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 ITM ROAD PADDED HANDLEBAR BAR TAPE - GREEN  US $7.06
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Cinelli Cork Tape List Price: $14.95  |
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Treat your palms to the original cork tape with the colorful, sweat- and shock-absorbing Cinelli Cork tape. Includes tape for both sides of most road drop-bars (up to 46cm), plus end caps and Cinelli finishing strips.Product FeaturesMaterial: cork, polyurethaneLock On: Width: Weight: 2.4 ozRecommended Use: Manufacturer Warranty: |
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Cinelli Gel Cork List Price: $20.95 |
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Give your bars a little extra padding with the Cinelli Gel Cork tape. A Vibra-Absorb gel underneath the natural cork surface of the tape provides a thicker, softer, more shock-absorbent surface for your palms. End caps and Cinelli finish tape included.Product FeaturesMaterial: cork, polyurethane, gelLock On: Width: Weight: 2.5 ozRecommended Use: Manufacturer Warranty: |
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Stella Azzurra Eleganza Tape List Price: $0.00 |
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Stella Azzurra Eleganza Tape is perforated like the seats in a high-end European luxury sedan to achieve maximum breathability and comfort. The Eleganza Tape removes moisture, whether it be perspiration or precipitation, and Stella Azzurra's stitched dual-striation material increases tack and strength in all conditions.Product FeaturesMaterial: EVA foamLength: 176 cmWeight: 180 cmRecommended Use: road bikingManufacturer Warranty: |
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Planet Bike Comfort GEL Road Bike Handlebar Tape with Reflective Bar Plugs List Price: $19.99 |
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Wrap your handlebar ends with Planet Bike's Comfort Gel Tape, and enjoy not having sore or numb hands at the end of your rides. This gel-filled tape feels cushy, and the surface becomes tacky when wet so you don't lose your grip as soon as you begin to sweat. Planet Bike's vibrant colors are fade-resistant.Product FeaturesMaterial: Cork, syntheticLength:Weight: Say no to sore hands with this handlebar tape from Planet Bike. Designed for road bikes, the tape boasts a soft, durable gel construction that becomes tacky when wet for a better grip. It's also highly fade- and water-resistant, helping it hold up to heavy use over time. And riders will love the variety of UV-protected colors, which include blue cork, white cork, orange cork, fluorescent green, celeste cork, and black cork. As with all Planet Bike products, the gel tape is backed by a limited lifetime warranty. About Planet Bike In November of 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, Wisconsin. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment. Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact. Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, they strive to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company's short ten year history, they have made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the 4-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world's first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that ten years ago started as a one man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve their product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike's financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists. |
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Bell Road Bike Handlebar Tape Sale Price: $6.11 |
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Profile Design Cork Wrap List Price: $9.99 |
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The Profile Design Splash Cork Bar Tape is constructed of synthetic cork and features no adhesive backing. Features: No Adhesive Backing |
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Motorcycle Gear for Staying Safe
The clothing we choose to wear during riding is the only thing between our skin and the road and it is incredibly important.
A study done in Munich in 1986 found that motorcyclists wearing protective gear (heavy jacket, gloves, boots etc.) could expect a reduction in injuries of 30% or more. ("Modern Armor", Motorvike.com)
So what do you need?
Jacket
The head, arms, and legs are the most often injured in a crash. (Motorcycle Safety Brochure from the NHTSA) Learn how to keep your head safe by reading our section about helmets. To protect your arms, you need a good motorcycle jacket.
A good jacket will be made of nylon, leather, or Kevlar and be well constructed. Check out the seams at any of your sharp points (elbows, shoulders, etc). The stitching should be strong and enforced at these points. Also, a good jacket will include heavy padding on the elbow, spine (yes, that's very important!) and the shoulders. Additionally, if the jacket is nylon or Kevlar, it should include reflective stripes. Whether it means going to a store or ordering a couple of different jackets to try, the first time you buy a jacket, you need to try it on and make sure it fits. An ill-fitting jacket might result in injury if the protective parts of the jacket shift during a fall or accident. But it can't be too tight, make sure you have room for a sweatshirt or vest on cold days.
Also, sit on your bike with the jacket on. It might feel great standing up but make sure it's long enough to cover your back while on your motorcycle and that it is not uncomfortable. Make sure the sleeves should be long enough to cover your wrists when your arms are on the handlebars.
If you are winter rider, check out jackets that have side laces and a belt that allow you to adjust the jacket to your body. This allows you to fit the jacket after putting on some warm layers. Many jackets have zip out linings, therefore they can be used all year round.
Pants
That covers the arms, now, let's address the legs. Many riders wear jeans, but it's worth it to invest in pants made specifically for motorcycle riders. Like a jacket, good pants will be made of leather, nylon, or Kevlar. For winter riding, pants can not only offer protection, they can keep you warm. Insulated pants or chaps are a good choice and can be bought coated for rain resistance.
