Any tips on bar tape winding?

[Agency_Scum]

Here's a scarey idea; I either never use sticky backing or I leave the backing tape on. It's so much easier AND if done right it stays on just as well.

 

[SeeingisBelievingGTMuseum]

I use a double wrap foam/gel cork what ever the maker calls it and I don't wear gloves anymore because it provides adequate padding for most of my 30 miles jaunts. Still do wear gloves for century rides though.

 

[GarethPJ]

Ah but that stuff's expensive and not very retro. I just got some very slightly padded plastic stuff that's all but identical to my Pug's OE tape. £1.50 from ebay!

 

[Radar]

Back in the day my dad taught me to put bar tape on starting near the stem - apparently a certain Mr Mercx did it that way. Now we are supposed to satrt at the bar end and use lecky tape to finish. The former is neater , but the later is easier.

Tips-
* aim for a starting overlap of nearly a full width.
* check embossed logos - Deda tapes are rolled for left and right.
* when looking down at the bars wind inside to out
* a dry run will always be perfect the real go will be cack!
* within a week you'll rip or pull the tape