Handlebar Tape
#2
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Handlebar tape is a very low maintenance item and only needs to be replaced if there is a problem (i.e. damaged in a crash, coming unwound, etc.). I've only ever replaced handlebar tape in the following situtations:
1. Changing handlebars.
2. Changing shifters or shifter position.
3. Desire for a different color.
1. Changing handlebars.
2. Changing shifters or shifter position.
3. Desire for a different color.
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Every spring on my primary bike (along with a new chain and brake pads.)
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Usually when I recable. Occasionally when the tape starts sagging, and I can't keep it tight on the bars.
So, every year or so up to 3-4 years.
So, every year or so up to 3-4 years.
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About a day later when I realize I looped it wrong around the brifter
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#7
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+1. No point in not replacing cables when I have the bar tape off, so the cables usually drive the decision. I can tolerate dirty tape or tape with small tears. If it starts coming unwound, I will rewrap the tops; if it comes unwound below the brifters, I will rewrap and replace cables while I’m in there.
#8
It all depends on the tape. I am using leather bar tape on my touring bike. I have unwrapped it, and rewrapped it several times, using the same tape. It has been in use since 2011.
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Keepin it Wheel
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Every couple years. I am currently way overdue.
I got all excited about Planet Bike Tachyon tape, which has a unique look and texture, but the outer rubber started wearing and peeling off after a couple months.
So I'll be going back to my usual $3 fleabay bartape.
I got all excited about Planet Bike Tachyon tape, which has a unique look and texture, but the outer rubber started wearing and peeling off after a couple months.
So I'll be going back to my usual $3 fleabay bartape.
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Very Slow Rider
Join Date: Jul 2017
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replaced permanently when I got rid of my drop bar bike!
Jokes aside, I enjoy wrapping bars so I would do for all of the above reasons or if I found a new color I wanted to try. I have used the $40 stuff with nice texture and the $1 from the Wish shopping app. Biggest difference to me was how fast they shipped!
Jokes aside, I enjoy wrapping bars so I would do for all of the above reasons or if I found a new color I wanted to try. I have used the $40 stuff with nice texture and the $1 from the Wish shopping app. Biggest difference to me was how fast they shipped!
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