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Location: Ontario, Canada
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Bikes: iele Latina, Miele Suprema, Miele Uno LS, Miele Miele Beta, MMTB, Bianchi Model Unknown, Fiori Venezia, Fiori Napoli, VeloSport Adamas AX
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My hands have short fingers and thus I like cloth tape on my drop handlebar. I use Renfrew brand hockey tape for my handlebar. That tape is strong and it's durable.
On one of my bikes I wanted a bit more cushioning but didn't want to increase the diameter of the handlebar by much. So, I bought a length of copper pipe insulation foam and cut it to fit the top of the handlebar from the reinforcing sleeve to the brake lever. BUT... I cut the foam insulation so that it covers JUST the top and the back of the handlebar. When the hockey tape is pulled tight the foam compresses a fair bit and when done it doesn't slip. It gives a lot more comfort when riding with my hands on the top of the handlebar.
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