Re: [RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Leah Peterson]

Oooh, I may get these! Polly had two pairs of cycling gloves in her saddlebag 
that I now own. I LOVE them. So I bet I’d really like these! Thanks!

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> On Jul 28, 2019, at 9:29 PM, REC (Roberta)  wrote:
> 
> I tried these gloves that Garth suggested 
> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UE8D7M/ref=twister_B079P4Q7RV and they work 
> great.  The palm side is slightly textured, similar to suede.  No slipping 
> and I didn't feel additional heat build up. And, they covered up most of my 
> hand.  They are also easier to get off than cycling gloves I used to own.
> 
> 
>> On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 9:12:37 AM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>> Thanks, Phil, and everyone else.
>> I'll be trying gloves, first those fishing gloves that Garth pointed me to, 
>> since they have the added bonus of sun protection.  I bought arm sun sleeves 
>> last month so that I could stop needing sunscreen on my arms, but still 
>> needed to put it in the back of my hands.
>> 
>> If they don't work, I'll try the other glove suggestions.
>> 
>> Roberta
>> 
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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[REC (Roberta)]

I tried these gloves that Garth suggested 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UE8D7M/ref=twister_B079P4Q7RV and they work 
great.  The palm side is slightly textured, similar to suede.  No slipping 
and I didn't feel additional heat build up. And, they covered up most of my 
hand.  They are also easier to get off than cycling gloves I used to own.


On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 9:12:37 AM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> Thanks, Phil, and everyone else.
>
> I'll be trying gloves, first those fishing gloves that Garth pointed me 
> to, since they have the added bonus of sun protection.  I bought arm sun 
> sleeves last month so that I could stop needing sunscreen on my arms, but 
> still needed to put it in the back of my hands. 
>
> If they don't work, I'll try the other glove suggestions. 
>
> Roberta 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[REC (Roberta)]

I'd slather on the sunscreen, just to have it wear off way too soon.  So, I 
picked these at the store up in a Large because I don't like tight fitting 
garments:  
https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/us/en_US/bike-clothing/cycling-arm-leg-warmers/bontrager-uv-sunstop-cycling-arm-cover/p/22817/
  


They are loose enough (just the size of my arms) to not be constricting and 
I do not feel hot in them (although, it's rarely been in the 80's here 
yet).  Notice that on the closeup pic, the inside lower arm is mesh for 
ventilation.  They are quite long, with the tops coming to near my armpits 
and the bottom  well covering the bone at my wrist.  At the top, the 
Bontrager name on the black band has a self stick rubber like substance so 
it does not slip down.  I also like it that they are cut for bent arm 
position.  One person I met told me to wet them  during a ride to keep 
cooler, but I haven't tried that yet.  They are washable, but I haven't 
needed to wash them yet.

I'm quite happy with this purchase and wish I did it long ago.  For my neck 
and décolletage, I wear two Riv bandanas, one tied in front with the 
triangle in the back to protect my neck, the other tied in the back to 
protect the front.  I might be next buying a crew neck shirt, so that I 
won't need the bandana for the front, just for the neck.  Or, a 
collard shirt, like Deacon Patrick uses, but will still need one Riv 
bandana for décolletage protection.

Right now, I'm using sunscreen for just my hands (until I buy the gloves), 
face and knees, but if you have a suggestion for a non scented, chem-free 
one, I'll try it.  I'm using Alba Botanica Sport Sunscreen SPF 45 fragrance 
free.  It's not quite fragrance free, but it is fairly so and the scent is 
very neutral and wears off in a minute or so.

  

Roberta


On Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 3:05:16 PM UTC-4, Bicycle Belle Ding Ding! 
wrote:

> Roberta, I want to know how your arm sleeves work out. I hate using 
> sunscreen (I use natural stuff and it’s white and goopy) because you’re 
> right - the arms get an obscene amount of sun in summer riding. I’ll be 
> interested to know how they look and if they’re hot and how comfortable 
> they are. Spare no detail ☺️

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Long sleeve cotton chambray shirt is what I use. Roll up the sleeves for Vit. D 
production, roll down the sleeves to avoid over exposure.

