DRIVETRAIN Posted August 10, 2006 Share smileys/smiley4.gifChanged my tape the other day.....felt like the new tape is slightly "thinner" than what was on there....does anyone ride with a double layer of tape & for which reasons??? Also I'm thinking of putting on a second layer because of my hands---the work I do after hrs results in my knuckles & joints hurting quite a bit and holding onto the handle bars for long hrs does not make it any easier...I'm hoping for better comfort here !!! Will there be any negative impacts if I put a second layer on ??"DTsmileys/smiley4.gif" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichH Posted August 10, 2006 Share Ask SP, she was riding with extra tape. I think the reasons included more cushioning after the wrist op? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted August 10, 2006 Share yep michH, that was the reason i went that route. i must say it's much more comfy. it does add a bit of weight to the bike though... negligible for most of us, but seeing as DT weighs next-to-nothing he might notice it! smileys/smiley2.gifsmileys/smiley36.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIVETRAIN Posted August 10, 2006 Share smileys/smiley4.gifI do re-call that one MichH..............actually U reminded me of it because we rode together after her Op when she had the double layer on...seemed comfy..will P/M her...........'DTsmileys/smiley4.gif" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIVETRAIN Posted August 10, 2006 Share smileys/smiley4.gifOk..no reason to P/M SP.............U really think it add's weight ??? seems so a miniscule addition to add weight....I'll consider it nevertheless......Well there is a plus on my weight issue....suppose one cancels the other out..smileys/smiley4.gif"DTsmileys/smiley4.gif" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted August 10, 2006 Share Spezialized makes gel inserts that you stick to the bars before you wrap the tape around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannabe Posted August 10, 2006 Share Also got double layer on, comfort reasons purely. Completely cancelled the "numb fingers" feeling out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRIVETRAIN Posted August 10, 2006 Share smileys/smiley4.gifLooks like it's the way to go.........will do itsmileys/smiley4.gif"DTsmileys/smiley4.gif" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted August 10, 2006 Share I think the Specialized one you can only buy with the tape and everything (quite expensive as I recall). However I saw at Cajees (can't remember if it was Fourways or Eastgate) that RavX sell just the gel pieces separately for you to put under your existing tape.I use the Specialized one and it did make a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted August 10, 2006 Share the specialized and ravx options are more expensive - double tape is muuuuuch cheaper and does the trick perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewep Posted August 11, 2006 Share The Specisialized option however lasts a hell of a long time. Know of guys that has the stuff on their h/bars for about 18 months now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowpoke Posted August 11, 2006 Share ewep, double handlebar tape also last a long time - as long as the handlebar tape would normally last (so don't ask me - i have a tendancy to damage my bar tape smileys/smiley9.gif) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linnega Posted August 11, 2006 Share After I sprained my wrists last year when I was knocked over, I padded the bar nicely. I have found it comfortable so far and haven't removed the tape in over a year. The setup I have is Fizik Bar:Gel inserts, Cinelli cork tape, then the Fizik bar tape on top. I imagine that this setup is only a problem if you have small hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Fed Posted August 11, 2006 Share I can vouch for the Specialized gel inserts as well as their gel tape, definitely lasts longer than anything else I tried. Another item that is worth considering is their pro gloves. The gel pads feel a little wierd at first but after time they wear to your riding position and provide a lot of comfort. Sir Fed38940.4464699074 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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