Originally Posted by
Airburst
I just pulled the old handlebar tape off one of my bikes, as it was worn out, and it *really* didn't want to come off. It's left a lot of glue residue on the bars and there are quite a few chunks of tape that kind of peeled off as I unwound the tape. Before I try and remove it, I figured I'd ask those with more experience than me what the best way to go about cleaning it off would be. I assume some sort of solvent exists that'll help me get the glue off?
goo gone
mineral spirits
next time, use a hair dryer to help loosen it up