Race number tape
04-04-14, 09:28 AM
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Race number tape
Does anyone know of a tape this is effective in securing a race number to your jersey? I've tried Scotch 3M double sided tape to no avail. I'm thinking about trying fabric tape from Walgreens. What about RacerTape?
04-04-14, 09:31 AM
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Everyone in the world has been using safety pins for about as long as they've been around. They work all the time, everytime.
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04-04-14, 09:36 AM
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And are required by USAC.
You can use adhesive in addition, but you have to use 4 pins.
You can use adhesive in addition, but you have to use 4 pins.
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Which lead to Bob Roll's awesome story about what happens when your jersey gets pinned to your bibs during an "emergency". He needs to write more books.
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I don't race, but I do occasional Gran Fondo and organized rides that require numbers. I don't want to poke holes in my expensive jerseys with pins, so I use this, which works great:
RacerTape
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04-04-14, 10:21 AM
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I like the idea of those magnets so you don't get holes in your jersey.
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1J7. Racing numbers.
(b) Riders shall place their numbers as prescribed by the Race Director or officials and in such a way that they are visible when the rider is in a racing position. When shoulder numbers are provided for cyclo-cross, they are worn on the upper arm to be visible from the front. Hip numbers shall be attached securely at least at the four corners and no accessory or hair may obstruct a clear view of the number. If shoulder or frame numbers are provided, they too shall be placed as prescribed. Numbers may not be folded, trimmed, or otherwise defaced.
(b) Riders shall place their numbers as prescribed by the Race Director or officials and in such a way that they are visible when the rider is in a racing position. When shoulder numbers are provided for cyclo-cross, they are worn on the upper arm to be visible from the front. Hip numbers shall be attached securely at least at the four corners and no accessory or hair may obstruct a clear view of the number. If shoulder or frame numbers are provided, they too shall be placed as prescribed. Numbers may not be folded, trimmed, or otherwise defaced.
04-04-14, 10:42 AM
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the trick that I see people do is crumple it up and stretch it out so that it doesn't flap, and conforms to your body. It's hard for a flat piece of paper to fully adhere to your body's curvatures, unless it's like a fabric type material that stretches with your jersey or something.
I've seen a guy having to use scotch tape to make his number stay on, because they ran out of pins. hehe.
I've seen a guy having to use scotch tape to make his number stay on, because they ran out of pins. hehe.
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the trick that I see people do is crumple it up and stretch it out so that it doesn't flap, and conforms to your body. It's hard for a flat piece of paper to fully adhere to your body's curvatures, unless it's like a fabric type material that stretches with your jersey or something.
I've seen a guy having to use scotch tape to make his number stay on, because they ran out of pins. hehe.
I've seen a guy having to use scotch tape to make his number stay on, because they ran out of pins. hehe.
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04-04-14, 10:50 AM
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Duct tape should do nicely
04-04-14, 11:42 AM
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good. Seemed like a silly rule.
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I don't race, but I do occasional Gran Fondo and organized rides that require numbers. I don't want to poke holes in my expensive jerseys with pins, so I use this, which works great:
RacerTape
RacerTape
Unless there's a camera on the line ( or you want to buy event pictures) I don't see much reason to display a number.
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NCNCA officials frown on crumpling. I've never heard of anyone being DQ'ed but I hear them give warnings pretty much every early season race.
Anyway, I use 8 pins: one for each corner and halfway in between. As for holes, meh. If you race, your jersey will have holes in it. It's a cost of doing business for racing.
Anyway, I use 8 pins: one for each corner and halfway in between. As for holes, meh. If you race, your jersey will have holes in it. It's a cost of doing business for racing.
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I think there's a typo in your post. You meant to write "Unless you want to buy rediculously expensive event pictures."
04-04-14, 12:13 PM
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3m Spray 77, sprayed onto back side of number only. Allow it to dry for 5'. Spread jersey out, apply number. It has adhesion similar to a Post-It note at this point, but it's more sticky (will easily stay on jersey with no pins). Pin corners to avoid hassle with officials, and go race. After race, unpin and peel number off of jersey with zero residue. It works perfectly. The key is the 5' wait. Other types of 3M spray adhesive have been tried and only 77 has worked. Between all of us on my team we probably have 300 races worth of experience with thus 77 method in the last couple of years (we're a tiny team) and it always works perfectly.
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04-04-14, 04:07 PM
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Super 77, as described above. If you put it on when the adhesive is still wet then you'll have residue. If you let it dry to a tacky touch kind of thing then it'll peel right off. If you wait too long it'll peel right off while you're riding.
Pins. Go through twice.
I use a lot of pins. 8-10 is minimum, depends on how much time I have. If I'm dressing 3-4 minutes before the race starts 6 pins.
Adhesive numbers (still have to use pins just in case). They cost a fortune else I'd have issued them all the time. They were great, the number looked sublimated on the jerseys. In this clip there are a bunch of them stuck on. Some riders didn't realize they were stickers so they pinned.
When it's pouring I'll duct tape the number to the outside of the rain jacket. I use white or black so that it either enlarges the number or defines the borders of it. I thought I had pictures but I can't find any.
Wrinkling numbers will screw up some finish line cameras, especially in weird light situations. You're wearing the number because you want to be picked so wear it so that you will get picked. It's best if you don't wrinkle them. Use more pins and you'll never have a flapping number.
Pins. Go through twice.
I use a lot of pins. 8-10 is minimum, depends on how much time I have. If I'm dressing 3-4 minutes before the race starts 6 pins.
Adhesive numbers (still have to use pins just in case). They cost a fortune else I'd have issued them all the time. They were great, the number looked sublimated on the jerseys. In this clip there are a bunch of them stuck on. Some riders didn't realize they were stickers so they pinned.
When it's pouring I'll duct tape the number to the outside of the rain jacket. I use white or black so that it either enlarges the number or defines the borders of it. I thought I had pictures but I can't find any.
Wrinkling numbers will screw up some finish line cameras, especially in weird light situations. You're wearing the number because you want to be picked so wear it so that you will get picked. It's best if you don't wrinkle them. Use more pins and you'll never have a flapping number.
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Pins? Glue? Tape? Meh!
I always just take a new (expensive) jersey and get my number silk screened on it at the mall. Same place and time that I'm buying my beach tee-shirts and board shorts. That way I'll remember the experience forever.
I always just take a new (expensive) jersey and get my number silk screened on it at the mall. Same place and time that I'm buying my beach tee-shirts and board shorts. That way I'll remember the experience forever.
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the trick that I see people do is crumple it up and stretch it out so that it doesn't flap, and conforms to your body. It's hard for a flat piece of paper to fully adhere to your body's curvatures, unless it's like a fabric type material that stretches with your jersey or something.
I use 4 pins on the corners, and a 5th in the middle of the leading edge. No flapping
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I don't race anymore, but BITD I was a bit OCD about pinning on numbers. I always pinned from the inside (so much more aero 
) and folded the edges if there was too much extra white. My teammates insisted I pin their numbers, too.
) and folded the edges if there was too much extra white. My teammates insisted I pin their numbers, too.