brooks bar tape
09-14-10 | 01:38 PM
#3
THE STUFFED
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From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone SLR9 Gen 8
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I heard they make they bar tape from the cuttings from making saddles which they otherwise throw out... and then do some trade secret whatnot to it.
I heard they make they bar tape from the cuttings from making saddles which they otherwise throw out... and then do some trade secret whatnot to it.
09-14-10 | 02:08 PM
#6
Senior Member
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From: Modesto, Ca
Bikes: klein quantum, litespeed tuscany, bianchi pista concept, centurion comp ta, centurion super le mans, traitor ringleader
the leather feels really really nice....
that said i didn't buy it. my roommate did, and only needed one of the 2 rolls. lucky me!
that said i didn't buy it. my roommate did, and only needed one of the 2 rolls. lucky me!
09-14-10 | 03:31 PM
#7
My name is Alex
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From: PDX
Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Stripper in RAW, Schwinn Madison 2008 Blue, Leader 725tr, Brassknuckle, Leader 722, Traitor Ruben
I ended up getting a free set from an ex bike mechanic and as much as I appreciate it, would I have boughten it to begin with? No, probably not. It does feel good though, but not $60-$80 good.
09-14-10 | 04:03 PM
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From: Modesto, Ca
Bikes: klein quantum, litespeed tuscany, bianchi pista concept, centurion comp ta, centurion super le mans, traitor ringleader
velo orange makes some leather tape....still expensive at 55 but definitely cheaper than 80 dollar brooks:
09-14-10 | 04:12 PM
#10
Fueled by Tigers Blood
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From: Echo Park, California
found it for like 40 bucks using google shopping. If you find a coupon for the site your buying from im sure you could get it a bit cheaper. Bens i think was 40 and I found a $10 coupon.
09-14-10 | 05:40 PM
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From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Surly CreamRoller. 98 Giant Rincon. SE UVT
I just bought this https://store.trekbikes.com/jump.jsp?...&bShopOnline=1 and will definately be buying it again when grips need replacing so grippy and comfy. Oh yeah and I forgot to add, it is tough putting on had to pull it tight as hell every turn got a workout from it but im so happy with it.
