Reddit reviews SRAM Supercork Bicycle Bar Tape (Black)
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Light and durable bicycle bar tape by SRAMPolyurethane tape imbedded with cork for superior grip and cushionWith 3M adhesiveSRAM logo embossed throughout tape lengthIncludes handlebar end plugs and finishing tape
I've had the bike for a few weeks now and use it almost entirely for commuting. Here's what I've added since I got the bike:
The stock brakes weren't doing enough to stop me so I swapped them out for some Tektro CR720s. I dropped the yoke as far as I could to give myself as much leverage as possible. Braking is much better now and more reliable than the original set ever was.
I added a rack and trunk bag that's big enough to hold my food and clothes for the day. The only modification I had to make here was filing away some metal from rack mounting leg. It was colliding with frame near the dropout and not allowing the leg to sit close enough to the braze on.
Some of the original cable housings that came with the bike had some gouges in them so Nashbar sent me a new replacement cable set. I swapped out all the brake/shift cables and replaced the bar tape with some SRAM cork tape. The original cables from Nashbar were also a bit too long and were causing excessive friction.
I added some SKS fenders per the recommendations of users on this sub. They were a little finicky to install but I got them on in the end. This particular frame doesn't have bolt holes in either of the two rear bridges so I had to resort to the classic zip tie approach.
As far as the bike goes, it's been performing flawlessly so far. It weighs close to 30 lbs now so it's not the lightest thing in the world. However, the steel frame and the large tires really help smooth out the road quite a bit. The saddle is still the most uncomfortable part of the bike, but I'm hoping to swap it out sometime in the near future. Shifting is still very smooth and the 4 trim positions on the 105 front derailleur is a great feature.
If you're considering getting a bike from Nashbar, I'd definitely recommend them. Their customer service was fantastic and everything they shipped usually got to me door in 2-3 days (even the bike!).
Here are some deals I've seen and when they come up or shut down. (All times are Pacific)
USB Rechargable Bike Tail Light on sale at 3:45
Foam Rollers go on sale at 4
Kryptonite 18mm New York Fahgettaboudit U-Lock, Black Goes on sale at 3
Revolights bicycle lighting system Midnight
Womens Pearl Izumi Shorts
Pearl Izumi Jerseys 4:00
Different pearl izumi bibs
Pearl Izumi shorts 5:45
Pearl Izumi bibs as shown below 4:45
Canari womens shorts
Brooks saddles bicycle bar tap 2:45
Yakima DoubleDown 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack 4:45
Very compact sleeping bag 4:30
Compact first aid kit 3:00
Kryptonite Evolution Mini-5 Bicycle Ulock 3:35
headlamp 5:30
Polar Heart Rate Monitor 3:30
LED Strobe Lights 2:30
Youphoria Sport Towel ends at 3:15ish
Sram Bar Tape ends at 2:50
Kryptonite NY Standard on sale 6:50
SRAM Supercork
I'm a fan of this tape, double-wrapped. It's cheap, comfy, and I find it grippy enough (I'm a fellow gloveless rider) to get the job done.