I've been meaning to ask about the bar tape, for ages.
I guess that puts you in the cycling geeks - sub section - tape moron. It's nice to have some company.
Tape is easy - ALWAYS white if you can keep it clean, if not black is the only other option
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Tape is easy - ALWAYS white if you can keep it clean, if not black is the only other option
maybe? Lets also say i haven't risked 140psi for a while...
and celeste. ([MENTION=12656]Pantani[/MENTION]'s anti celeste radar has just gone beep)
You would go from pi$$ing yourself laughing to total rage watching me put tape on.
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Loved last nights cyling. Thought Froome had the measure of Contador.
Big climb to end todays stage should be a corker. These shorter mountain finsh stages make for good racing. Lots of good riders waiting in the wings, still a very open race.
2012 Vuelta a Espana LIVE - Stage 4 | www.cyclingfans.com
Big climb to end todays stage should be a corker. These shorter mountain finsh stages make for good racing. Lots of good riders waiting in the wings, still a very open race.
2012 Vuelta a Espana LIVE - Stage 4 | www.cyclingfans.com
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Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
The bike is going to stay roughly as is. I'll probably get the rear wheel realigned as it's a bit buckled at the moment (rideable but the brake rubs) and it will need new tyres. Maybe a new saddle further down the line, but apart from that little list it will stay as it.
I have got a track pump, but it's still in shipping (should be here in about a week or so).
I have got a track pump, but it's still in shipping (should be here in about a week or so).
The gauntlet has been thrown down.
I can't see to many quiet stages, now.
I can't see to many quiet stages, now.
celeste bar tape should be added to list of NSC banning offenses!
If only you could find someone to second that motion
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I put the tape on the wrong way around. I started at the top and worked down so if you slide your hands down the bars you ruffle the tape up. I'll probably buy some more tape in a couple of weeks and try again (this time with clean hands as well).
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Hello!
Errr...
this.
If only you could find someone to second that motion
After all the great tips I gave too. There's some good videos on youtube, showing you how to do it. Although that big lump at the bottom will stop your shopping bags from falling off! What?
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I know [MENTION=12656]Pantani[/MENTION]. It it quite a neat job (apart from the double up on the end on the right), just run the tape backwards. It will be a whole lot better next time.
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To be fair my first attempt wasn't all that. I had the unfair advantage of having a cycle mechanic teach me though so got quite good in the end.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I'm sure if I were to dot it in celeste it would look much better.
Where do you ride with 120-140 psi? I'd take that round Preston Park track, but 'normal' roads?!?! You'll never get a smooth ride on that pressure.
For me: 100 front, 110 rear (and 68kg)
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I'm now pushing 93kg!!!!!! Hence the commute bike and granny gear.
Why do I have a mental image of you, as Batfick, P.Hello!
Errr...
this.
After all the great tips I gave too. There's some good videos on youtube, showing you how to do it. Although that big lump at the bottom will stop your shopping bags from falling off! What?
Your supersonicsonaradar picking up any mention of celeste bar tape, then you leaping in to save the day.
Oh that's right leave me all alone on the stooopid step.
Yes it would!, maybe.
Yeah, to be fair i haven't been on 140psi since I did that for a TT a few years ago and a tube exploded the following morning sitting in the sun - blew the tyre off the rim. Thought the house was falling down.
I always ride 120psi on my road bike though and yeah, I suppose the ride is a bit harsh but i've sort of got used to it
I've always been a 105 to 110, kind of guy.