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2014-09-05 11:37 AM

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Subject: Tribike tape is slippery when wet

Other than replacing it, have you had success with cleaning or adding something to it.  My tape is pretty new, but I sweat a LOT!

2014-09-05 11:53 AM
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Subject: RE: Tribike tape is slippery when wet

I clean mine with some soapy water (some SImple Green in a bucket of water) and a rag when I'm washing the bike. 

I replace it every couple of years, normally when I replace my brake cables and have to strip off the tape anyway. 

Mark 

2014-09-08 7:48 PM
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2014-09-08 8:51 PM
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Subject: RE: Tribike tape is slippery when wet

Get different tape.  I use Arundel Gecko bar tape.  I also sweat quite a bit.  In the end it's a personal preference, but I don't care for cork tape.  It feels fine when dry, but when it rains, feels really slippery.

2014-09-08 9:30 PM
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Subject: RE: Tribike tape is slippery when wet

Yep use different tape. I like Lizzard skin best...more expensive but worth it.

2014-09-08 9:37 PM
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Subject: RE: Tribike tape is slippery when wet

Originally posted by KathyG

Yep use different tape. I like Lizzard skin best...more expensive but worth it.

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All of our bikes have been switched to Lizzard Skin....never a problem.

2014-09-09 4:24 AM
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Subject: RE: Tribike tape is slippery when wet
Here's what I do

-wrap bars in electrical tape
-coat with spray adhesive
-while adhesive is still wet, rub sand on it.
-one more coat of adhesive

wipe off the sand that doesn't stick after dry.
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