With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Garth]

I used to wear Defeet Armskins in the summer and while they are not 
officially UV rated (as they are intended for cool/old weather) they worked 
great. They are rather thick tubular knit that cools your arms as you 
perspire underneath them.  I had tried some UV arm sleeves from Amazon but 
none of them were form fitting as they were not a tubular knit, which 
literally wraps around your arms so no gripper stuff that wears off is 
necessary. They were basically non form fitting fabric sewn together with a 
silly seam and reminded me more of a shirt sleeve they cut off and stuck 
some gripper stuff  on the end and called declared "Look, a UV arm sleeve 
!".  Ahahahaha !  

  I did a search on amazon for compression uv arm sleeves and these are one 
example that fit the bill for being tubular and seamless.
https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Cooling-Arm-Sleeves-Activities/dp/B07KYMF4KF 
.  

Hope you like the gloves Roberta .  

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Garth]

   I used to wear Defeet Armskins in the summer and while they are not 
officially UV rated (as they are intended for cool/old weather) they worked 
great. They are rather thick tubular knit that cools your arms as you 
perspire underneath them.  I had tried some UV arm sleeves from Amazon but 
none of them were form fitting as they were not a tubular knit, which 
literally wraps around your arms so no gripper stuff that wears off is 
necessary. They were basically non form fitting fabric sewn together with a 
silly seam and reminded me more of a shirt sleeve they cut off and stuck 
some gripper stuff  on the end and called declared "Look, a UV arm sleeve 
!".  Ahahahaha !  

  I did a search on amazon for compression uv arm sleeves and these are one 
example that fit the bill for being tubular and seamless. If I needed a 
pair I'd try those, but I wear long sleeved surfers rashguards and I 
already have some Defeet tubular arm warmers that just so happen to also 
work fine in summer. 
https://www.amazon.com/Protection-Cooling-Arm-Sleeves-Activities/dp/B07KYMF4KF 
.  

Hope you like the gloves Roberta .  

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Bicycle Belle Ding Ding!]

Roberta, I want to know how your arm sleeves work out. I hate using sunscreen 
(I use natural stuff and it’s white and goopy) because you’re right - the arms 
get an obscene amount of sun in summer riding. I’ll be interested to know how 
they look and if they’re hot and how comfortable they are. Spare no detail ☺️

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[REC (Roberta)]

Thanks, Phil, and everyone else.

I'll be trying gloves, first those fishing gloves that Garth pointed me to, 
since they have the added bonus of sun protection.  I bought arm sun sleeves 
last month so that I could stop needing sunscreen on my arms, but still needed 
to put it in the back of my hands. 

If they don't work, I'll try the other glove suggestions. 

Roberta 

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[phil k]

Roberta,

Are gloves not an option, or are you still getting slip with gloves on? Riv 
sells fake leather gloves that are really nice.

I ran into the same problems when I had the cork grips when I shellaced 
them. Gloves help, but the next pair I decided against shellacing.

-Phil
Arlington, VA

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:06:39 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> I didn't want to hijack the Newbaum's new padded tape topic, so I started 
> this one.
>
> I have older Meisha cork grips, scallaced --the ones with the bulge about 
> 2/3 from the bar end.  One issue I have with it is that in the summer when 
> my hands sweat, and it's hard to keep a grip.
>
> Do you think that putting either the new padded tape or the standard tape 
> wound work with slippage (and perhaps padding)?  I don't want to ruin the 
> cork grips with the sticky stuff on the back of the tape, so I was thinking 
> about first wrapping the grips with blue painters tape.  I'd probably 
> remove the tape after summer, because I like the look of the cork.
>
> What do you think?   Or should I just buy summer riding gloves?
>
> Thanks, Roberta 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Brian Campbell]

I recently got these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01G9YUS34/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Contrary to what they say, the padding is minimal. I don't like most modern 
gloves, as I am not looking for padding help.

