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Old 01-31-23, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
Excellent wrap job F531!
Thanks! A little bit of time and attention makes all the difference.
Practice too, I suppose. I've wrapped more than a few bars since I started into this cycling thing.
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Old 01-31-23, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Fahrenheit531
Thanks! A little bit of time and attention makes all the difference.
Practice too, I suppose. I've wrapped more than a few bars since I started into this cycling thing.
Definitely all of the above.
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I think y'all are talking about Fizik MicroTEX, not MicroFIBER. AFAICT, there is no such animal as the latter.

Bethatasitmay, the Microtex Classic is The Good Stuff. I put on all my bikes, as soon as I'm happy with the lever placement. It is a bit more work to wrap around the hooks than the stretchier Cinelli tape, but well worth the effort.
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Originally Posted by Fahrenheit531
Thanks! A little bit of time and attention makes all the difference.
Practice too, I suppose. I've wrapped more than a few bars since I started into this cycling thing.
But you're wrapping it outside in! I've been assured that this will cause it to unravel at the worst time!

Unless that Pro Tour wrench was right when he said, "Doesn't matter."
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Old 01-31-23, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
But you're wrapping it outside in! I've been assured that this will cause it to unravel at the worst time!
It never does.
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Old 01-31-23, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
It never does.
The wrench I mentioned observed that there at several schools of bar wrapping, and each is certain their way is The Only Way, and of course they have their reasoning, which makes sense to them.
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Old 01-31-23, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
The wrench I mentioned observed that there at several schools of bar wrapping, and each is certain their way is The Only Way, and of course they have their reasoning, which makes sense to them.
Oh, sure.

But make no mistake: my method’s the best.

Edited to add the smiley. But my way is still best.
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Old 01-31-23, 09:05 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
Oh, sure.

But make no mistake: my method’s the best.

Edited to add the smiley. But my way is still best.
Sure, sure. As long as you wrap inside out and figure 8 around the levers. Otherwise, BURN, HERETIC!!!
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Old 01-31-23, 09:10 PM
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Sure, sure. As long as you wrap inside out and figure 8 around the levers. Otherwise, BURN, HERETIC!!!
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Old 01-31-23, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
Fizik tape that's 3mm thick ... It has no stretch. It's very difficult to lay flush around the sti levers.
That was my experience with the Brooks microfiber. Waaaay too thick.
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Old 01-31-23, 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
That was my experience with the Brooks microfiber. Waaaay too thick.
I’m not sure why you keep bringing up Brooks microfiber bar tape…but noted.
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Old 01-31-23, 09:58 PM
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Brooks microfiber (below). What you don't see is all the time it took to wrap. You do see some loose looking tape. Looks and feel like a cheaper copy of Fizik.



Fizik Classic (below). Easy to wrap, lasts forever, and you don't even think about it not being right.

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Old 01-31-23, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Brooks microfiber (below). What you don't see is all the time it took to wrap. You do see some loose looking tape. Looks and feel like a cheaper copy of Fizik.



Fizik Classic (below). Easy to wrap, lasts forever, and you don't even think about it not being right.

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I’m still not sure why were talking about the Brooks microfiber tape… You’re the only person who’s brought it up.
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Old 01-31-23, 10:20 PM
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I'm a fan of PRO Sport Control bar tape. Looks good, easy to wrap, can rewrap if necessary, durable, and not slippery in the rain / wet.
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Originally Posted by Koyote
I’m still not sure...
Do everybody a favor. When you're responding to big quotes, especially those with photos, crop the stuff out that people don't need to see again. Come on, it's right there in the post directly above. I really believe if everyone did this, we could achieve world peace.
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Do everybody a favor. When you're responding to big quotes, especially those with photos, crop the stuff out that people don't need to see again. Come on, it's right there in the post directly above. I really believe if everyone did this, we could achieve world peace.
World peace, maybe. Bike Forum peace? I doubt it.
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Old 02-01-23, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by SurferRosa
Do everybody a favor. When you're responding to big quotes, especially those with photos, crop the stuff out that people don't need to see again. Come on, it's right there in the post directly above. I really believe if everyone did this, we could achieve world peace.
I’m still trying to understand why you posted those photos in the first place.
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Old 02-01-23, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Koyote
I’m still trying to understand why you posted those photos in the first place.
The topic of this thread is "Bar tape."

And seriously, stop wasting bandwidth by re-posting everything in a post, especially photos, when everything is literally in the post immediately above your post.

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I noticed that my supacaz tape has worn thru, where the thumb rests, while in the drops. I assume this is normal wear, after a year of riding. Which bar tape would be more robust, yet similar in feel to supacaz?
My hand arthritis loved Supacaz 3mm but I have been disappointed with the life as the top layer of the tape wears quickly, and is truly ugly when it does. I also would like to find a tape with that feel.
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anyone still use cinelli cork tape ?

I used it back in the 90’s - one of my favs
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Old 02-01-23, 12:03 PM
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anyone know of a black/silver handlebar tape that looks similar to the tape on the 1st bat on left (above) ?
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Originally Posted by Fahrenheit531
Maybe compared to the Cinelli cork/foam tape or similar. But it's nowhere near the nightmare of the Brooks microfiber, and the end result is worth any extra effort.
Clean, smooth, and grippy. No bumpy effect on the overwrap. Basically indestructible. Easy to clean. I don't see a downside, which is why it's all I use now.
i can confirm , on my old road bike i had the exactly bar in the photo plus the same color.

ps. any advice for a good locking silver tape?
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Originally Posted by t2p
anyone still use cinelli cork tape ?

I used it back in the 90’s - one of my favs
There are better tapes now, but I still use it when I first finish building up a bike, before I finalize the position of levers and such. It's inexpensive, easy to wrap, and it works. It doesn't look too bad, either, though IMO Fizik Microtex Classic looks better and wears longer.
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If black fits your color scheme silicone Fuse Tape is an affordable alternative to expensive bike specific tapes. Not sticky but it will fuse to itself after a day of bonding at each overlapping wrap on the bar. A tidy, long lasting installation. No need for additional closure tape at start of the wrap. Only $4.98 at Home Depot.
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Originally Posted by t2p
anyone still use cinelli cork tape ?

I used it back in the 90’s - one of my favs
I used it right up till I discovered Fizik.
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