Introduction
This is a basic step-by-step guide on how to replace handlebar tape on a bicycle. Whether the bar tape on your bike is ripped, worn-out, or just plain missing, this guide will allow you to replace the tape all by yourself!
What you need
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Undo the brake cables holding the brake calipers under tension.
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Depress the brake/shift levers (brifters) and insert a 5mm Allen key into the internal bolt. This bolt secures the brifters to the handlebar.
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With the 5mm Allen key, loosen and temporarily remove brifters.
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Remove the old tape and discard.
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Pour some rubbing alcohol on the rag and clean any old adhesive residue off the handlebar.
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Starting on the right side of the handlebar, wrap the new tape around the end in a clockwise direction moving inward.
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Using the scissors, cut the tape at an angle towards the outside of the bar.
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Wrap the loose end with either electrical tape or the adhesive piece provided with the handlebar tape (pictured here)
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On the left side of the handlebar, wrap the tape around the end in a counter-clockwise direction moving inward.
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Using the scissors, cut the tape at an angle towards the outside of the bar.
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Wrap the loose end with either electrical tape or the adhesive piece provided with the handlebar tape (pictured).
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Using the 5mm Allen key, reattach and tighten the brifter levers onto the handlebar.
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