http://cyclingreporter.com/2010/02/06/how-to-wrap-handlebar-tape/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:18:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://cyclingreporter.com/2010/02/06/how-to-wrap-handlebar-tape/comment-page-1/#comment-358 Sensei Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:21:08 +0000 http://cyclingreporter.com/?p=4398#comment-358 Ron, the "finishing tape" is in fact electrical tape. There are several different types of tape; I suggest 3M, but others work as well. But basically, get the most expensive stuff the Hardware store has. The other key element to it is in the technique. You will wrap the tape around 3 times. The first lap, you should stretch the tape well as you apply. The second lap, pull it tight, but don't stretch it much. And the final lap should be applied with no pull or stretching of the tape at all. Let it be completely limp as you apply. That will keep the end from pulling back later and leaving that ugly residue. Also, get a pair of scissors and cut the tape. Don't just yank on it and tear it. That's what I do! Ron, the “finishing tape” is in fact electrical tape. There are several different types of tape; I suggest 3M, but others work as well. But basically, get the most expensive stuff the Hardware store has. The other key element to it is in the technique. You will wrap the tape around 3 times. The first lap, you should stretch the tape well as you apply. The second lap, pull it tight, but don’t stretch it much. And the final lap should be applied with no pull or stretching of the tape at all. Let it be completely limp as you apply. That will keep the end from pulling back later and leaving that ugly residue. Also, get a pair of scissors and cut the tape. Don’t just yank on it and tear it. That’s what I do!

]]> http://cyclingreporter.com/2010/02/06/how-to-wrap-handlebar-tape/comment-page-1/#comment-354 Ron Illig Thu, 29 Apr 2010 23:38:31 +0000 http://cyclingreporter.com/?p=4398#comment-354 In the video of Mark wrapping bar tape, he uses rolls of "Finishing Tape." Where is that sold? What kind of tape is it? I've tried electrical tape and it is terrible. Thanks for your help, Ron In the video of Mark wrapping bar tape, he uses rolls of “Finishing Tape.” Where is that sold? What kind of tape is it? I’ve tried electrical tape and it is terrible. Thanks for your help, Ron

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