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NewmarketMTB on June 27, 2024 10:16 am I have to do my first bar tape wrapping soon, it only lasts 6 months?
ADoggyBikeLife on June 27, 2024 10:23 am Black is boring. I’ve had white/blue tape on mine that has held up just find for the past 6 months of like 6 hours/day average of riding. Just get better tape! The actual problem here is that your tape is painted instead of dyed.
Mimical on June 27, 2024 10:23 am So some context here might help me understand more: *”For commuting”* As in, 5 days a week for 6 months rain or shine? Only on nice days? Only on nice days and when you feel like it? Can you give us a reasonable estimate of time spent on bike?
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Now what do your palms look like? 😂
I have to do my first bar tape wrapping soon, it only lasts 6 months?
Black is boring. I’ve had white/blue tape on mine that has held up just find for the past 6 months of like 6 hours/day average of riding.
Just get better tape! The actual problem here is that your tape is painted instead of dyed.
So some context here might help me understand more:
*”For commuting”*
As in, 5 days a week for 6 months rain or shine?
Only on nice days?
Only on nice days and when you feel like it?
Can you give us a reasonable estimate of time spent on bike?