Originally Posted by
eduskator
Some bar tapes comes with two 2-3'' long pieces of material made specifically to cover those two area of the handlebar that are hard to wrap, some don't. I always put one around each levers before taping my bars to prevent this from happening.
Your LBS should be able to correct the problem. Bar tape can be unwrapped and re-wrapped.
Going back to the 90's, I always use those extra strips for some padding in the drops, right at the first bend in the bars.
And never worried about covering the rear of the clamp, which my paws never touch.
I wonder if I will ever experience the day of bringing my bikes to a shop and let them have at it.
