![]() Tuck the tape into the bar end and insert plug Inspect that the plug is tight and the tape looks tidy. Tuck the extra tape into the bar end and insert the bar end plug. Pull with tension and wrap three or four times as you move forward on the bar. Start the tape at the bottom side of the bar end. The top section of tape tends to be pulled toward the back by the hands To match this torque, the direction of wrap will need to be reversed above the levers. However, when riding on the tops of the bars, it is the habit of many cyclists to pull back The stress applied to the tape while on the drops Consequently, the right side should be wrapped in a clockwise direction while the left side should be counter-clockwise. As seen from the back (the rider’s point of view), the stress is outward on each side of the drops. Matching the direction of wrap helps minimize loosening of the tape. In these cases, decide where to end by how much tape is needed for comfort and by the look of the finished result.ĭuring stressful riding, the rider’s hands tend to apply a torque to the bars. Some bars have a long taper and lack a clear place to end. Some handlebars are made with an obvious sleeve in the middle and this can be used as end of the taping. Starting at the top of the bars and working downward will result in rolling the edge of the tape down as the user presses on it during riding.īefore starting the wrap, consider where to end the tape. ![]() Wrapping should begin at the end of the handle bars and work upward. Have the work area arranged with all your supplies Lastly, pull back on each hood to expose the lever body. Pre-cut the finishing tape about 8 to 10″ long (20 to 25cm) and stick the ends to the top tube. Besides the bar tape, you will need scissors or a sharp knife, tape to hold the housing to the bars, finishing tape such as electrical tape for the end and the bar end plugs. This may help prevent inadvertent breaking while in the middle of a wrap.Īrrange the work area so tools and parts are close at hand. 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. Tape brands will vary both in how it stretches and in its strength when pulled in tension over the bar. Handlebar tape can be made of cloth, cork, padded vinyl or other synthetic materials. Secure housing to handlebars in preparation of wrapping Use thin adhesive tape such as electrical tape or narrow strips of fiber tape to hold the housing in place. Housing and cables are often routed under the tape. Adhesive padded tapes may leave lumps as they are removed, and these should be cleaned off. When re-wrapping bars, begin with an inspection. If you are using white or light colored tape, wash hands thoroughly or wear MG-2 gloves to keep the tape clean. Additionally, with the bar tape off, it is an opportune time to move the levers up or down the bars as desired. Wrapping also provides a good time to replace cables and housing. The finished job should look tidy and clean for the user. Wrapping drop handlebars is a skill that requires practice and patience.
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