Riding Suits
If you are serious about riding, and want to really protect your limbs, you can invest in a one or two piece suit. Although a bit expensive, these offer substantial protection in case of a fall and go on and off quickly. If you are going to the office, you can fit a suit right over your (other) suit or khakis.
Look for a suit that offers lots of armor pads, and has good venting; these can get hot in the summer.
Gloves
Gloves should be worn regardless of weather, and there are different types for warm and cold weather. Warm weather gloves are usually leather or Kevlar and good ones have carbon fiber knuckle protection and are un-insulated but provide protection should you fall.
Winter gloves provide the same level of protection, but are insulated. Waterproofing is also a good idea.
Watch the fit when buying gloves, if they are too bulky in the palm, you could lose the feel of the bike and the controls. Good gloves should also have long gauntlet cuffs that fit over your jacket sleeve to prevent wind from getting up your sleeve. Watch any seams between your hand and the grip or between fingers. A couple of hours with a seam rubbing your hand and you'll be hurting.
Reflectivity and bright colors add to us being seen and this can be carried all the way to our gloves.
Boots
You're finally dressed and ready to go riding. Until you look down and see your bare toes wiggling around. Last thing you need are some protective boots.
A motorcyclist should have boots with a short heel; this allows the boot to fit on the motorcycle peg while still providing good ankle support. Boots should be at least 6" tall as that will offer some ankle protection. Boots can be as high as 17", which are useful for use against cold wind.
Leather is a great choice for a boot, as leather provides much greater protection than that stylish, yet utterly thin, fabric on your new Nikes.
Make sure the boot has a good, durable rubber sole that provides traction and slip resistance. The thicker the sole, the more the boot will absorb the vibration of the bike.
Information on Materials
Leather or synthetic? Riders recommend and prefer both, here's what we know about each:
Leathers
If you decide on leather, make sure you check what kind of leather you are buying.
Cowhide, is known for its strength and is preferable. Any leather jacket you buy should be at least 1 millimeter thick. Another option is Buffalo Hide, which is less common but also is very durable and is great for riding. Pigskin on the other hand is very soft, tears easily and is not durable enough for motorcycle riding. Although we all love a good deal, often times the best leathers are the most expensive. This probably isn't the area to go cheap.
Synthetic materials
Man-made materials are increasingly common choice for motorcycle gear as they offer improved weather protection and can often be more comfortable than leather. Common materials include ballistic nylon (also called Codura nylon), Kevlar, or blends of several materials.
When you are buying synthetic gear, be sure to check out the strength of the piece of clothing. The piece should be able to maintain its structure and integrity in a crash. Be sure that it has an ability to slide, not grab the road.
Finally, be sure to check out the material's ability to stretch and breathe. You want to be safe, but you also want to be comfortable.
Information on Reflectivity
One of the additional advantages of synthetic material is that they often involve reflective fabrics or highly visible fabrics that increase visibility.
Fluorescent clothing may reduce motorcycle injuries and death. British researchers who analyzed 463 motorcycle drivers admitted to hospital following a road traffic incident and 1233 other drivers (control group) to evaluate how wearing conspicuous attire affected the risk of having an accident. They found that with reflective or fluorescent clothing the risk of a crash injury was reduced by 37%, with a white helmet by 24%, and with headlights by 27%. ("Motorcycle Rider Conspicuity and Crash Related Injury: Case-control Study")
If you are riding in a highly populated urban area, wear Day-Glo colors combined with reflective panels and tape. High visibility colors are the best way to be seen during the day and the best choice is yellow, which is the color most visible to the human eye. Here are some reflective riding vests and reflective riding gloves.
A vest is a good choice when you want to be seen on your bike, but not necessarily off it. They are easy on, easy off. Colors do not offer us much protection at night. Advances in reflective technology, offer us a way to be easily visible at night with retro-reflective materials. These materials reflect light back at its source. Leather can also be equipped with reflectively, often in the piping or logo.
Reflectivity is always a good choice when choosing gear. You can also add reflectivity to your existing gear with reflective tape kits, which allow you to sew or stick tape to your bike or clothing.
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Can I put handlbar tape over the foam grip? If so, any tips/suggestions?
I have a Schwinn Sprint road bike that I am fixing up. I bought handlebar tape for it last night. I spoke with someone at the coffee shop who is also a road biker and she said that she took her foam grip off and put handlebar tape on it and regretted it! She said to leave the foam grip on and put the tape over it. But I was concerned that it wouldn't stick/stay on. Please advise. Thanks 
Putting the tape over the foam is not lady like. I suggest one or the other. The tape is more manlike, the foam is more comfortable.
In memory of Amy
THE mother of Amy Gillett has marked the fifth anniversary of her daughter's death by pleading for greater road-safety awareness.
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