how long should one expect to go between changing bar tape? i like lizard skins, but they seem to rip the top surface after a while. i have a set of white that didn't rip for 6-7 months and another in black that ripepd in a month.
i don't think it's unreasonable to change bar tape every 6 months, no?
Durable, high end white bar tape?
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Whatever the tape and however frequently one cleans it a white tape will not look great after a while...
Frankie - B wrote:wobbly wrote:+1 and yellowing after 1 season. Shame as good tacky tape until dirty
Reg Lizard skins tape, or any kind of bar tape for that matter. You keep it on for more then one season? it bags the question if you wear the same socks every day as well?
full season.....undies too 
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I like Deda Elementi. I can clean it and it's very comfortable. It's interesting that some of you go a whole season with the same tape. My bars start to get grungy underneath after several months. I usually swap out three times a year. Twice at a minimim as I change out cables every spring. White is the best looking bar tape in my opinion and all I ever use. And it doesn't matter what color your seat is. Old school classic that will never be out of style.
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r_mutt wrote:how long should one expect to go between changing bar tape? i like lizard skins, but they seem to rip the top surface after a while. i have a set of white that didn't rip for 6-7 months and another in black that ripepd in a month.
i don't think it's unreasonable to change bar tape every 6 months, no?
The ripping of Lizard skins tape has to do with how tight you pull it when you are wrapping your bars. Wrap it with light tension and the surface will stay strong for a long time.
If you want to see 'meh' content of me and my bike you can follow my life in pictures here!'Tape was made to wrap your GF's gifts, NOT hold a freakin tire on.'
Frankie - B wrote:r_mutt wrote:how long should one expect to go between changing bar tape? i like lizard skins, but they seem to rip the top surface after a while. i have a set of white that didn't rip for 6-7 months and another in black that ripepd in a month.
i don't think it's unreasonable to change bar tape every 6 months, no?
The ripping of Lizard skins tape has to do with how tight you pull it when you are wrapping your bars. Wrap it with light tension and the surface will stay strong for a long time.
i am going to give Lizard Skins one more try with this method. i really like the extra cushioning that the 3.2 give me.
