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Question
The instructions are not clear
1) It says wrap the tape over ribbon. What ribbon?
2) There are two pieces of PVC tape. I assume these are to finish the inside end of the tape
3) what are the two pads with an adhesive strip for?
It is a pity the instructions ignore the above.
2) There are two pieces of PVC tape. I assume these are to finish the inside end of the tape
3) what are the two pads with an adhesive strip for?
It is a pity the instructions ignore the above.
asked 2 years, 9 months ago on Pro Road Bar Tape
by
markfisher61
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
The bits of tape with adhesive are to stick on the bars, behind your STi units (V.Hard to get the tape to cover this bit!!) BEFORE you tape.
The PVC (Usually too short & poor quality) is for finishing the inner ends (I always use a wrap of insulating tape - available in most colours, waterproof, flexible & cheap!)
The PVC (Usually too short & poor quality) is for finishing the inner ends (I always use a wrap of insulating tape - available in most colours, waterproof, flexible & cheap!)
answered 11 months ago
by
Obesebuthappy
- Anglesey, North Wales
answer 2
1) I think the ribbon is the bar tape and tape refers to the end fixing tapes.
2) Yes
3) When wrapping bar tape you usually get a gap when you go around the brakes. These pieces are to cover that gap.
2) Yes
3) When wrapping bar tape you usually get a gap when you go around the brakes. These pieces are to cover that gap.
answered 1 year ago
by
Furbi
- East London
answer 3
I don't know what the 'ribbon' is. However the PVC tape is indeed to finish off the tape at the top of the handlebars.
The two pads with an adhesive strip are to cover the underside of your break levers, ie. where the metal attachment secures the break lever to the bar. Often this bit is hard to cover just by wrapping the tape.
The two pads with an adhesive strip are to cover the underside of your break levers, ie. where the metal attachment secures the break lever to the bar. Often this bit is hard to cover just by wrapping the tape.
Top 1000 Contributor
answered 1 year ago
by
JackTheStudent
- Bristol
answer 4
hi. basically you just wrap the tape slightly over lapping nice and tight. start from the bar end and work up. if it has a sticky lineing then remove the cover if it has one. the two little bits go behind the shifters. they go on first then the main role partially overlaps it.
Country: United Kingdom
Top 250 Contributor
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
specialized92
- preston
answer 5
The ribbons are to cover the brake levers on the bar. Wrapping over these tapes (behind the levers) holds it in place as does the sticky tape.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
BigBadJohn
- Near Glasgow, Scotland
answer 6
A1. I think when they refer to ribbon, it's actually refering to the handlebar tape... confusing I know.
A2. Wrap the loose end closest to the headset. I used electrical tape instead.
A3. I think you mean the 2inch bits of bar tape (ribbon), they loop around the brake underside. ie, they conceal the fixing around the handlebar and cover any handlebar that doesn't get concealed with the ribbon when you're wrapping. Hope that helps. I also Youtube'd handlebar tape installation and that helped get the right fitting.
A2. Wrap the loose end closest to the headset. I used electrical tape instead.
A3. I think you mean the 2inch bits of bar tape (ribbon), they loop around the brake underside. ie, they conceal the fixing around the handlebar and cover any handlebar that doesn't get concealed with the ribbon when you're wrapping. Hope that helps. I also Youtube'd handlebar tape installation and that helped get the right fitting.
Country: Australia
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answered 1 year, 8 months ago
by
Mtbikerian
- Perth, Western Australia
answer 7
2) The tape is for finishing the inside end of the bar tape.
3) The two adhesive pads are to fill in the space behind your brake hoods.
Although you can do it without using them.
3) The two adhesive pads are to fill in the space behind your brake hoods.
Although you can do it without using them.
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
fatmanonabike
answer 8
1 The ribbon is the bar tape, start at the bottom, leaving half a wrap overhanging to push inside the end of the bars for a neater finish (before you push in the plugs) stretch but not too much! and work your way up the bars to the levers, put the 2 pads over the levers where they join the bars, and wind once around so no bars are showing! then work your way up to the centre of the bars, finally cut asmall diagonal across the last loop, so the taps ends neatly, then tape over with any pvc tape or colour to suit the colour of your bike!!
Country: United Kingdom
answered 1 year, 9 months ago
by
postmanpat
- midlands
answer 9
The ribbon is the bar tape!
The two smaller pieces of tape (ribbon) are wrapped around the underside of the shifter body. Pull the shifter hoods forward and simply wrap the tape around the underside of the body covering the shifter bracket. Once the tape is wrapped around the bars / shifters you get a neat comfortable finish.
The two smaller pieces of tape (ribbon) are wrapped around the underside of the shifter body. Pull the shifter hoods forward and simply wrap the tape around the underside of the body covering the shifter bracket. Once the tape is wrapped around the bars / shifters you get a neat comfortable finish.
answered 1 year, 11 months ago
by
bennettp
- Whitehaven Cumbria
answer 10
1. The ribbon is what you assume to be the bar tape (ie, the long bit). This is the stuff you wrap 'round and 'round and' round the handlebars.
2. They are for 'finishing' the ribbon. Where you finish winding the ribbon on the inside of the bars, wrap the tape around for a nice look and to stop the ribbon unraveling.
