Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
Has anyone tried Nikwax on their bar tape? Sent from my iPad On Mar 4, 2015, at 2:59 PM, Mathew Greiner mathew.grei...@gmail.com wrote: Reading the oil suggestion put another interesting idea in mind: wax. Either beeswax or one of the wax formulations for canvas like Fjallraven's Greenland wax. Surely someone has waxed canvas barrage before? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
The feel of waxed cotton tape would change at least as much as the feel of shellacked tape. I don't like the feel of waxed cotton jackets when it's hot, I can't imagine liking it on my handlebars. Grin. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
I put a single coat of spar urethane on new tape about 6 weeks ago and it's doing great. I've been wearing gloves everyday as it's been a bit cold in NYC, but it feels great without gloves when I'm pushing around indoors. It's on a harlequin wrap which I'd think best if you want to avoid curling issues, what with the over/under sequence of the tape. Anybody try a stout string/light rope style, like you might see on a yacht? That would be great with the right line, right? -Kai PS-Almost forgot! I put a harlequin tape job on the handles of our stroller, with no sealant. That's been awesome. So there you go, harlequin them bars! Use the same color if you think it's going to look too golfy with the two tone. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
Reading the oil suggestion put another interesting idea in mind: wax. Either beeswax or one of the wax formulations for canvas like Fjallraven's Greenland wax. Surely someone has waxed canvas barrage before? -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
As a woodworker, I've always found spar varnish to have decent waterproofing capability but it tends to sit on top of the wood surface more than the shellac that seeps in a little more. It also tends to flake after it sits outside for too long. All that said, I've never tried it on bar tape. It does make me wonder if an oil finish designed for outdoor use such as Watco's Teak Oil Finish might soak in better and protect while retaining some of the tape feel ( http://www.woodcraft.com/Product/146955/Watco-Teak-Oil-Quart.aspx?refcode=10INGOPBgclid=CNS-7MT6jsQCFQeDfgodPVwArg). I've had good luck with this on wood. It doesn't build up as long as you don't put too much on. A couple of coats protects while still retaining the porous texture of the wood. I'd give it a go but don't have any Newbaum's lying around anymore. Sorry. John On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 10:07:58 AM UTC-8, Mathew Greiner wrote: Someone here recommended spar varnish instead of shellac on the cork grips. I haven't tried it yet, but it promises a softer feel while still offering protection. Wonder what it would do on cotton? On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:31:47 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I know you're joking, but I tried wool felt strips under the cotton, but prefer cotton straight on the bars. Grin. It's bar feel I'm after, not cushioning. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:23:15 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: What... No one here uses merino wool bartape?!?!?! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
Someone here recommended spar varnish instead of shellac on the cork grips. I haven't tried it yet, but it promises a softer feel while still offering protection. Wonder what it would do on cotton? On Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:31:47 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I know you're joking, but I tried wool felt strips under the cotton, but prefer cotton straight on the bars. Grin. It's bar feel I'm after, not cushioning. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:23:15 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: What... No one here uses merino wool bartape?!?!?! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
I use Newbaum's cloth tape bare and it has been weathering very well for me. I usually wear gloves, however, so that may affect the sweat buildup. That said, I've ridden in many a deluge and it seems like the tape gets tighter and tighter each time it dries. It's a harlequin pattern and I pulled it on very tight, so that may also contribute to the longevity. I'll have to try the wet application method next time. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
Saddle soap works good to clean and soften up old grungy tape. On Mon, Mar 2, 2015 at 10:06 PM, davidcha davidch...@gmail.com wrote: I use Newbaum's cloth tape bare and it has been weathering very well for me. I usually wear gloves, however, so that may affect the sweat buildup. That said, I've ridden in many a deluge and it seems like the tape gets tighter and tighter each time it dries. It's a harlequin pattern and I pulled it on very tight, so that may also contribute to the longevity. I'll have to try the wet application method next time. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
I know you're joking, but I tried wool felt strips under the cotton, but prefer cotton straight on the bars. Grin. It's bar feel I'm after, not cushioning. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, March 2, 2015 at 11:23:15 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: What... No one here uses merino wool bartape?!?!?! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
A good tip I just remembered is to thoroughly wet the cotton tape just before installing. When it dries, it will shrink and be even tighter on the handlebars. Jay Hartman On Monday, March 2, 2015, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Green Grips is on the list to try, though I'm sticking with Newbwaum's for this next round. I love the Newbaum's -- it's time to test it naked for a year. Yes, it is good to wrap it good and tight. With abandon, Patrick -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch%2bunsubscr...@googlegroups.com'); . To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com');. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: [RBW] Naked cotton tape
What... No one here uses merino wool bartape?!?!?! -- 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 rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
