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What bar tape should I get?

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Old 05-19-11, 09:23 PM
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Fizik soft touch!

anyone?
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Old 05-20-11, 04:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bikessuck
being picky about bar tape is pretty much the last nail on the coffin for my interest in bf. at least for a couple days. -____-
Why? I'd say handlebars are a pretty vital contact point and having crappy bar tape sucks.

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Fizik soft touch!

anyone?
I hate it.
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Fix your saddle.
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The dandy in me would suggested the most lurid, brightest cincelli tape you can get your hands on. There's just too much understated black on that bike, peacock it man, peacock it !!!

You missed a spot on your current wrap btw

Also, bit of an odd stem , bar and saddle set up , no ? Although it may suit you perfectly, it just looks a bit odd to my eyes, we dont have those Kilo thingys here.
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Old 05-20-11, 08:57 PM
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Soma thick and zesty
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Origin8 cork wrap from the LBS is cheap and looks good.. really though i would just get whatever the LBS has in the color you like, unless you want to get something fancy
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Old 05-20-11, 09:40 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
Soma thick and zesty
Ugh... I totally despise the very existence of this tape.
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Originally Posted by mihlbach
Fix your saddle.
I wasn't going to say anything, but...

I like Deda tape, but I wear gloves so it probably doesn't matter what I use.
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Does anyone know of a bar tape that has a sort of suede/terry cloth texture to it? I always see it on tri-bikes at Performance. It isn't perforated and is usually white.
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Ugh... I totally despise the very existence of this tape.
can i ask why? i was think of picking some up soon, only brand that sells an actual brown tape. i have no idea what its like
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Originally Posted by Leukybear
Ugh... I totally despise the very existence of this tape.
It's a little hard to wrap but it feels good when I ride
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Old 05-21-11, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
It's a little hard to wrap but it feels good when I ride
I found it a bit too thick and tacky for my liking.
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I have Fizik Microtex and I hate it! It's just so uncomfortable and lame! There, I said it!
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Originally Posted by bhop
I also use Fizik Microtex.
Another vote for Microtex.
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Originally Posted by hamish5178
Does anyone know of a bar tape that has a sort of suede/terry cloth texture to it? I always see it on tri-bikes at Performance. It isn't perforated and is usually white.
Some of the Microtex wraps are like this. I know at least the black tape has this texture
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I can vouch for Cinelli Cork Tape.
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Old 05-23-11, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by hairnet
Some of the Microtex wraps are like this. I know at least the black tape has this texture
Those are the "soft touch" versions.
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deda and cinelli.. dunno which one i like more
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Old 05-24-11, 12:16 AM
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ok, but what about tape vs track grips?
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Old 05-24-11, 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by max5480
ok, but what about tape vs track grips?
Lizardskins DSP tape => it's like grips but everywhere! Seriously.
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Hmm, I'm running 82 inches. No wonder it's tough.
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i use microtex mostly...the faux suede is nice. also excellent, and nice to look at, is that stitched stella azurra (eleganza)...lots of color choices.



of course, the ultimate is at handlebra
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Old 05-24-11, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mihlbach
Fix your saddle.
And the u-lock holder
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Old 05-24-11, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EssEllSee
And the u-lock holder
And get a frame that fits you.
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there must be an art form to doing this or lots of trial and error...because i totally fuxored up my tape job on my road bike...looks horrible
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