Thanks Jim, I actually just ordered some Fizik Brown from CRC. The re-taping isn't a big deal, just would have been a bonus. I'd be happy just to save the shelacking each time. And yes, photos please!
Pete On Jan 3, 5:55 pm, Jim Cloud <[email protected]> wrote: > I'm using the Fizik Microtex handle bar tape on both of my bikes. The > most recently installed is a very nice Honey Brown color for my > Rivendell Road Standard. That color is great to match a honey brown > Brooks saddle, like the B.17 Special that is on my Riv. Unfortunately > the honey brown color of Fizik Microtex, as well as their Antique > Brown color are only available presently from the UK or in Europe. I > ordered my tape from a UK source and I've found it available from > another at an even better price: > http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=46974 > (The price from this source compares fairly well with domestic > pricing, where the tape typically sells for $17.99 plus local taxes, > or shipping). > > It seemed strange to me that these colors of the Fizik Microtex tape > have been available in the UK for more than a year, but not in the > U.S. After a conversation with the owner of my favorite LBS, I've > discovered the reason. He told me that the U.S. distributor for Fizik > also imports the pricey Brooks leather handlebar tape. Apparently, > they don't want the less expensive Fizik tape to compete with the > Brooks leather tape. Go figure... > > I've never tried to re-wrap my handlebars with the Fizik bar tape. I > don't, however, think that it would be too suitable for re-wrapping > (it's obviously not as cheap as cloth tape). I personally prefer the > Fizik Microtex tape to cloth, and I've used cloth for around 40 years! > > Jim Cloud > Tucson, AZ > > On Jan 3, 3:35 pm, Peter Pesce <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > +1 for cheap. > > > I like to mess around with parts on my bike, and often need to re-wrap > > the bars. > > Cloth is cheap. The shellacking IS a pain, though. > > I've heard great things about Fizik tape and I might try some next > > time around. > > Anyone have any experience with re-using bar tape (Fizik or > > otherwise?) > > > -Pete > > > On Jan 3, 4:06 pm, AmiSingh <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > Question for the group. > > > > It appears as though there is a general overall preference for using > > > cloth or cork handlebar wrap / grips rather than leather. > > > > Why is it so skewed away from leather, especially considering so many > > > of us try and have our handlebar cloth or cork resemble the leather > > > saddles on our bikes so closely? > > > > Why not just use leather bar wrap? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
