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Dollar for dollar, no new part takes a bike from dingy to dashing as noticeably as new handlebar tape. But tape is about more than just looks: A well-thought-out handlebar tape installation takes into account the way your hands sit in the drops so that the tape lasts long and provides the cushion and slip-proof grip you need for long days in the saddle. Diver deeper and wrap your handlebars at your own pace: 0:00 Introduction 0:22 What you need 0:32 What’s in the box 0:59 Removing the old tape 2:27 Prepping the bar tape and tools 3:33 Wrapping your handlebars 9:46 Outro Subscribe to Bicycling: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Pinterest: #bikebasics #bicycling #howto How To Wrap Your Handlebars Like a Pro | Bike Basics | Bicycling