3. The two pads are to go around the underside of your brake levers/shifters. You wind the ribbon over the top of them.
4. That fact you're asking these questions suggests it may be a good idea to go to your local bike shop and get them to show you how to do your bar tape; might be a lot safer 1st time around.
2. They are for 'finishing' the ribbon. Where you finish winding the ribbon on the inside of the bars, wrap the tape around for a nice look and to stop the ribbon unraveling.
3. The two pads are to go around the underside of your brake levers/shifters. You wind the ribbon over the top of them.
4. That fact you're asking these questions suggests it may be a good idea to go to your local bike shop and get them to show you how to do your bar tape; might be a lot safer 1st time around.
answered 2 years ago
by
krisandy1
answer 11
Hi,
usually you'll receive a) two long strips of bar tape (henceforth called ribbon), two short strips of the same ribbon and two strips of black tape (like sellotape but usually black).
3) the two pads with adhesive strips, I assume are the short pieces of ribbon; these are to go halfway round the bars, behind the shifters
These go 3/4 of the way around the bar and touch the shifter housing at each end. This enables you to twist the ribbon around this complicated area, and change direction as you pass the shifters
2) & 1) yes - the tape will secure the end of the ribbon at the centre of the bar, by the stem.
Top tip: leave a good centimetre of tape overhanging the end of the bar so that when you come to put in the bar ends they have something to keep them in. I also find a dab of superglue on the tape helps to keep them in place.
usually you'll receive a) two long strips of bar tape (henceforth called ribbon), two short strips of the same ribbon and two strips of black tape (like sellotape but usually black).
3) the two pads with adhesive strips, I assume are the short pieces of ribbon; these are to go halfway round the bars, behind the shifters
These go 3/4 of the way around the bar and touch the shifter housing at each end. This enables you to twist the ribbon around this complicated area, and change direction as you pass the shifters
2) & 1) yes - the tape will secure the end of the ribbon at the centre of the bar, by the stem.
Top tip: leave a good centimetre of tape overhanging the end of the bar so that when you come to put in the bar ends they have something to keep them in. I also find a dab of superglue on the tape helps to keep them in place.
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answered 2 years, 8 months ago
by
SiRush
Question
Does this come with end plugs?
Doesn't seem to specify in the product details what this comes with.
asked 1 year, 6 months ago on Pro Road Bar Tape
by
elStado
- Perth
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
Quality plugs included.
Country: Australia
answered 1 year, 2 months ago
by
BoredShorts
- Mildura
answer 2
Yep.
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
Davv
answer 3
yer should do. mine did. and most tape comes with end plugs.
Country: United Kingdom
Top 250 Contributor
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
specialized92
- preston
answer 4
yes
answered 1 year, 3 months ago
by
macthebike
answer 5
Yes. They are plastic and have an expanding mechanism and match the tape colour.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
jackanada
answer 6
Yes it does, but they are a weird fit. Use your old ones.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
squealywheely
- Inverness
answer 7
Yes with a locking system.
answered 1 year, 4 months ago
by
Yevad
- Milton Keynes
answer 8
yes it does, best plugs I've ever come across
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
CaptainDrastic
answer 9
yes it has 2 end plugs in dark grey color with the ritchey pro logo engraved.
Country: Greece
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
GeorgeSp
- Athens
answer 10
Yes bar plugs are included
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
BigBadJohn
- Near Glasgow, Scotland
answer 11
Yes the bar tape is supplied with bar plugs.
answered 1 year, 5 months ago
by
WiggleDean
- Hampshire
Question
do i need to buy 2 packs for the whole bar - ie one for each side?
asked 1 year ago on Pro Road Bar Tape
by
Jaco101
11 answers
Answers
answer 1
No there's plenty in the pack for both sides just don't rush the job of putting it on !
answered 8 months ago
by
kevkav
answer 2
No for a single layer one pack is plenty
answered 9 months ago
by
antarn
answer 3
No one box has everything you need to do both sides.
answered 9 months ago
by
Jay
- Darlington,UK
answer 4
No,1 pack ( 2 pieces in a pack )does both sides with a little bit left over.
answered 9 months ago
by
MountainGoat66
- Chatham
answer 5
No, you're provided with two reels.
Country: United Kingdom
answered 10 months ago
by
boeuf
- Southampton
answer 6
No, there are 2 rolls giving more than enough for both sides.
answered 11 months ago
by
Anonymous
- Lincoln
answer 7
No, I just bought one pack. Did both sides.
answered 11 months ago
by
crookedlake
- Edinburgh
answer 8
No one pack is fine to wrap a set of 42cm bars
answered 11 months ago
by
foggymp
- southampton
answer 9
No, the pack covers both sides of 1 bar!
answered 11 months ago
by
Obesebuthappy
- Anglesey, North Wales
answer 10
Depends on how you wrap your bars. One pack contains two rolls .. which is enough to cover the bars - one roll per side.
Country: Australia
answered 11 months ago
by
gardengnome
- Shepparton
answer 11
No. All is supplied in the box. Two lots of everything including tape for bars, tape for hoods, finishing tape, gel pads and bar caps.
Country: United Kingdom
answered 11 months ago
by
PeeeJ1978
- Birmingham
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