Road Bike Bar Tape Wrapping

Specialized s wrap classic handlebar tape.

Road bike bar tape wrapping. Traditionally bike racers prefer thin tape 1 to 2mm which offers more direct connection and input response to the bike. Changing the handlebar tape on your road bike is something of an art and we look at how to get it right. Your road bike handlebar guide. Whether you are looking to improve road feel add comfort or give your bike a refresh scroll down for a pick of the best bar tape available in 2020.

For a classic finish for a bike the specialized s wrap classic handlebar tape is hard to beat. You can find most leather and cork bar tapes as well as. Includes wrap direction getting past the brake lever and taping the end as well as some advanced tips for a. Double wrapping bar tape is common for pro riders when riding classics or on rough roads.

It means your hands roll more to the outside explains bar wrapping expert mike spilker. By wrapping over the inside of the body and then continuing up the bar the tape is now going the opposite rotation. Double wrapping your bars provides additional comfort and can prevent your hands from going numb by absorbing vibration from the road. Here s how be a wrap star.

What are the differences in double wrapping your bar tape. It will be wrapped from front to back matching the direction of stress by the rider when on the top. Our guide below shows you what we believe is the best method to wrap bar tape. Bw 2 5mm pu handlebar tape premium road bike handle bar wrap multiple color options 4 8 out of 5 stars 9.

An additional technique is to use a small piece of bar tape to cover the bar at the lever strap. It s a cheap and easy way to treat your bike to some tlc. Wrap bar tape like a pro with daniel lloyd. Calvin jones directs a complete walkthrough of wrapping road bars with bar tape.

Fresh tape can make your bike look and feel like new.