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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:47:32 PM UTC-7, Ralph Barone wrote:
Joerg wrote: For the lower section I could use longer MTB handles. Those are much better than road bike stuff. Up top I may do something with leather once this next tape is done. Maybe leather plus rope, not stitched but wrapped around like with the golf clubs someone showed here. I still think there would be a market for "Instant tape from a can". Mask ... shake vigorously ... phhhhhhhhhhht ... done. Just like almost everyone now uses Pam out of a spray can for greasing a skillet instead of real grease. Try a Google search for "spray on truck bed liner". Just mask off the bits you don't want coated. Ralph - what do you do when you want to remove the levers for servicing? |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 4:24:32 PM UTC-7, Joerg wrote:
Just renewed the handlebar tape on my road bike. Again. My sweat doesn't seem to be compatible with it and also it tears whenever I scrape a bush or something. Friends have told me that it wouldn't be much better if I'd use cork or some other fancy material. In contrast, the handlebar rubbers on my MTB have held up over two years with no discrenible wear, despite several crashes (no crashes with the road bike). I wouldn't mind riding the bare aluminum which is what I end up doing a lot once the tape is in tatters. But it leaves nasty black markings in my palms which are hard to scrub away and might also not be very healthy. Is there any alternative to this flimsy handlebar tape? Leather that can be glued on? Half shells that can be screwed on? Some tough texture spray? -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ Apparently I'm not the only one impressed with the Shimano Pro Bar Tape. They had seven reviews and one of the people gave it only four stars but without having one single "con" on the stuff. http://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-Pro...ntrol-Bar-Tape |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:44:29 -0700, Joerg
wrote: Looks like it can be mail-ordered he http://www.pocketrubber.com/ Thanks, Barry. From what they write one could carry the remaining spool in the pannier to use in case of first aid to an injured rider. I always have some electrical tape in there but the glue on it fades in viability over the course of summer. That looks very much like the rolls of self fusing silicone tape sold at hamfests for waterproofing coax cable and hardware stores for sealing plumbing. For example: http://www.rescuetape.com https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/USA-Brand-18-USD-for-3-Rolls-Silicone-Performance-Rescue-Tape-Self-Fusing-Tape-Bonding-Electrical/1627634_32267555068.html Mo https://www.google.com/search?q=self+fusing+tape&tbm=isch It works tolerably well on coax cables, and should do as well on handlebars. My only objection to the stuff is the price. -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On 2016-10-25 13:43, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:44:29 -0700, Joerg wrote: Looks like it can be mail-ordered he http://www.pocketrubber.com/ Thanks, Barry. From what they write one could carry the remaining spool in the pannier to use in case of first aid to an injured rider. I always have some electrical tape in there but the glue on it fades in viability over the course of summer. That looks very much like the rolls of self fusing silicone tape sold at hamfests for waterproofing coax cable and hardware stores for sealing plumbing. For example: http://www.rescuetape.com https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/USA-Brand-18-USD-for-3-Rolls-Silicone-Performance-Rescue-Tape-Self-Fusing-Tape-Bonding-Electrical/1627634_32267555068.html Mo https://www.google.com/search?q=self+fusing+tape&tbm=isch It works tolerably well on coax cables, and should do as well on handlebars. My only objection to the stuff is the price. 4 rolls of 10ft length each at $22 is expensive? I paid a lot more per foot for handlebar tape. -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On 2016-10-25 09:47, wrote:
On Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:47:32 PM UTC-7, Ralph Barone wrote: Joerg wrote: For the lower section I could use longer MTB handles. Those are much better than road bike stuff. Up top I may do something with leather once this next tape is done. Maybe leather plus rope, not stitched but wrapped around like with the golf clubs someone showed here. I still think there would be a market for "Instant tape from a can". Mask ... shake vigorously ... phhhhhhhhhhht ... done. Just like almost everyone now uses Pam out of a spray can for greasing a skillet instead of real grease. Try a Google search for "spray on truck bed liner". Just mask off the bits you don't want coated. Ralph - what do you do when you want to remove the levers for servicing? If the bosses won't come off without sliding them all the way to the bar ends there's always the Milwaukee Sawzall :-) http://www.crosstexassupply.com/cata...zall-recip-saw -- Regards, Joerg http://www.analogconsultants.com/ |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
On Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:46:48 -0700, Joerg
wrote: On 2016-10-25 13:43, Jeff Liebermann wrote: On Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:44:29 -0700, Joerg wrote: Looks like it can be mail-ordered he http://www.pocketrubber.com/ Thanks, Barry. From what they write one could carry the remaining spool in the pannier to use in case of first aid to an injured rider. I always have some electrical tape in there but the glue on it fades in viability over the course of summer. That looks very much like the rolls of self fusing silicone tape sold at hamfests for waterproofing coax cable and hardware stores for sealing plumbing. For example: http://www.rescuetape.com https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/USA-Brand-18-USD-for-3-Rolls-Silicone-Performance-Rescue-Tape-Self-Fusing-Tape-Bonding-Electrical/1627634_32267555068.html Mo https://www.google.com/search?q=self+fusing+tape&tbm=isch It works tolerably well on coax cables, and should do as well on handlebars. My only objection to the stuff is the price. 4 rolls of 10ft length each at $22 is expensive? I paid a lot more per foot for handlebar tape. http://www.rescuetape.com/shop/rescue-tape-6-pack/ 6 rolls of 12ft length at $45 or $0.63/ft I based my pricing expectation on the cost of Duct Tape. 30 ft for $8 or $0.24/ft, which is my definition of cheap, errr... affordable. https://totalwomenscycling.com/road-cycling/maintenance/many-times-can-use-duct-tape-bike-47875/ Under suggested uses: http://www.rescuetape.com/suggested-uses/ it offers "Sport Grips & Tool Handles" which is close enough to bicycle handlebars. Hmmm... 3% water absorption: http://www.rescuetape.com/technical-data/ "Padded Road Bike Handlebars on the cheap!" http://www.instructables.com/id/Padded-Road-Bike-Handlebars-on-the-cheap!/?ALLSTEPS -- Jeff Liebermann 150 Felker St #D http://www.LearnByDestroying.com Santa Cruz CA 95060 http://802.11junk.com Skype: JeffLiebermann AE6KS 831-336-2558 |
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Alternatives to handlebar tape?
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On Monday, October 24, 2016 at 5:47:32 PM UTC-7, Ralph Barone wrote: Joerg wrote: For the lower section I could use longer MTB handles. Those are much better than road bike stuff. Up top I may do something with leather once this next tape is done. Maybe leather plus rope, not stitched but wrapped around like with the golf clubs someone showed here. I still think there would be a market for "Instant tape from a can". Mask ... shake vigorously ... phhhhhhhhhhht ... done. Just like almost everyone now uses Pam out of a spray can for greasing a skillet instead of real grease. Try a Google search for "spray on truck bed liner". Just mask off the bits you don't want coated. Ralph - what do you do when you want to remove the levers for servicing? Unscrew the adjustment screws enough and the whole thing should just fall apart. Whether you will enjoy reassembling the whole mess on the handlebars is a different question. |
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