I figured I'd do something nice on my fixed gear and do one of those dual braded bar tapes. Maybe I'll try doing it myself but I'm a spazz and it has brake hoods. Anyone know a shop in nyc that might do it?
http://www.rivendellbicycles.com/html/rr_handlebar.html
Any shops in NYC do a braided bar tape?
Sun, 09/26/2004 - 11:20am
Mon, 09/27/2004 - 4:01am
#1
I don't know a shop that has done it. . . .
and you definitely don't want anyone to figure it out at hourly rates! The first time I did it, it took the better part of four hours, and came out pretty rough. You do get better with practice, though.
Peter
Tue, 09/28/2004 - 8:11am
#2
IMHO you have to earn it by weaving it yourself. It's really not that hard once you get the hang of it, and practice does make it easier.
Tue, 09/28/2004 - 12:52pm
#3
earn it? Aren't I earning it cranking up all those hills, never coasting - risking life and limb save a wee little front brake.
Not one to pass on a challenge I might just try it. But how about posting with your real email address so I can come over and have you finish it ya wuss.
;-)
Tue, 09/28/2004 - 9:03pm
#4
Tr it out. It just takes a couple hours and two packages of tape. email me if you want to see a bike in NYC with the tape. I live on the UWS, and am available next week. I did the job with cork tape.
The first picture at the top, is my bike:
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=105&page=1
Good luck,
Paul
