How To Put Road Bike Handlebar Tape On
It s a cheap and easy way to treat your bike to some tlc.
How to put road bike handlebar tape on. 4 rolls bicycle handlebar tapes camouflage series bike bar tape road bike handlebar tape cycling handle wraps with 4 bar end plugs and 4 finishing tapes 11 99 48. Our guide below shows you what we believe is the best method to wrap bar tape. Handlebar tape often has an adhesive tape on the back that makes it stay in place. If you are unfamiliar with the brand and type of tape grab at the end and pull on a short section to get a sense of the tensile strength.
Whether you are looking to improve road feel add comfort. For a classic finish for a bike the specialized s wrap classic handlebar tape is hard to beat. Putting on new handlebar tape is a simple way to give your bike a visual lift as well as improving the grip comfort and ride quality of your bike. How to wrap bar tape like a pro duration.
Dollar for dollar no new part takes a bike from dingy to dashing as noticeably as new handlebar tape. A well thought out handlebar tape installation takes. Specialized s wrap classic handlebar tape. Handlebar tape can be made of cloth cork padded vinyl or other synthetic materials.
So if you don t know what you re doing you can accidentally ruin your expensive tape if you put it on wrong and have to peel it back off to try again. Wrap bar tape like a pro with daniel lloyd. Bw 2 5mm pu handlebar tape premium road bike handle bar wrap multiple color options 4 8 out of 5 stars 9. Your handlebar tape covers two of the five contact points you have with your bike meaning the typical cyclist spends at least 10 hours a week holding onto it.
Bar tape comes in a range of thicknesses and materials which will define handlebar characteristics and offer a custom feel to your bike. Tape brands will vary both in how it stretches and in its strength when pulled in tension over the bar. Here s how be a wrap star. Changing the handlebar tape on your road bike is something of an art and we look at how to get it right.