Bar tape question

[rebeccmeister]

Can anyone tell me more about leather bar tape? Should I invest in some for my randonneuring bike, or will I quickly regret it? Other options?

Comments

[randomdreams]

I haven't used it because I'm convinced it'll get all gross... but with that said, I have friends who use it and like it. With THAT said, I know a lot more people who use cloth for long-distance riding.

[fontosaurus]

I haven't used it for two reasons: the expense, and the fact that it doesn't offer any benefits over cork other than the aesthetic. Also, it gets slippery in the rain, and if not cared for well, it will eventually crack and get all skanky.

So I guess I'm saying: it'll only go on the show bike I'm going to build for NAHBS.

[randomdreams]

And then it'll be white leather, right?

[glasspinata]