Originally Posted by
mikehuangsd
This bike already came with mini-v-brakes on it (85mm brake arms), so no travel-agent needed. And I'm on the hoods almost 100% of the time, so I'm thinking of just leaving the handlebar tape off this time.
Ahh yes...looking back on them they do look a bit shorter. I am not used to seeing mini-linis often so it didn't register.
If you are just in the hoods, cut down the bars and save all the weight ; )
Me I couldn't run tapeless bars and wouldn't want to I would at least do some cloth tape or something thin and light just as a little extra protection for the bars and in case I decide to move my hands.