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:06:39 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> I didn't want to hijack the Newbaum's new padded tape topic, so I started 
> this one.
>
> I have older Meisha cork grips, scallaced --the ones with the bulge about 
> 2/3 from the bar end.  One issue I have with it is that in the summer when 
> my hands sweat, and it's hard to keep a grip.
>
> Do you think that putting either the new padded tape or the standard tape 
> wound work with slippage (and perhaps padding)?  I don't want to ruin the 
> cork grips with the sticky stuff on the back of the tape, so I was thinking 
> about first wrapping the grips with blue painters tape.  I'd probably 
> remove the tape after summer, because I like the look of the cork.
>
> What do you think?   Or should I just buy summer riding gloves?
>
> Thanks, Roberta 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[REC (Roberta)]

Jeff, that’s a huge concern of mine too. The shape is so ergonomic and we 
cannot get them any longer.  I’m nervous about recking a good thing (except 
when they are wet).  
Roberta 

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[sameness]

Have considered this myself, but my concern is that the tape will pull up 
some chunks of cork along with it. Since they don't make this shape anymore 
and I really like 'em, I've erred on the "Let someone else try it first" 
side, ha.

Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA

On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:11:25 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Cotton tape with the sticky, then when you remove it, rag with lighter 
> fluid or other goop remover, and re shellac the cork. Easy to say when I 
> don't do the work. Grin.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Benz, Sunnyvale, CA]

I don't have any experience with cotton tape over (real) cork grips, but 
have you considered wrapping some twine over the cork grips and 
then shellacking it? My Jones SG bars have cushiony (fake) cork bar tape, 
wrapped over with cotton bar tape, "entangled" with twine, and then 
shellacked. The twine form grippy ridges and they're good enough for 
lightweight mountain biking as well as look good. I copied the style from 
Rivendell, as per this Blahg post 
. 
Be careful not to put too many layers of shellac as that will smoothen out 
the grips.


On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 12:06:39 PM UTC-7, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> I didn't want to hijack the Newbaum's new padded tape topic, so I started 
> this one.
>
> I have older Meisha cork grips, scallaced --the ones with the bulge about 
> 2/3 from the bar end.  One issue I have with it is that in the summer when 
> my hands sweat, and it's hard to keep a grip.
>
> Do you think that putting either the new padded tape or the standard tape 
> wound work with slippage (and perhaps padding)?  I don't want to ruin the 
> cork grips with the sticky stuff on the back of the tape, so I was thinking 
> about first wrapping the grips with blue painters tape.  I'd probably 
> remove the tape after summer, because I like the look of the cork.
>
> What do you think?   Or should I just buy summer riding gloves?
>
> Thanks, Roberta 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

['Deacon Patrick' via RBW Owners Bunch]

Cotton tape with the sticky, then when you remove it, rag with lighter fluid or 
other goop remover, and re shellac the cork. Easy to say when I don't do the 
work. Grin.

With abandon,
Patrick

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[Garth]

  I doubt the painters tape beneath bar tape on top of cork would provide a 
silp free experience Roberta. For summer riding with sweaty hands I wear 
these "fishing gloves" from Glacier Bay.  They just so happen to make 
terrific cycling gloves ! By far most preferred over any "cycling glove" 
which offer slim pickin's for unpadded, leather that dries soft, and big 
enough for XL hands.  The unpadded palm is fully synthetic leather that is 
thin and grippy, dry or wet and dries soft and quickly. They always feel 
temperature neutral even in high heat/humidity and block UV. I've worn a 
pair since past summer and this summer so far and they look good as new. I 
bought the blue camo ones because they are kinda funky looking but they 
also have some plain gray ones. 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001UE8D7M/ref=twister_B079P4Q7RV


On Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 3:06:39 PM UTC-4, REC (Roberta) wrote:
>
> I didn't want to hijack the Newbaum's new padded tape topic, so I started 
> this one.
>
> I have older Meisha cork grips, scallaced --the ones with the bulge about 
> 2/3 from the bar end.  One issue I have with it is that in the summer when 
> my hands sweat, and it's hard to keep a grip.
>
> Do you think that putting either the new padded tape or the standard tape 
> wound work with slippage (and perhaps padding)?  I don't want to ruin the 
> cork grips with the sticky stuff on the back of the tape, so I was thinking 
> about first wrapping the grips with blue painters tape.  I'd probably 
> remove the tape after summer, because I like the look of the cork.
>
> What do you think?   Or should I just buy summer riding gloves?
>
> Thanks, Roberta 
>
>

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[RBW] Re: Cotton tape on top of Meisha's cork grips--good idea or not?

[sameness]

I've considered it many times, including while riding in the rain over the 
weekend. 

Love the shape, don't like 'em when they get wet, but hate gloves even 
more. 

Please report back with your findings?

Jeff Hagedorn
Los Angeles, CA USA
>
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