Thinking of wrapping a frame in Handlebar tape, any thoughts
02-09-11, 11:10 PM
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Thinking of wrapping a frame in Handlebar tape, any thoughts
Well I have been thinking about a project I am working on and was thinking about wrapping the hole frame in handlebar tape....any thoughts on this and if it has been done please post a pic....
02-09-11, 11:23 PM
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do it all different colors
02-09-11, 11:23 PM
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Bar tape is not cheap and the amount to wrap a bike frame entirely is a lot especially if it's an aerodynamic frame...
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seen frames wrapped in toobs
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Despite all the negative criticism, I think you should try it out and see for yourself. People differ in taste and perhaps you / your friend might actually dig the outcome. I would recommend you to try the Cinelli Lumen bar tape (glows in the dark), it might make for an interesting concept.
02-10-11, 12:18 AM
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02-10-11, 12:28 AM
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Wasn't there someone here with a toshi wrapped toptube? It was brown i believe. a surly?
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I wrapped the toptube of my 722 with black parachute cord. It looks great and protects the paint...
