Newbaums over Newbaums?

[john]

Looking for advice concerning wrapping cloth tape over cloth tape. Any issues with the second layer adhering properly? Prosvs.cons?

Thanks.

J.

[Bill Lindsay]

I did two layers of newbaums over cork tape on my bullmoose bars making a multilayered grip.  that didn't pose a problem.  In my past life as a mechanic I sometimes double-wrapped for people.  It can get a little lumpy on drop bars.  That first wrap is one-layer thick in some places and overlapped to two layers thick in other places, right?  When it's double wrapped, there will be some places that are only 1+1 = 2 layers thick and other spots that are 2+2 = 4 layers thick.  Only you can decide if that bugs you.  

The only reason I know of to do it is to make the bars a little bit bigger in your hand.  There's neglible cushion there with one layer or two.  The reasons not to do it would be the potential for lumpiness and the extra $10 that you spent.  I re-wrap my bars whenever the mood strikes, and I buy up new colors of newbaums just for fun, so even though it's a decent investment of time, you can always take it apart and do it differently.   

[Michael]

Are you looking for more cush? Why not cotton over gel strips?

[John Bokman]

No, actually I'm not looking for more cush. The reason I asked is because I'm building up a bike and have some tape that I don't want for the final color, but was considering using for a while until I get another color, at which point I'd potentially put the new over the old. Just trying to determine if others had done it and how the "new" tape would adhere and etc. Thanks for your reply.

John

On Oct 28, 2013, at 3:31 PM, Michael <john1...@gmail.com> wrote:

Are you looking for more cush? Why not cotton over gel strips?

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[John Bokman]

Thanks for your reply Bill. I am building a bike and had a color on hand that I don't want for the final color, but thought I might put it down instead of going zero tape like Spencer Chan until I get the color i want, at which point I'd potentially overlap. Based on what you say, I'll probably just wait to get the perfect color. Thanks for your response.

John

[Kieran J]

I have two layers of Newbaum's on the Ram, no problems with the 2nd layer sticking to the 1st.

KJ

[John Bokman]

Thanks for your comment, Kieran.

[Michael]

If you decide to take off the first layer and clean the bars before putting on a new tape:

 

I have found that WD-40 removes the bulk of the tape goo well.

Followed by grocery store bought alcohol (90% alcohol) really cleans it all off and makes the bars look so nice like new.

The dollar store alcohol (less than 90% alcohol) stuff doesn't work great, so stick with the grocery store 90% hard stuff. 

[Brian Campbell]

+1 on two layers of Newbaums. It is my default choice for wrappping bars. I always use two layers of the same color w/ shellac. I find the slightly wider grip, fatigues my hands a bit less on long rides.