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[Closed] bar tape, any tips for fitting?

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 DT78
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First attempt...looks fiddly. Any tips to get it looking even?


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 3:35 pm
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Slow and steady, also keep the tape nice and tight.


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 3:36 pm
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Watch a few you tube vids first. Have a beer. Just keep it tight and as even as you can and don't worry about undoing a few winds if it doesn't look too good..


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 3:58 pm
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I followed the Park Tool guide and it went ok first time!


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 4:07 pm
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Don't ponce about wondering, buy some dirt cheap tape and shove it on. Use it for a bit and see where/how it fails. Then do it with some better tape.

I start at the flats/tops and run down, using the plug to hold it all in at the bottom - pristine, electrical-tapeless beauty.

(I like quite thick tape and I use gel under it, so am not a real man and you can ignore all the above)


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 4:12 pm
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