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Should I rewrap my peeling handlebar tape? Is this a job for a bike shop?
So after a couple of years of use or around 2000 miles, the handlebar tape is looking a bit worse for wear.
Should I change it before it gets worse and is this a simple job or best to get a bike shop ...
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Best colour for handlebar tape [closed]
I am planning to change a new handlebar tape as its getting worn off. I was thinking if it is alright to get a new colour besides black (which is a default colour I would say). What colour for the ...
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Why is my bar tape wearing out quicker on one side?
My bar tape has been wearing out on the left where my palm meets the bar with I ride on the hoods, but not on the right. I've noticed the same thing on the gloves I usually wear.
Is this cause by how ...
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Homemade handlebar tape?
Because road bikes are usually ridden on smooth surfaces, the pedals scraping against the asphalt/gravel/cobblesones/tree roots/sand/mud/dead branches seem to protect the frame and drivetrain against ...
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Adjusting road brake levers
Recently I got my bar tape, brake cables and brake levers changed, but when I picked up the bike I noticed that the brake levers were to low (at the tip of the drops) is there any way I can put them ...
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What brand of bar tape does Raleigh use on brand new bikes?
I really liked the bar tape my bike came with, but I don't know what kind it was. It has a distinctive texture and a sort of tacky feel to it. Would like to find the same bar tape again. My bike is a ...
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Matching color bar tape to replace dirty white tape? [closed]
My father has one a Trek 4.3 Domane from 2014 with white bicycle tape that is very dirty now and could use to be replaced(christmas gift for him). What color tape/product should I get that will still ...
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How long should I expect handlebar tape to last?
I assume that if handlebar tape is grimy, torn, or peeling, it should be replaced. How long should I expect handlebar tape to last before it needs to be replaced? How often do most cyclists replace ...
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Is it worth it to reverse the wrap direction of handlebar tape at the brake levers?
The Park Tool Handlebar Tape Installation guide suggests that the direction of wrapping can be either self tightening or prone to loosening. Its basic instructions make the tape self-tightening on the ...
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