Strictly from the ends of the hooks (with much groaning and cussing -- I hate taping bars -- especially since there always ends up something that requires me to peel it off again and re-tape, such as badly placed levers. (Don't talk to *me* about planning ahead.)
Unsolicited plug for Lizard Skins DSP tape that comes in (I think) three thicknesses. Don't think it will take shellac, tho'. On Sun, Mar 24, 2013 at 5:19 PM, Michael Hechmer <[email protected]> wrote: > 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. > > > -- __________________________________________________________________________ BUSINESS BUILDING COME-ON!! $300 off a $600 resume + letter or Linked In profile package with referral that leads to full price sale! Refer two full-pay clients and you get the package for free! I am not cheap, but I am very good. So they say. http://resumespecialties.com/testimonials.html Patrick Moore, Ph.D, MBA, ACRW, Albuquerque, NM, USA http://resumespecialties.com/index.html * [email protected] __________________________________________________________________________ -- 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.
