Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

I just noticed that they are actually heavier than the Velox which completely explains why I was so much later to work today. >From the description: "A pair weighs 1.5oz, which is 0.6oz more than a Velox plug. They look lots bett

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

They're on the Riv site: http://www.rivbike.com/products/show/nitto-bar-plugs/16-224 I'm going to have to order some more myself I guess. :-) As for the weight, I'll let you know if I notice the savings as soon as I get under 100,000 grams. :-) Aloha, Bob On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 2:38 PM, PATR

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

Where do you find those bar plugs? I assume that they do come in silver. I'd like to get some. (Would probably save, what, 15 grams over the Veloxes?) On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 10:43 AM, Robert F. Harrison wrote: > I suspect that will happen of its own accord as I'm terrible at keeping > track of

Re: [RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

I suspect that will happen of its own accord as I'm terrible at keeping track of small parts. I'll just have to pretend it was on purpose. :-) Aloha On Tue, Feb 15, 2011 at 7:23 AM, William wrote: > When you have all the colors then you can really freak people out by > using one color on the

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's Bar Tape

When you have all the colors then you can really freak people out by using one color on the left and another on the right. On Feb 15, 9:18 am, "Robert F. Harrison" wrote: > Yes, those are the Nitto Bar plugs. I figured since the QB sticker is blue > with a hint of gold having blue tape and gold p

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's bar tape review

There is a photo of maroon with one coat of *clear* shellac on the Newbaum page on rivbike. Any opinions on whether a softer tape would make a harlequin tape job easier or harder? Never tried it, but have an old Fisher Sphinx monster cross that has an (original) harlequin red/purple paint job, and

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's bar tape review

Softer than Viva? A big wow given the price, wider array of colors and made in the States. I'm in! On Mar 5, 9:54 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > Hullo, > Anyone interested in the new bar tape sold by Rivendell may want to read my > very brief review. > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamespatrickv

[RBW] Re: Newbaum's bar tape review

Thanks James, I always ended up buying four rolls to cover my handlebars...glad to hear this works with two :-) Angus On Mar 5, 9:54 pm, James Valiensi wrote: > Hullo, > Anyone interested in the new bar tape sold by Rivendell may want to read my > very brief review. > > http://www.flickr.com/