QueensNYC

Hey everyone quick question yesterday I double wrapped my bar tape and the more I think about it, it's way too thick. I only did it yesterday, do you think its okay to take it off, remove the original layer, and redo it with a single wrap? Some of the adhesive may be gone and I really don't wanna buy another 2 rolls.

Thanks everyone.

TejanoTrackie 

The adhesive is really not required. The problem you may encounter depending on the tape you used is that it will get torn up when you remove it. I have retaped bars with the same tape, and have been about 50% successful.

Scrodzilla

Try. It's either going to work or it's not.

QueensNYC

Went ahead and did it. Worked out great. Thanks!

Was trying to have to avoid buying another 2 rolls of tape there Rockefeller.

Carcosa

You're the one that double wrapped your bars Einstein.

QueensNYC

True, but over the existing tape.

Hers a pic of the bars completed (since pictures make everything better)

AristoNYC

I always double wrap my bar tape. I have large hands and I find it much more comfortable. Leave it, try it for a while, take it off if you end up not liking it.

UltraManDan

Those levers make the cockpit look like a clusterf***

ridelikeaturtle

Buying really inexpensive bar tape helps relieve any worries like this; I've never been fanatic about what bar tape I have, since I always wear padded gloves anyway.

But as you've already found out, if you're careful removing / unwrapping it, it'll be fine. Doing it in a warm environment helps, and just don't pull hard, fast, or force anything.

McBTC

Did you double-wrap correctly? If you want to try again, take off the top tape and put it back on after first cutting off about an inch of the original wrap from the ends of the bar.

Zoroman

Triple wrapping is best. Three of anything is always best. #3 gods in one for example. Plus so cushiony. No padded gloves even needed. Like riding naked.

QueensNYC

Yeah I have large hands too (wink wink) but I think my problem is the original bar tape on those bars was pretty fat to begin with. It was just too much.

Yeah I agree. They're both on there because I did a 40 mile social ride recently and had it on freewheel. I haven't ridden since so I haven't changed it back. Although I still do run the front brake on fixed. I'm not cool enough to ride no brakes no helmet.

Yup I watched afew videos online so I cut some from both ends, top and bottom, so the bar end plugs would fit.

UltraManDan

No one said that was cool. Brake levers just look better with hoods on drop bars.

Zoroman

Once again beauty is in the eye of the beholder it doth seem (and the specific design look of that bike)... Don't get me wrong I like hoods on drop bars AND sometimes I like this look too!

Zoroman

Beauty os in the eye of the beholder... Sometimes I like brake levers with HOODS on the drop bar and sometimes I like this look too.


Sometimes we can like variety and variations depending on the specific BIKE.

Zoroman

I like this look sometimes TOO!

Scrodzilla

WRONG. All bikes must look the same.

Zoroman

Yippeeeee!