Ok seriously, what tape should I use to finish the wrap on my extensions? It apparently isn't electrical tape, at least not the stuff I've been using. After discovering for the third time that my wrap job mysteriously started unraveling, no matter how well I taped it the previous night, it finally occurred to me that it wasn't gremlins. I'm not wrapping that tight, but apparently the adhesive can't hack the tension in this heat and humidity. Lesson learned.
Has anyone else experienced this? I've been swapping extensions and changing cable housing, hence recycling the wrap. Doesn't make sense to buy new each time. What will keep it in place? Any particular tape or wrapping method? My LBS acknowledged the problem but offered little help, saying they just use whatever finishing tape comes with a new package. I googled but couldn't find any particular brand or type, and most sites advocate simply using electrical tape. Isn't there a better solution? Something industrial strength and non-elastic? Should I just move someplace dry and cool?
Alabama Chrome would fit right in down here, but I'd prefer a slightly more elegant solution for my steed if possible.
Has anyone else experienced this? I've been swapping extensions and changing cable housing, hence recycling the wrap. Doesn't make sense to buy new each time. What will keep it in place? Any particular tape or wrapping method? My LBS acknowledged the problem but offered little help, saying they just use whatever finishing tape comes with a new package. I googled but couldn't find any particular brand or type, and most sites advocate simply using electrical tape. Isn't there a better solution? Something industrial strength and non-elastic? Should I just move someplace dry and cool?
Alabama Chrome would fit right in down here, but I'd prefer a slightly more elegant solution for my steed if possible.