After changing the stem I had to re-tape my new-to-me Saluki bars. I had some Cinelli cork tape of an appropriate color and decided to go ahead and use it, although it wouldn't be my first choice. Which brings me to a question. I learned, and have always taped bars in a single piece starting from the drops and working up toward the stem. But I recently watched a video on the RBW site which showed a technique that started from either end and met at the levers. I decided to give it a try. The first bar went well enough, but the second bar left me at the lever in an awkward position, which was made more difficult by the very thick and stiff covers on the Mafac levers.
Did I miss something and do something wrong? Would this technique work better with thinner cloth tape and more supple covers? I've never thought about it before, but is there any reason not to start at the stem and work a single length to the drops, where it could be tucked into the bar? What's your practice? Michael In westford, vt where it is so muddy and slushy (cold & wet) I resist taking my new bike out! Good for maple syrup, not do good for biking. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en-US. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
