#RIGHT ADBIKE WHITE BAR TAPE FULL#

If you have vanity tape with a logo, remove the adhesive strip and wrap it over your high-quality electrical tape – starting and ending under the bar.

#RIGHT ADBIKE WHITE BAR TAPE FULL#

Wrap the electrical tape two full times to make sure the bar tape is secure.ġ5. Use the electrical tape to secure the bar tape, starting and ending under the bar. The point should end under the bar and create line on the bare that is parallel with the stem.ġ4. Pull the bar tape tight and cut at an angle. Your hand should not be resting on the bare bar when you are riding with your hands on top of the handlebar.ġ3. If everything looks good, continue wrapping the bar until you’ve covered enough space on the top of the bar that you can comfortably place your hands on top. Wrap the tape around the bar a few times and check to make sure the bar is completely covered by pulling down the brake hood and inspecting the coverage.ġ2. Again, the tape should be as close as possible to the brake lever.ġ1. Pull the tape around the back and over the top of the bar. When you reach the brake lever, wrap the tape as close as possible under the lever. Overlap the tape evenly, ensuring there are no gaps between layers of bar tape.ġ0. If the bar is wrapped too loosely, the tape will move as you ride, creating gaps where the bar may show through.ĩ. Too much overhang and your bar end may not be securely inserted into the bar.Ĩ. Not enough overhang and you will not be able to secure it under the bar end. Allow the tape to overhang the edge of the bar. Remove a section of adhesive covering and begin to wrap the bar.ħ. This ensures that the tape does not become worn/unraveled prematurely.Ħ. As you press down on the bars while you are riding, the bar tape should be wrapped in the direction that your hands will twist. On the left side, the tape should be wrapped counterclockwise.

On the right side of the bar, the bar tape should be wrapped in a clockwise direction. *This step isn’t necessary, but it will ensure you cover the bend in the handlebar behind the brake hood effectively.ĥ. Remove the adhesive covering and place tape behind hood. Use scissors to cut the bar tape to size. Placing the end of one piece flush against the plastic hood, measure the length to the other side of the hood by creasing the bar tape. Grab the small extra pieces of handlebar tape. This is a good time to inspect your housing for any damage, ensure your brakes are secure on the bar and in the correct location, and any other maintenance that needs to be done.Ĥ. Be careful if you use scissors to cut the old tape so you do not scratch your handlebars.ģ. Peel the hood back to reveal the handlebar tape that is wrapped around the hood. Of course, colour choice is personal preference.Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing your Bar Tapeġ. Cork or leather tape will give any build a retro flavour, while thicker tape might look out of place on a classy steel bike.īar tape also comes in a range of colours and patterns and can give any build a personal touch, but one thing many cyclists will insist on is bar tape matching the colour of the bike’s saddle. If you are wrapping particularly wide bars, say on a gravel bike, then you will have less material to play with. The length of bar tape can also impact wrapping. When it comes to wrapping, some synthetic bar tapes are high-stretch, making it easier to wrap the tape around brake levers and hoods. This can make wrapping or removing bar tape a tricky affair, but it does hold the tape in place. In some cases, bar tape comes backed with adhesive strips. Maybe you are riding on gravel and want as much vibration to be absorbed as possible, or you ride with cycling gloves so prefer a thinner bar tape.

Thickness and backing of bar tape often come down to personal preference. New handlebar tape is a sure-fire way to give your bike a new lease of life.

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