How to Install Handlebar Tape

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Last updated on July 25, 2017

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25 - 35 minutes

Rough estimate of how long this takes. (Use this to plan your day, not to feel judged.)

Moderate

Difficulty rating: Moderate. Follow instructions carefully to succeed.

Introduction

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This guide will demonstrate how to wrap handlebar tape on a road bike with dropout-style handlebars.

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Step 1 How to Install Handlebar Tape



• Flip the hood of the brake lever upwards.
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Step 2




• Peel off the adhesive covering from the back of the bar tape.
• Place one end of the bar tape around the handlebar, making sure to leave a half inch extended past the end of the handlebar.
• Begin tightly wrapping the bar tape clockwise around the handlebar so that the bar tape overlaps itself slightly.
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Step 3
• After a few wraps, tuck the extra bar tape into the end of the handlebar and firmly push in the bar end plug.
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Step 4
• Continue to tightly wrap the bar tape around the bar as evenly as possible.
• Make sure the adhesive on the back of the bar tape is making contact with the metal handlebar.
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Step 5
• Take the extra piece of bar tape provided and cut it to fit the back of the brake lever.
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Step 6
• Continue wrapping over lever.
• Keep in mind the tightness and evenness of space between each wrap as you continue.
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Step 7
• Flip the break lever hood back down and continue.
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Step 8
• Stop wrapping about 2 inches from stem.
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Step 9
• Cut the bar tape diagonally at an approximately 60 degree angle.
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Step 10
• Finish the wrap.
• The cut should make the end of the bar tape a straight line.
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Step 11
• Use the electrical tape provided to tightly secure the end of the wrap.
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Step 12
• Press down on electrical tape to secure it.
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Step 13
• Repeat steps 1-12 on the other side, now wrapping counterclockwise.
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Elizabeth Hall

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