[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I really like to use Oury grips with bar end shifters. First I slice off the flange at the end, then I orient the grooves that run the length of the grips so one lines up with the shifter cable. Then I use twine around the perpendicular grooves t lock the shifter cable into place. Sorry - no

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

Doug, I have used the following approach to run bar end shifter cabling beneath ESI grips: - Remove the shifters from the bars and fully withdraw the cable from the housing. - Re-insert the cable into the housing leaving the shifter out of the equation at this point. - Secure the housing with t

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

Grant wrote a blagh about making custom grips a while back: https://www.rivbike.com/blogs/grant-petersens-blog/grips-the-hard-way-how-to He used felt as a padding under the cloth tape. I set up my wife's bike this way and it was quite comfortable. We also have our tandem set up with a barcon a

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

These suggestions are all really helpful and I appreciate it. I decided to try splitting a set of Chunky ESI grips. I just got them installed and wrapped Newbaums around each. The bottom of the grip has a flat area because I couldn't squeeze the grips back together. These really are just big enough

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

Hey Doug, I've got ESI grips on my Atlantis with bar-end shifters. I have my cable running underneath the grips but not through them. Kind of like how the cable housing runs along the bottom of the cork grips Riv sells. Then Neubaums wrapped around and shellacked. I find them very comfortable.

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I was able to squeeze extra chunky ESI grips over the bar end shifter/cable on my albas, but I didn't love those grips (slippery and not durable). I didn't notch the grip to provide a channel for the cable, and as nitpicky as I can be, I really didn't find it to be an annoyance. my suggestio

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

If you want cork grips that support bar end shifters, I can't recommend highly enough Meisha's cork grips. You see them on a lot of Rivs but nowhere stateside stocks them, including Riv (who I believe used to stock them). You can now get them from Blue Lug here: https://global.bluelug.com/ri

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I love cheapo cork grips on albatross bars. The kind of grip with cork grains glued together into a cushy mass. For example: https://www.somafabshop.com/shop/242114-cardiff-grips-gryfed-cork-6386 I think Ergon cork grips would work great too, I've just never used them. -Wes On Wednesday, May 8,

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape and/or Grips on an Albatross Bar

I'd imagine you'd want to slice the grips anyway to provide a channel for the shift cables to run through, so slicing then wrapping should be fine. You could also twine along with bar tape. Here are a few variations on that: https://bluelug.com/bike-catalog/16815/ https://bluelug.com/bike-cata

[RBW] Re: Bar tape and shellac combination to match cream details

You could also dilute amber shellac with clear shellac and try that over white bar tape. There are also some lighter amber colors of shellac available from https://www.shellac.net/button_shellac.html if you like to mix your own. The button shellac is also more durable and has a slightly tackier

[RBW] Re: Bar tape and shellac combination to match cream details

Hi Deepak -- Blue Lug sells an off-white acrylic tape that is within rhyming distance of the cream of Riv head tubes. But I would caution that with use and age the tape will become dirty and will no longer match as well. This will be true whether you go with white, white w clear shellac (which

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar tape color recommendation

I'm not fully committed to the Sella, it's sagging and will likely need to be re-covered fairly soon. I do have a honey Brooks on another bike that I don't ride a lot, I've been toying with putting that saddle on the Riv. I have also been considering going to a more standard, lighter black saddle.

[RBW] Re: Bar tape color recommendation

I have used amber shellac on both yellow and orange Newbaum’s and found the yellow to be closer to the honey brown on a Brooks. The old adage was the tape should match the saddle. Are you sticking with that one? And are you committed to cloth tape/shellac? Doug -- You received this message be

[RBW] Re: Bar tape color recommendation

I've really liked to combine brighter orange with the light blue ever since I saw the color combo on a limited edition Mini Cooper. -Ed C.

[RBW] Re: Bar tape color recommendation

I really like the burnt orange. It would go well with your other appointments. On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 9:31:18 AM UTC-6, Keith Weaver wrote: > > Hi, > I've recently installed 46 cm Noodle bars on my old Riv Road Standard, and > am wondering what color bar tape to put on. These bars came to

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

HI Jay. I'm glad you posted the Fizik. I've seen it in person and it's nice looking. However the metallic sheen on the blue doesn't quite work with the metallic pearl orange paint. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 9:29:31 AM UTC-4, Jay Connolly wrote: > > Fizik Perf

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Yeah, I started to use Lizard Skins, but it is too bright - reflects a lot of light. But it will look good on my celeste Brianchi. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 7:32:32 AM UTC-4, lum gim fong wrote: > > Lizard Skins blue is really dark. > -- You received this me

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Will do, Evan. I'm using Newbaums as finishing tape only. It looks a lot better than electrical tape and it comes in nice colors. Cheers, Bill in Roswell, GA On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 1:37:36 AM UTC-4, Evan E. wrote: > > Bill: Thanks for posting the picture. I, too, wanted to use deep na

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

t; -Original Message----- > From: Bill in Roswell GA > Sent: Sep 14, 2017 1:18 PM > To: RBW Owners Bunch > Subject: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues > > This link should work > > https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharing > > > On Th

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 8:39:07 AM UTC-7, stevef wrote: > Yeah, I had the Fizik metal blue on my orange rambly for a while, tho I can't > find any pics to share.  I run Fizik in white on it now which looks good and > is reasonably easy to clean.  It's good tape if you can find a color to

