The Most Controversial Way to Wrap Bar Tape...「Half Wrapping」 |No Tape, NJS Style Reverse Wrap

[@zhe_shean]

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[@bahadirr35]

This video is literally what I need. I bought one of these tapes and it had'nt extra piece for the space that left after wrapped, under the bar. I thought it was neccesary, thank you

[@mitmon_8538]

Great vid! I've been wrapping bars for a couple decades from the bottom up. I was known for having a very clean tape install as well, but the electric tape at the "ends" getting old and gummy was always an issue. It wasn't till about a year ago that I saw it was even possible to wrap from the top down when Russ from PathLess Pedaled demonstrated on the Grepp reusable/washable bar tape. I switched over to that and have been doing it since, albeit a full wrap from the traditional start/finish of tape. I do ride on the tops a lot and the bare metal bar might get a little slippery when my hands get sweaty. If I had some textured flattened-top handlebars like those fancy carbon ones, your half-wrap method would make total sense!

[@zhe_shean]

@@mitmon_8538 Thanks for sharing your experience! Totally can relate to the electric tape issue. Similarly, like you I also did a full reverse wrap (from the top down) . After realising I seldom use the “Tops” + trial and error, 「Half Wrapping」is born.

[@CremeBird]

Wow i might try this if i get drop bar but short riser bars are in my ❤

[@zhe_shean]

You can apply the principles of this method on any handlebars - no finishing tape!

[@roguecode2354]

I think the half tape on the NJS drop bars looks bulky and misses the mark. If you are worried about sticky tape, use the self-adhesive silicon tape. It does not have any glue it just bonds to itself. You can also make it nice and tight.

[@zhe_shean]

@@roguecode2354 Nice idea! Indeed, bar tape choice and thickness contribute a lot to the aesthetic. Hope to try it out when there’s a chance.

[@salvadorhardin2644]

This is just plain stupid. Not only do the exposed cables (and the corresponding slot on the bar) look like garbage, they will interfere with your hands when riding on the handlebar top. And for what?

[@calvinDy]

for looks, similar reason with people using track drops with non-existent tops

[@peteMickeal33]

you save 2.06 grams of tape....

[@zhe_shean]

@@salvadorhardin2644 I can relate with you on the exposed cables. Ideally, it can look neater with internal cable routing through the handlebars - e.g. carbon drop bars with flat, aero tops. However, a compromise is made for external cables’ ease of maintenance.
For riding on “Tops”, it’s recommended to use 2 rolls of bar tape to perform a full reverse wrap (from the top down). 「Half Wrapping」 is suitable if you seldom use the “Tops” position, similar to track racing which favours the drops.
(Depending on bar tape weight) It can save half the weight since only 1 roll is used.
E.g. 40 grams + finishing tape’s weight in the video. Although some enthusiasts don’t use bar tape at all, for those whom prefer some grip there’s 「Half Wrapping」.
Thanks for commenting!

[@jm_sc]

maybe works better with internal handlebars

[@zhe_shean]

@@jm_sc Correct!

[@jaymendes]

But the question is: Why?

[@calvinDy]

looks

[@zhe_shean]

@@jaymendes Optimisation and Looks