Bar tape and end plugs
07-31-19, 04:33 PM
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Bar tape and end plugs
Hi all,
I recently lost a chrome bar end plug - I believe to be bike ribbon.
I checked out bike ribbons website and indeed the tape matches but no images of the chrome plugs so I'm not 100%.
(matched tape: https://www.bikeribbon.com/product/professional/ )
I have black plastic ones in place and they look horrible.
Any thoughts on where to get a nice vintage look?
Thanks!
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07-31-19, 04:51 PM
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These are the only bar plugs I use these days - Velox preferred but CatEye works also. They look the vintage part, are very sturdy, protective and never fall out. Available on Ebay quite often, in fact lots right now, even a nice set of yellow ones.,.
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07-31-19, 04:55 PM
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08-01-19, 01:26 AM
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Excellent taping job on those bars. Your tires, however, make me laugh.
Another vote from me for VELOX plugs.
Another vote from me for VELOX plugs.
08-01-19, 01:37 AM
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Aluminum screw-type plugs can be had for a couple of bucks on ebay. Much harder to lose and they don't look awful. I also have a bag of dozens of the plastic ones.
08-01-19, 03:00 AM
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Velox bar end cap on ebay $4 shipped from france
Seem to be some pretty cool Marinoni bottles/cages on ebay.
Seem to be some pretty cool Marinoni bottles/cages on ebay.
08-01-19, 03:14 AM
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08-01-19, 04:50 AM
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I was going to replace the tire at some point but they were basically new when I got the bike - over time they grew on me and now I feel like a real flamboyant racer 😘
08-01-19, 05:44 AM
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08-01-19, 08:16 AM
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QUOTE=Phil_gretz;21054596]^Truth. The tires have to go. No no NO.[/QUOTE]
OK! I've been planning it for awhile but never wanted to dish out money. I'm not sure what direction to go in however...
Also I'm going with the Velox bar ends - they look good.
I'd like to do a full overall really.
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OK! I've been planning it for awhile but never wanted to dish out money. I'm not sure what direction to go in however...
Also I'm going with the Velox bar ends - they look good.
I'd like to do a full overall really.
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08-01-19, 10:22 AM
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I’ve used these on all my builds, works with even the thicker tapes, and they stand up to pounding on, with a rubber mallet. Tim
08-01-19, 04:00 PM
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