb777.jpg It's ****ing dreamy. :love: I have only used grips on my dirtdrops for riding the trails and I liked the grip alot, but not the lack of cushioning. But since they are not really designed for that I guess I shouldn't complain. Actually have tennis racket tape on them now and really like it. Sticky and cheap. 6 rolls for $10. |
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