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Yeah, I had the Fizik metal blue on my orange rambly for a while, tho I can't find any pics to share. I run Fizik in white on it now which looks good and is reasonably easy to clean. It's good tape if you can find a color to suit you... On Friday, September 15, 2017 at 9:29:31 AM UTC-4, Jay C

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Fizik Performance tape comes in a metal blue. It's quite dark, though not a true navy, and has a slight metallic sheen to it, which may or may not put you off. I like the padding of this tape and find it easy to clean, when necessary. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Sent: Sep 14, 2017 1:18 PM To: RBW Owners Bunch Subject: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues This link should workhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharingOn Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote:The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

Thanks, Garth. I saw the Salsa tape in person at the local dealer. It isn't nearly as dark as Modern Bike's photo appears. It is pretty close to Cinelli's Denim color. But I could find Cinelli for $12 instead of Salsa's $20. Ironically, Salsa doesn't show Dark Blue on their website - guess they

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

This link should work https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwWEjg3VXSrXZzEyRVhHTmN4TlE/view?usp=sharing On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue tap

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape Blues

I went back on Google Drive and made sure Share is on. Sorry for the confusion. Bill in Roswell, GA On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 3:29:17 PM UTC-4, Bill in Roswell GA wrote: > > The new-to-me orange Rambouillet is just about finished, except for bar > tape. The bike came with Trek blue ta

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I'll take any you have laying around off your hands. I could even send you some cheap synthetic stuff! On Tue, Jan 24, 2012 at 2:57 AM, Kevin Brightbill wrote: > This is obviously an instance of "YMMV", but Brooks handlebar tape is, > to my hands, one of the worst cycling products I've ever used.

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I enjoy the cheaper velo-orange leather handlebar tape which is no longer available. The newer, more expensive stuff is here: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/grand-cru-perf-leather-tape-w-plugs.html I've ridden this tape in all kinds of weather, done 3 or 4 re-wraps and it's still feels an

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

The rubber is fine when wet. It sheds water. It feels good. I've done a number of bars for friends. None have gone back to bike shop tape. There's no reason to. The material is comfortable. It looks great. And the price is unbeatable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

This is obviously an instance of "YMMV", but Brooks handlebar tape is, to my hands, one of the worst cycling products I've ever used. Not that it was poorly made, but it was just incredibly uncomfortable for riding >60 miles, especially in warm weather. Cheap synthetic stuff is my old stand-by. O

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I have Brooks on my Sam and Lizardskins on my Seven. The Lizardskin feels plush but I stiil prefer the Brooks Leather. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. T

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

But slippery when wet -- I've used it. Patrick Moore iPhone On Jan 23, 2012, at 8:56 AM, Will wrote: > I like old tire tubes. One tube produces two strips long enough to wrap both > sides of the bar. The strips wrap well, look good, and are comfortable. > > -- > You received this message be

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

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[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I like old tire tubes. One tube produces two strips long enough to wrap both sides of the bar. The strips wrap well, look good, and are comfortable. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

Thanks for the responses. There's enough here to last several tape changes. I'll post pics as I make changes. Cheers. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

+1 on the velo Orange sew on bar wrap. Put some cloth tape down code to build some body and it is comfortable. On Jan 21, 2012 11:10 AM, "ascpgh" wrote: -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rb

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I'm using the Fizik Microtex on my commuter's dirt drop bar. I was interested in the micro texture contribution for the rain snow, ice sweat, etc. Works fine. Some fraying of the edges where the material is wearing away but its been in service for three years, an outcome of the increased grip. I u

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I got about a year of mine. It looked good until sweat did a number on it. In cooler climes it would last longer. There's a Walnut Studios Handlebra set on the shelf to try. It's a thicker version of the V-O style and I have hopes it will go longer. It will go on this bike in the near future (and w

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I've got brown Salsa tape on right now. Works great, good match for my honey Brooks and rewrapped no problem when I changed out my stem. Jay On Jan 20, 9:15 pm, Bruce Herbitter wrote: > Eric > > That's what I don;t like about it. It won't stay in place!  email me your > snail and I'll send you m

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I'm a fan of the Velo Orange elkhide bar wrap. I've had it on two bikes now, and it holds up well and ages nicely. It's more work to install, but the price is right. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To view this discussion o

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

The "Dark Piney Green" Japanese tape with a few coats of amber shellac is a pretty good match for the Sackville bags, but RBW appears to be out of it at the moment. That tape is probably my least favorite to apply though - the adhesive is stickier than my old favorite Tressostar, and it has a

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

The dark green Viva might match British Racing Green, or be a tone of it. I had it on my Quickbeam. http://www.flickr.com/photos/philipwilliamson/261997643/ Magenta tape could look nice as a complementary color. Brown or leather for sure. Philip On Jan 20, 3:21 pm, "Scott G." wrote: > If your

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

I have Brooks green tape with the green saddle. On Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM, Scott G. wrote: > If your tape moves around, trying wrapping first with electrical friction > tape. > > Handlebra suggests it, I have Handlebra on one bike, it does stay in place > and the color is still solid. > >

Re: [RBW] Re: Bar Tape

On Fri, 2012-01-20 at 12:21 -0800, Scott G. wrote: > If your tape moves around, trying wrapping first with electrical > friction tape. > > Handlebra suggests it, As does the Wikipedia. It is one of the classic uses of friction tape. > I have Handlebra on one bike, it does stay in place > and

[RBW] Re: Bar Tape

If your tape moves around, trying wrapping first with electrical friction tape. Handlebra suggests it, I have Handlebra on one bike, it does stay in place and the color is still solid. What color tape goes with British racing green ? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t