Re-taping drop bars

[e-rider]

part way there - any thoughts.
I have not finallised the inside edge yet (so simply taped on and not cut straight yet) and need to take my cross levers into account (for those not in the know, I don't have full use of my left arm/hand and find the sti lever side of life on the brakes almost impossible to actually bring the bike to a halt with)... oh and the bars are much more level than the photo suggests honest

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oh - that was the first attempt, I am suspecting the second attempt on the otherside is going to be harder!

it appears that you are using Cinelli cork tape? If so, don't worry about making a good job of it as it'll need replacing after a few weeks - that stuff wears out so incredibly quickly - okay for pro cyclists that have team mechanics to keep replacing it!

For example, I would get about 2-4 months max out of Cinelli whereas Easton cork tape lasts me about 12-18 months - both cost the same.

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

it appears that you are using Cinelli cork tape? If so, don't worry about making a good job of it as it'll need replacing after a few weeks - that stuff wears out so incredibly quickly - okay for pro cyclists that have team mechanics to keep replacing it!

For example, I would get about 2-4 months max out of Cinelli whereas Easton cork tape lasts me about 12-18 months - both cost the same.

It is the cinelli gel tape.

 

[EltonFrog]

It looks like a good job to me. I did mine recently, changed from white tape to black leather. I did one side really quickly with a nice neat job, but the other side took three times longer, I think my spatial manipulation when all to cock on the other side. Anyway it looks good now.

 

[taximan]

thanks all. it seems today's project is fast coming unstuck unlike the old tape on the new bars.
I can't come up with a single thing in the house that will get the old sticky glue off and no shops around me that will sell anything.
The only thing I have that approaches an alcohol based substance is some very nice 15 year old solera resever Glenfiddich whisky. seems we have not yet replaced our meths supply and I'm out of ideas as to what else I can try which is saying something for an organic chemistry PhD drop-out! usually I am exceptionally good at disolving things, but seems not today. It's not Friday 13th is it?

I don't believe what I am seeing

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

I don't believe what I am seeing

don't worry - it didn't get used on the bike.

 

[Milo]

When I had to this not long ago I was surprised at how easy I found it. Normally bad at that kind of thing.

 

[ianrauk]

When I had to this not long ago I was surprised at how easy I found it. Normally bad at that kind of thing.

Indeed. Once you have done it a couple of times it does become much easier and is quite a satisfying job to do.

 

[400bhp]

It's one of the (few) jobs I shy away from. I know it's a job that would irritate me and likely to lead to me ripping the tape in a fit of rage.

I end up taking it to the lbs - tape seems to last a year or so, so not a great outlay for labour once a year.