Have you got it taped? BV EVA Handlebar Tapes sure can help!

These tapes, designed for road bikes, provide cushioning against shocks and bumps; and resist UV rays; water; and fading. The 3M backing makes these handlebar tapes easy to install. Handlebar end plugs and finishing tapes are included. Available in Black; or White.

$11.98

Today I decided to get new handlebar tapes for my road bike. The old tape was coming loose; but I’m not sure how well I could do installing these tapes by myself. I have an idea that the process would be easier with two pairs of hands. I can see the tapes sticking to themselves and getting hopelessly snarled if I try to do it alone; and I suspect that the bicycle needs to be held firmly in place for the tapes to be pulled snugly enough during the wrapping. That right there needs two strong hands!

Thus I decided to rely on the bike shop. I called ahead of time; and they said they wouldn’t be able to take care of it immediately. Since I knew I would had to leave the bike there, I walked it to the shop. My legs were rather tired, anyhow. I rode 19 miles this morning; and (of course!) had a headwind on the way home: 12-13 mph. By midday, that wind was up to 18 mph; so I was glad I rode earlier.

I didn’t notice what brand of handlebar tape the shop had; but I chose blue tapes. My road bike has always had white handlebar tape; so blue handlebars are going to look strange for a while!