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Old 03-16-23, 11:46 AM
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Need awesome sauce bar tape

Like the title says, need me some awesome sauce bar tape. Crazy (but non-clashing) colors, weird graphics, whatever. Need to give them some panache instead of the lame black I currently use. This is for a 2001 Trekk 2200, blue and yellow paint scheme with chrome/silver color 105 components all the way around. The handlebars and stem are a graphite color. Already have one each blue and yellow water bottle holders as well.
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I've used their cloth tape before, it's has a minimal foam under the fabric so it has some comfort (I can't speak on their other tapes). The fabric tape does get dirty easily but cleans easily with soapy water
https://btpbartape.com/product-categ...cycle-bartape/
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Silca makes some great bar tape.

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I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape
This guy gets it!
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I just bought some tape from these guys for my gravel bike. Maybe this fits with your idea of "crazy colors...weird graphics, whatever"... https://www.cycologyclothing.com/collections/bartape
Would love to hear what you think? Does it look and feel premium (or at least of good quality) or is it more gimmicky. On the site it looks good but it is a computer box not real life and real life can be quite different.
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Originally Posted by rogerm3d
I've used their cloth tape before, it's has a minimal foam under the fabric so it has some comfort (I can't speak on their other tapes). The fabric tape does get dirty easily but cleans easily with soapy water
https://btpbartape.com/product-categ...cycle-bartape/
I like how easy it was to wrap and love the feel but man does it get dirty fast. feels so good I don't want to wear gloves.

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Originally Posted by veganbikes
Would love to hear what you think? Does it look and feel premium (or at least of good quality) or is it more gimmicky. On the site it looks good but it is a computer box not real life and real life can be quite different.
It’s decent. I’m not sure I love the look, but I don’t hate it, so it will stay for now. The material is smooth, but not slippery. It feels pretty good, and is moderately thick. I wouldn’t consider it premium, but it’s not crap (so far).

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Originally Posted by Eric F
It’s decent. I’m not sure I love the look, but I don’t hate it, so it will stay for now. The material is smooth, but not slippery. It feels pretty good, and is moderately thick. I wouldn’t consider it premium, but it’s not crap (so far).
Does it have any stretch?
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Does it have any stretch?
Some, yes. I didn't test its limits, however.
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@Ubie - so what did you go with on a two tone Trek?
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