Cycling UK Forum

..brown cork type handlebar tape?
Note:-I don't want leather tape.

Thanks for the link Al but the colour is too light,I'm looking for the same sort of colour as a Brooks without price penalty.
I know I'm being a bit faddy and though the tape on most of my bikes is black it won't go with the Bronze metalic colour of my new frame

I am fussy too, when I restored this Dawes I put the cork tape on and then put
new Paselas on it and the light brown sidewalls matched the tape perfectly. I fear you may be seeking something that doesn't exist. It will soon get dirty


Restored Dawes Galaxy by Alyrpal, on Flickr

Al

al_yrpal wrote: I fear you may be seeking something that doesn't exist. It will soon get dirty

Al

I'm coming to that conclusion after some searching myself,I'll keep looking for the moment and may go for the safe though less desiable black option or even try the one you linked,in the hope it may aquire a nice patina over a few months use

BTW the Galaxy looks nice

Hello R2. You may wish to read my enquiry into this very subject... viewtopic.php?f=5&t=65210&hilit=+brown+bar+tape

IrishBill76 wrote:http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Bontrager-Gel-Cork-Handlebar-Tape_22191.htm?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=Product_Search&utm_campaign=Froogle02&gclid=CLGiwt_H0rECFQUOfAodtlQAfg

Thanks Bill
I've just ordered some

Is this any good http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-u-bend-handlebar-tape/

Swallow wrote:Is this any good http://www.wiggle.co.uk/charge-u-bend-handlebar-tape/

Thanks for the link but I'm concerned about smooth(none cork type)bar tape in wet weather.